Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced L&D Specialist to develop, implement, and manage comprehensive capability-building programs that align with our company's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating targeted training initiatives across technical, functional, and leadership areas. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, excellent facilitation skills, and a data-driven approach to measure the impact and ROI of all learning programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Strategy and Program Design

- Conduct thorough training needs analysis (TNA) in collaboration with business/department heads and HR Business Partners to identify key competencies and skill gaps.

- Design and develop comprehensive learning journeys and competency frameworks for various employee tiers, including first-time managers, mid-level leaders, and senior executives.

- Create and customize engaging learning content using adult learning principles, including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, case studies, and experiential activities.

- Ensure all content and learning interventions are practical, relevant, and impactful, mapping them to business priorities such as talent pipeline development, culture change, and strategic agility.

2. Program Delivery & Facilitation

- Lead and co-facilitate flagship in-person and virtual workshops for audiences of 10-50 participants.

- Oversee the end-to-end logistics for all learning programs, including scheduling, communication, content readiness, and post-program evaluations.

- Assist in rolling out learning programs across functional, behavioral, and compliance areas.

- Work closely with department heads and managers to provide tailored learning solutions.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration & Management

- Collaborate with business leaders to understand current and future capability needs and design tailored solutions.

- Partner with senior management to align L&D initiatives with business needs and ensure learning objectives are met.

- Source and manage internal and external subject matter experts

- Build strong relationships with HRBPs and business leaders to secure program sponsorship and alignment.

4. Continuous Improvement

- Gather feedback and analyze data to continuously iterate and improve learning content and program design.

- Prepare and present regular reports to communicate program effectiveness, key lessons learned, and future plans to senior management.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- 7+ years of experience in corporate L&D or leadership development roles, with at least 3 years in managing programs.

- Proven expertise in instructional design methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, Kirkpatrick's Model) and strong facilitation skills for diverse audiences.

- Deep familiarity with leadership models and frameworks (e.g., Situational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Thinking).

- Experience with end-to-end management of technical learning interventions.

- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior-level stakeholders.

- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Core Competencies

- Strategic Mindset: Ability to connect learning initiatives to broader business objectives.

- Executive Presence: Confidence and credibility to facilitate and engage with senior leadership.

- Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in using data and analytics to measure impact and guide program improvements.

- Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and key drivers.

- Facilitation Excellence: Strong communication and presentation skills.