L&D Lead

About Group Bayport
Group Bayport, headquartered in Atlanta (USA), is a rapidly growing global e-Commerce B2B2C, B2B and B2C organization that has re-defined the business of delivering high-quality custom products through a unique blend of cutting-edge digital technologies, robust manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain. An industry leader in print technology, Group Bayport operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and India through its family of brands – BannerBuzz, Covers & All, Vivyx Printing, Circle One, Giant Media, Neon Earth, Optamark and Northcape.

While our advanced technology and customer focus are certainly our salient attributes, our true strength comes from our team of 1500+ people. Having scaled to USD 150mn in 11 years, we believe we are at the cusp of exponential and disruptive growth ahead.

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Role Summary
The L&D Lead will own the organization-wide Learning & Development function, driving strategic initiatives that align with Group Bayport's growth objectives. This leader will design, implement, and measure impactful L&D programs to upskill our workforce, enhance performance, and cultivate a culture of lifelong learning. A key focus will be leading agendas for leadership L&D, including executive coaching, succession planning, and high-potential talent development. This role demands a visionary strategist who can partner with senior leadership to transform learning into a competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Ownership of L&D Function: Develop and lead the end-to-end L&D strategy, including needs assessment, program design, delivery, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with business goals and employee career pathways.
• Leadership Development Agendas: Spearhead specialized programs for senior leaders and high-potentials, such as executive leadership workshops, 360-degree feedback, mentoring frameworks, and succession planning to build a robust leadership pipeline.
• Program Design & Delivery: Create blended learning solutions (e.g., e-learning modules, instructor-led sessions, micro-learning, and experiential learning) tailored to diverse roles across the organization, leveraging internal and external resources.
• OJT and NJT Initiatives - Lead On-the-Job Training (OJT) and New Job Training (NJT) initiatives to ensure business effectiveness and role-readiness across functions.
• Talent & Performance Enhancement: Collaborate with HR and business units to integrate L&D into talent management, performance reviews, and employee engagement initiatives, fostering skills in innovation, collaboration, and adaptability.
• Digital & Scalable Learning Infrastructure: Lead the deployment and optimization of LMS & digital learning tools while promoting self-paced, mobile-first, and AI-enabled learning formats.
• Training Dashboards and Visualization: Own end-to-end L&D and training dashboard visualization, incorporating robust success metrics to track progress, impact, and ROI across programs.
• Metrics & ROI Measurement: Establish KPIs to track program effectiveness (e.g., engagement rates, skill uplift, retention impact) and use data-driven insights to optimize investments and demonstrate business value.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Work closely with C-suite executives and department heads to co-create agendas, secure buy-in, and scale L&D across global teams.
• Innovation & Culture Building: Champion a learning culture by promoting knowledge-sharing platforms, diversity in training content, and emerging trends like AI-driven personalization or gamification.
• Budget & Team Management: Oversee L&D budget, vendor relationships, and a team of L&D specialists/trainers, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's Degree in a related field from a premium institute
• 8-10+ years in L&D/OD roles, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity owning an enterprise-wide L&D function; proven track record in leadership development programs within a large organization
• Experience in fast-paced, product-diverse environments (e.g., tech, manufacturing, or global conglomerates) is highly desirable.

Group Bayport is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.