Lead, Talent Development (Associate Director)
WSP
Full-time
On-site
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Talent Retention & Development
Description
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Lead the design and execution of global talent development projects with alignment to regional needs.
- Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to implement strategic learning initiatives.
- Mentor learning teams in other GCC (Global Capability Centre) locations and ensure consistency of deployment across all GCC locations.
- Manage and coach a team of Learning and Development Specialists, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
- Conduct training needs analysis and develop tailored learning solutions for diverse employee groups.
- Oversee the development and delivery of leadership training programs using blended learning methods.
- Utilize data-driven insights to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of learning programs.
- Drive innovation in learning content and delivery methods, ensuring relevance and impact.
- Partner with HR and business leaders to embed learning into the organizational culture.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in all training activities.
- Champion the use of emerging technologies and tools in learning and development.
Responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Education, or related field
- 15+ years of broad experience in learning and talent development.
- Proven experience in a professional services environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead global projects and implement strategies locally.
- Strong operational and implementation skills with a hands-on approach.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing L&D teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis to inform learning strategies.
- Experience in instructional design and training delivery.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Oracle Cloud.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in human resources, Organizational Psychology, or related discipline.
- Experience in change management and process improvement.
- Familiarity with global learning and development trends and technologies.
- Experience with online learning platforms such as Cornerstone
- Ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change.
- Experience in designing scalable learning solutions across geographies.