Learning And Development Specialist

Job Title: Learning & Development (L&D) Manager

Location: Pune

Industry: Real Estate

Experience: 10+ years

Week- 6 Days (Sat off)

Role Overview

The Learning & Development Manager will be responsible for conceptualizing, implementing, and managing all learning and capability development initiatives across the organization. The role involves partnering closely with business leaders to identify learning needs, design impactful programs, and drive a strong learning culture that supports performance, productivity, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement a comprehensive L&D strategy aligned with the companys business objectives and people priorities.
• Establish governance frameworks for training programs, ensuring standardization, quality, and alignment across all business units.
• Prepare and manage the annual L&D budget and ensure optimal utilization of resources.

2. Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

• Conduct organization-wide and function-specific TNAs in collaboration with department heads (Sales, Marketing, Projects, Customer Service, Finance, etc.).
• Identify skill gaps and behavioural competencies required for business success and employee growth.
• Translate findings into structured learning programs and capability-building initiatives.

3. Program Design, Delivery & Implementation

• Design and deploy structured learning journeys and learning calendars for employees at various levels.
• Curate programs around sales excellence, negotiation skills, leadership, customer service, project management, and compliance.
• Drive blended learning solutions classroom workshops, e-learning, on-the-job learning, mentoring, and external certifications.
• Partner with external trainers, academic institutions, and learning consultants to bring best-in-class programs.

4. Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead leadership development programs for mid and senior-level leaders to strengthen the succession pipeline.
• Design HiPo (High Potential) and future leader development frameworks.
• Facilitate coaching sessions and learning workshops for managers to enhance people leadership capabilities.

5. Learning Effectiveness & ROI Measurement

• Develop robust evaluation mechanisms to measure learning effectiveness using the Kirkpatrick model or similar frameworks.
• Track learning metrics such as participation rates, learning hours, behavioral change, and post-training performance impact.
• Present periodic reports and insights to leadership on learning outcomes and business impact.

6. Learning Culture & Digital Enablement

• Champion a culture of continuous learning and self-development across the organization.
• Manage and enhance the organizations Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver digital learning experiences.
• Introduce microlearning, gamification, and virtual learning platforms to make learning more accessible and engaging.
• Recognize and reward employees who actively participate in learning initiatives.

7. Employee Engagement through Learning

• Integrate learning with employee engagement by introducing learning weeks, internal knowledge-sharing sessions, and cross-functional learning projects.
• Collaborate with the HR team to link learning interventions with performance management and career development frameworks.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of real estate functions and business operations.
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and blended learning methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience in measuring training effectiveness.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning tools.
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organization, and budgeting skills.