Learning & Development (L&D) Manager

Benefits

Role Information: ENStudio: Lakshya Location: Asia Pacific, India, HaryanaArea of Work: People & CultureService: Support ServicesEmployment Type: Full TimeWorking Pattern: Onsite

Experience & Requirements

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or a master’s degree in human resources, Education, Business, or related field.
• Certifications in instructional design, learning technologies, or project management (e.g., ATD, CIPD, PMP) are a big plus.

Experience:

• 9-12 years of experience in Learning & Development or related field, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• One should have had at least 2 years of experience in a Startup or a young organization in the last 5 years.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering learning programs and ability to scale.
• Experience in managing L&D systems (e.g., LMS, content authoring tools) and integrating technology into learning.
• Should have proven experience in building L&D team.

Skills:

• Good technical acumen in L&D tools, platforms, and learning analytics.
• Practical and hands on approach to carry out critical tasks and problem solving
• Good leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on results and impact.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and actions.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in learning.
• Result oriented, hands-on approach and strong collaborator.

Preferred:

• Experience working in creative, gaming and/or media industry or a similar fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with digital learning trends including AI in learning, gamification, or AR/VR.

Key Responsibilities:

Learning Strategy & Program Management:

• Design and implement comprehensive L&D roadmap aligned with business objectives in consultation with Leadership.
• Lead the development and deployment of learning programs – technical, soft skills, behavioural, leadership and organisational using innovative delivery methods.
• Manage learning projects, ensuring timely delivery, high quality, and measurable impact.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning initiatives using data analytics and feedback, driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely reporting of performance metrics of the programs to all the stakeholders and leadership team.

Technical Expertise:

• Act as the technical lead for L&D platforms (LMS, Learning Experience Platforms, content authoring tools, virtual classroom technologies).
• Leverage data analytics tools to measure learning outcomes and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Stay abreast of emerging learning technologies (AI, microlearning, adaptive learning, etc.) and recommend their integration into the learning ecosystem.
• Create engaging and rich learning content using latest technologies and tools that are easy to deploy through Organizational Learning systems.
• At times, deliver training programs as a trainer/facilitator beyond set expectations.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of L&D professionals and Trainers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Partner with business & functional leaders, HR, and SMEs to identify learning needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Influence and advocate for a learning culture across the organization.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment of learning goals with business priorities.
• Manage vendors and external partners to deliver learning solutions.