Head of Learning and Development

Designation: Head of Learning & Development

Department: Learning & Development / Human Resources

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience

Role Overview

The Head of Learning & Development will be responsible for driving the organizations learning strategy with a strong emphasis on leadership development, capability building, and performance excellence. The role focuses on designing and implementing structured, scalable, and high-impact learning interventions aligned with business, academic, and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning Strategy & Leadership Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Learning & Development strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Design leadership development frameworks for Management Trainees, Graduate Trainees, Zonal Business Heads, Principals, Teachers, Coordinators, and Senior Leadership.
• Build leadership development roadmaps for mid-level and senior leadership roles.

2. Training Program Design & Execution

• Conceptualize, design, and deliver leadership, behavioral, and capability-building programs.
• Drive classroom-based, blended, and digital learning interventions to enhance leadership effectiveness and organizational performance.
• Ensure learning programs are scalable, outcome-driven, and aligned with business and academic priorities.

3. Leadership Readiness & Succession Planning

• Design and implement high-impact leadership programs covering people management, strategic thinking, performance management, and change leadership.
• Build structured leadership pipelines to support succession planning and leadership readiness.
• Mentor senior leaders and high-potential talent to accelerate leadership effectiveness.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory

• Partner with senior leadership, business heads, and academic leaders to identify leadership and capability gaps.
• Collaborate closely with HR and academic teams to ensure smooth rollout and adoption of learning initiatives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on capability building and organizational development.

5. Learning Effectiveness & Governance

• Define and monitor metrics to measure training effectiveness, leadership impact, and ROI.
• Continuously update learning content based on feedback, organizational needs, and evolving leadership requirements.
• Foster a strong culture of leadership development and continuous learning across the organization.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in leadership development, learning architecture, and adult learning principles.
• Proven capability in training needs analysis and program design.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong execution and operational excellence.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive leadership transformation.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in Learning & Development with significant exposure to leadership-level training.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering large-scale leadership development programs.
• Prior experience in EdTech or Education organizations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of leadership development methodologies and adult learning frameworks.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR, Learning & Development, Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.