Head of Learning and Development

Job Title: Head of Learning & Development (L&D)
Job Location: Nashik
Experience: 10-12+ years
Position Overview
We believe in building future-ready leaders who thrive in a digital-first, people-centric world. The Head of Learning & Development will be the architect of ESDS’s Academia of Growth , driving a culture where continuous learning, innovation, and resilience define our DNA. This role blends technology expertise with human-centric development , ensuring every employee is equipped with the skills, leadership qualities, and growth mindset required to excel in a fast-evolving tech landscape.
The Head of L&D will not only elevate ESDS’s leadership programs but also establish a Corporate Academia that integrates technical, behavioral, and leadership excellence, making ESDS a benchmark in capability building across the industry.
Key Responsibilities -
Leadership Development
Design and scale leadership journeys across all levels, from emerging leaders to C-suite readiness.
Innovate learning experiences through immersive case studies, simulations, mentoring, and business challenges.
Build a sustainable leadership pipeline anchored on ESDS’s principle of “Leadership at Every Level.”
Growth Mindset & Cultural Transformation
Champion ESDS’s Growth Mindset philosophy , embedding adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning into everyday practices.
Drive cultural interventions that strengthen collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric behaviors.
Partner with HR & Culture teams to weave values and behaviors into every learning journey.
Technology + Behavioral Learning
Integrate technical capability building (Cloud, Data Center, Cybersecurity, AI, Emerging Tech) with behavioral mastery (resilience, collaboration, customer centricity).
Establish structured technical academies that empower ESDSians to continuously upskill.
Act as the bridge between tech leaders and people development , ensuring future skill readiness.
Academia (Corporate University)
Establish and operationalize ESDS Academia as the hub for continuous learning and leadership excellence.
Design role-based academies (Sales, Technical, Leadership, Service Excellence).
Partner with global universities, certification bodies, and industry experts to bring best-in-class, future-forward learning.
Collaboration & External Networking
Build robust networks with industry leaders, trainers, coaches, and SMEs to diversify ESDS’s learning ecosystem.
Foster strategic partnerships with academia and thought leaders to bring global perspectives.
Develop a faculty pool (internal + external) to deliver world-class training across technical, leadership, and behavioral domains.
Learning Ecosystem & Governance
Implement blended learning solutions —digital platforms, gamified modules, peer learning, and simulations.
Establish governance metrics (ROI, Kirkpatrick levels, Capability Index, Culture Shift) linking learning outcomes to business impact.
Publish quarterly dashboards tracking progress against business KPIs, talent pipeline, and cultural transformation.
Mentor and grow the internal L&D team while cultivating a network of mentors and faculty .
Key Deliverables (First 12–18 Months)
Transformation of leadership programs, with measurable improvements in leadership pipeline readiness .
Organization-wide adoption of Growth Mindset practices.
Launch of ESDS Academia with at least two functional academies live (e.g., Technical & Leadership).
Seamless integration of technical certifications with leadership and behavioral programs.
Digital learning adoption >80% across the organization.
Stronger bench strength and succession readiness at mid and senior levels.
Establishment of an internal + external faculty pool for holistic capability building.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Psychology, Technology Management, or equivalent.
15+ years of progressive L&D experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven track record in enterprise-level leadership development and scaling L&D initiatives.
Strong balance of technical fluency and behavioral development expertise.
Certifications in coaching, instructional design, or AI in learning are highly desirable.
Core Competencies
Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Anticipates future skills and designs forward-looking learning strategies.
Innovation & Problem Solving: Blends technology with behavioral excellence through creative, human-centered interventions.
Execution & Impact: Program management expertise with a sharp focus on business outcomes.
Change Agility: Leads transformation with resilience and adaptability.
People-Centric Leadership: Builds collaborative partnerships across internal teams and external networks.
Networking & Influence: Leverages relationships with academia and industry leaders to bring global learning to ESDS.
Ethical Leadership: Embodies ESDS values and role-models continuous learning.
Why Join ESDS?
A people-first organization where your work shapes careers and lives.
An opportunity to lead transformational initiatives in learning, leadership, and innovation.
A vibrant culture celebrating collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth.
Platform to design industry-defining L&D practices while working with visionary leaders.

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