Talent Development Lead

Job Title: Talent Development Lead

Location: Hyderabad, India 27658
Salary Range: INR 32,00,000 – 39,00,000
Experience Required: 8 – 13 Years

About the Role:

We are seeking a tech-oriented, experienced, and strategic professional to join as a Senior Manager – Talent Development (Tech). This is a high-impact individual contributor role focused on designing and executing end-to-end learning strategies tailored for technology teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Learning & Development, with hands-on experience working on capability-building programs for tech functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver learning and development initiatives for technology teams across levels.

• Engage with key business stakeholders to identify, analyze, and translate learning needs into targeted interventions.

• Develop structured programs for new hire onboarding and upskilling of existing technology employees.

• Lead the end-to-end program lifecycle: planning, design, delivery, evaluation, and improvement.

• Collaborate with internal technical experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of training content.

• Manage and streamline learning processes, platforms (such as LMS), and learner experience.

• Drive behavioral and technical training initiatives, including domain-focused learning strategies.

• Coordinate with external vendors, manage data/reporting, and execute effective project management for learning programs.

Requirements (Must-Haves):

• MBA in Human Resources or a related field.

• 8–13 years of experience in core Learning & Development / Talent Development roles.

• Must have designed and executed tech-oriented L&D programs (individual contributor role).

• Strong instructional design experience for both online and instructor-led formats.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems, MS Excel, and basic project management tools.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and attention to detail.

• Stable employment history with a minimum of 2 years in each previous organization.

• No gaps in education or employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in the Information Technology industry or on L&D programs for tech teams.

Additional Guidelines:

• Candidates from Hyderabad are preferred; however, relocation assistance will be provided for the right candidates from other locations.

• Applicants from Tier-1 institutions or target companies are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Professionals looking to restart their careers after a break are also welcome.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• You are passionate about learning strategy, technology enablement, and upskilling.

• You are proactive, organized, and enjoy building L&D programs from scratch.

• You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and take ownership of your projects.

• You bring a structured, data-driven mindset to learning design and implementation.