Learning & Development , Head - Learning & Development

Position: General Manager

Department: Learning & Development (L&D)

Reports to: Chairman & Managing Director

Organisation Verticals: 1. Della Resorts & Adventure - Leadership Development Centre

1. Della Adventure Training & Academy (D.A.T.A)
   
   Location: Lonavala
   
   Experience Required: 10–15 years (Training, Leadership Development & Corporate Learning). Preferred from Armed Forces background only.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished General Manager – Learning & Development to lead our Learning & Development (L&D) verticals, delivering training solutions to external clients while strengthening internal capability-building initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with proven experience in designing and implementing impactful learning programs that support business growth, enhance workforce competencies, and foster a strong organisational learning culture. Must possess exceptional facilitation, stakeholder management, and programme development skills to drive high-performing, transformative learning initiatives across the organisation..

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Vertical Management

• Lead and build the new Learning & Development vertical as a business offering.
• Define the vertical's vision, service portfolio, revenue model, and long-term growth plan.

• Establish strong systems, processes, and frameworks to ensure cohesive and scalable operations.

• Training Design & Delivery (External Clients)

• Develop and deliver customised training programs for external client organisations across leadership, behavioural skills, culture-building, soft skills, and performance development.

• Engage with client leadership to understand needs, propose solutions, and ensure high-impact delivery.

• Represent the organisation as a thought leader through workshops, seminars, and corporate learning events.

• Internal Learning & Workforce Development

• Partner with department heads to identify skill gaps, training needs, and development goals.

• Design and execute training modules for employees across all levels to strengthen organisational capability.

• Support internal leaders and their teams through leadership development, performance coaching, and continuous learning initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients, HR teams, CXOs, and business leaders.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align L&D initiatives with business goals.

• Ensure consistent communication, feedback loops, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Team Development & Resource Management

• Build, mentor, and guide a team of trainers, facilitators, and L&D specialists.

• Engage external experts and partners to broaden the training offerings.

• Manage budgets, resources, and operational planning for the L&D vertical.

• Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Implement evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness, ROI, and behavioural impact.

• Analyse feedback and performance data to enhance program quality.
• Cntinuously update training methodologies and content based on industry trends and organisational needs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 12–18 years of experience in Learning & Development, Corporate Training, Leadership Development, or Organisational Development.
• Retired Army/Armed Forces Officer with strong leadership, discipline, and training orientation.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-impact training programs for both internal teams and external clients.
• Excellent stakeholder management, decision-making, and strategic planning skills.
• Current experience delivering corporate trainings is mandatory.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills in English and Hindi.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage teams and build positive learning environments.
• Ability to manage multiple training initiatives and collaborate with senior leaders.
• Strong understanding of behavioural training and leadership development.
• Self-driven, confident, and capable of influencing behavioural transformation within the organisation.

Bachelors Masters in Business Studies or relevant

8-10 Years

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