Head - Learning and Development

About the Role: Our client, a fast-growing organization in the vocational and technical education ecosystem, is looking to hire a Head – Learning & Development to lead the design, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of technical skilling programs. The role will focus on building high-quality, industry-aligned training programs while ensuring strong academic governance, trainer capability, and scalable learning delivery models across multiple training locations. The role will focus on building high-quality, industry-aligned training programs while ensuring strong academic governance, trainer capability, and scalable learning delivery models across multiple training locations. Key Responsibilities: 1. Curriculum Strategy & Development Develop the overall curriculum roadmap for technical skilling programs. Conduct industry research to identify emerging technologies and skill gaps. Design competency frameworks, learning pathways, and course structures aligned with industry requirements. Oversee development of instructional materials including lesson plans, trainer guides, learner handbooks, labs, projects, and assessments. Ensure programs meet relevant industry and regulatory standards. 2. Program Quality & Academic Excellence Define and monitor program performance metrics such as completion rates, certification outcomes, learner satisfaction, and placement readiness. Conduct periodic curriculum reviews to keep programs aligned with evolving technology trends. Establish structured assessment frameworks including theory, practical, and project-based evaluations. Work with internal teams to maintain consistent delivery standards across training locations. 3. Trainer Management & Capability Building Recruit, onboard, and develop technical trainers. Design and implement a Train-the-Trainer framework for continuous trainer development. Monitor trainer performance, classroom delivery, and learner feedback. Build a network of subject matter experts and industry trainers. 4. Learning Delivery Leadership Oversee program delivery across multiple training centres and digital learning environments. Collaborate with operations teams on batch planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. Support blended learning approaches combining classroom training, virtual learning, and self-paced digital modules. Ensure adequate technical infrastructure and learning environments for hands-on training. 5. Industry & Employer Alignment Work closely with employer engagement teams to understand evolving workforce needs. Ensure programs equip learners with job-ready technical and professional skills. Align course outcomes with relevant industry certifications where applicable. 6. Learning Technology & Innovation Strengthen the use of technology-enabled learning platforms such as LMS and digital content systems. Evaluate and recommend tools that support scalable and high-quality learning delivery. Explore emerging learning technologies and digital training approaches. 7. Compliance & Documentation Ensure adherence to relevant program standards, reporting requirements, and quality benchmarks. Maintain documentation related to curriculum frameworks, assessments, and certifications. Support audits and reviews where required. 8. Budget & Resource Management Manage budgets related to curriculum development, trainers, learning tools, and infrastructure. Optimize resource allocation while maintaining quality standards. Ideal Candidate Profile: 5–8 years of experience in vocational education, technical skilling, EdTech, or enterprise learning environments. MBA in HR/IR or related field from a reputed institution. Experience designing competency-based training programs aligned with industry requirements. Strong academic governance orientation, including defining KPIs and structured assessment frameworks. Demonstrated experience managing trainer teams and implementing trainer development systems. Exposure to multi-centre training delivery or blended learning environments. Familiarity with learning technologies such as LMS platforms and digital learning tools. Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.