Learning and Development Manager

About Grant Thornton:Grant Thornton is collaborative, entrepreneurial and on the move. As part of a dynamic global organization of 62,000 people serving clients in more than 135 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader.Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd., one of the world's leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.87 billion and operates 58 offices across the U.S., with 623 partners and 10,000+ employees in the United States and at our Shared Services Center in Bangalore and Kolkata, India.About GT INDUS:GT INDUS is the in-house offshore center for GT US. Situated in Bangalore, GT INDUS has over 2000 professionals in Tax, Audit, Advisory, Client Services, and Enabling functions. Empowered people, bold leadership and distinctive client service are the foundation of the culture at GT INDUS. A transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. Driven, young professionals at GT INDUS serve communities through inspirational and generous services to give back to their communities. Visit the website for more: https://www.gtindus.com/Role Summary:This role will be responsible for leading specific learning initiatives and engagement for multiple BUs at Grant Thornton INDUS. The L&OE Manager will help build the overall learning strategy of GT INDUS and ensure its translation into meaningful programs and initiatives.This role will be pivotal in leading learning programs from diagnosis, and learning needs analysis, to design, facilitation, adoption & impact. S/he will be a trusted L&D advisor to leaders and work in close partnership with Business stakeholders, HR Business Partners, and the L&OE team to create a culture focused on learning and growth. S/he will be responsible for curating and creating the L&D agenda and charter to enable businesses to achieve Business objectives and continuously improve learning content using new-age and creative approaches that inspire and engage the modern learner.Location: Bangalore, India.Responsibilities:Learning Consulting and Partnering:• Work closely with Head of L&OE to drive strategic initiatives• Understand strategic drivers of the business units and translate the outcomes into development opportunities.• Consult and execute actionables as agreed with Indus Head of L&OE and Global CLE Teams.• End to End L&D Lifecycle Management - Consulting, Needs Analysis, Gap identification, Design & Development of L&D Solutions supporting a strong Learning Culture.Content Design and Delivery:• Curate Learning programmes using scientific content design methodology (ADDIE OR SAM)• Create byte-sized, just in time learning solutions for our colleagues at Indus• Leverage technology and design tools to curate best in class content for the firm.• Facilitate L&OE programmes for colleagues across career levels, minimum of 20hrs per month. (ILT & VILT).• Design and execute blended learning initiatives, solutions, and roadmaps to create a culture of continuous learning across the business functions. • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in L&D to ensure our programs are innovative and cutting-edge.Program & People Management:• Responsible for ensuring the programmes continue to deliver against Indus needs (functional, cultural, leadership)• Learning calendar management ensuring flawless execution with High-touch for target audiences pre, during and post programme.• Play the role of a Culture Promoter for the firm who drives all Culture related initiatives for L&OE.• Manage the design and delivery of the New Hire Induction program and ensure seamless onboarding experience for all colleagues.• Lead a team of L&D professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure their professional growth and success.Learning Operations:• Drive the usage and adoption of LMS and other Learning Technology platforms across the Firm• Partner with Learning Coordinators to drive Learning Reporting and Analytics• Work on Process improvements for driving seamless Learning Need Analysis and Tracking process • Create and maintain a learning management system (LMS) to track and manage training programs, resources, and participant progress.• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, evaluations, and metrics to continually improve and refine the learning experience.• Identify and Onboard Learning Vendors to support the Talent Development Philosophy.Desired Skills:• Effective leadership style with focus on building an inclusive culture & high performing team.• Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills along with great attention to detail. • An ideal candidate should have the ability to collaborate and work with employees at all levels of the organization.• Team leadership skills in different contexts & environments with an awareness of group dynamics to drive an inclusive approach• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate individuals at all levels of the organization.• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and other relevant training technologies.• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.• A strategic mindset with the ability to align learning initiatives with business objectives• Proficient in stakeholder management• Strong project and time management skills.Desired Experience/Qualifications:• The candidate should have a degree/post graduate degree with over 8+ years of work experience in core talent development, learning & development, or organization development.• Master's degree in Human Resources will be preferred.• Candidate must possess prior experience in Virtual and Classroom Facilitation.• Proven track record of building and implementing L&D strategies, programs, and processes from scratch.• Certifications in Facilitation, Instructional Design, and Psychometric Instruments like DISC, MBTI etc., preferred.• The candidate should be passionate about talent development domain with strong stakeholder management skills.Interested candidates can share their resumes to eapsita.baruah@us.gt.com PRB