A.  Role Objective

Manage learning and development programs of Malabar Group in the assigned region for the training and professional development of internal staffs.

B.  Primary Responsibilities

Strategic and Planning

·       Work closely with Head - Learning and Development to implement Learning & Development strategy at regional level, in line with the long-term strategic priorities of the organization.

·       Identify and assess future and current training needs in consultation with line managers (mandatory training, technical, domain, behavioral training).

·       Consolidate data from job analysis, performance appraisals in consultation with Business/ Department Heads to understand and analyze various training needs pertaining in the region and assist in proposing a learning solution.

·       Carry out & oversee skills analysis, training need analysis to prioritize training needs and initiatives.

·       Develop curriculum and plan annual initiatives & training programs to be conducted in the region in discussion with senior management.

Coordination

• Prepare and communicate the training calendar and ensure all the training activities are delivered as per the training calendar.

·       Implement targeted training and development programs to bridge skill gaps in staff and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the workforce.

• Coordinate & Conduct seminars, workshops, individual training sessions online and offline.

·       Coordinate training programs for senior leaders at regions in the organization.

·       Coordinate the execution of On the Job Training in the respective region of the Group.

Functional Responsibilities

·       Create content, e-learning, and other training materials based on the inputs shared by the stakeholders that will impact behaviour.

·       Ensure that content and context of all materials are relevant for business needs.

·       Assist in researching new techniques and best practices within industry and beyond, for possible inclusion into existing training processes.

·       Report infrastructure and resources required for the success of the training programs to senior management.

·       Submit training budget reports to senior leadership along with track budget spend versus plan and take corrective actions as required.

·       Ensure that the learning experience is consistent with the organization's strategy and vision.

·       Work with subject matter experts on designing training content and delivery.

·       Plan roll out of programs including timelines, target audience and location.

·       Negotiate with external vendors for training solutions and allocate the budget appropriately.

• Maintain a keen understanding of learning & development trends, developments and best practices to evaluate training programs for improving or changing existing methods and techniques.

Feedback and MIS

·       Take feedback on training programs through various assessments and communicate to Senior Management on the same.

• Prepare and maintain reports of training to track its efficacy and communicate the outcome with the senior management.
• Monitor employee performance and response to training.
• Maintain a tracker and update training MIS.

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role incumbent from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting manager and HR.