Talent Development leader

About Our Client

It's a global company that works at the intersection of technology and data analysis. Its India offices play a key role in supporting global teams through research and innovation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and implement a holistic talent development strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Advise business units on L&D priorities to ensure learning solutions support performance, engagement, and growth.
• Learning Needs Analysis
• Collaborate with stakeholders across levels to assess capability gaps through tools like talent reviews, assessments, and feedback loops.
• Translate business needs into targeted learning roadmaps.
• Program Design & Delivery
• Lead the creation of development programs across onboarding, technical skills, behavioral skills, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Oversee the delivery of in-person and virtual learning experiences, ensuring relevance, engagement, and impact.
• Partner with technical experts and business leaders to keep content relevant and forward-looking.
• Team Leadership & Operations
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of talent development professionals.
• Manage learning operations and platforms, driving simplification, scalability, and learner experience excellence.
• Ensure operational efficiency and seamless execution of learning programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Vendor Management
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners for specialized learning solutions.
• Build strong internal partnerships across HR, business units, and leadership teams.
• Insights & Continuous Improvement
• Use data and insights to evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously improve content and delivery.
• Track ROI and impact of learning interventions on employee performance and business outcomes.

The Successful Applicant

Education & Experience :

• Postgraduate degree in Human Resources (MBA / PGDM preferred)
• 14+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with strong grounding in Talent Management, Organizational Development, and Leadership Development
• Proven success in leading high-performing L&D teams
• Strong expertise in competency frameworks, career architecture, and talent strategy
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Innovative thinking with a learner-first approach
• Analytical rigor with comfort in using data for decision-making
• Strong vendor management and project management capabilities
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments

What's on Offer

You'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of work, capability, and careers in a rapidly evolving business landscape. If you are passionate about building people and driving business outcomes through talent, this is your platform to make a lasting impact.

Contact : Aditi Khandekar

Quote job ref : JN-052025-6750037

Skills Required

Talent Development, Project Management, Data Analysis, Organizational Development, Vendor Management, Leadership Development