Position : Associate General Manager-L&D

Experience : 14-20 Years

Location : Oragadam, Chennai

Key points and objectives of the position

• To encourage and grow people’s capabilities so they develop into top talent who can fulfil Organization’s Business Needs
• Capability Building of all white collar employees across the Organization in Functional/Technical, Behavioral and Leadership Competencies
• Designing and implementing the long term leadership development programs in line with the vision of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles.
• Design and deliver Leadership Development Program and maximize talent in the leadership pool.
• Managing digital L&D landscapes including webinars, virtual programs, e-learning, mobile learning& LXP.
• Co-create learning solutions to conquer Business Challenges across Functions
• Design and implement learning strategies, manage training program and develop employee’s skills knowledge and attributes within the Organization.
• Collaborate and work with Business Leaders, participants, HRBP and consultants to manage overall delivery of initiatives.
• Promote and drive DICV’s virtual learning Academy – DIAL that comprises of various schools of technical, behavioral and leadership capabilities.
• Measurement of effectiveness of initiatives at 2-3 levels.

Key Responsibilities

Training Strategy

• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive learning strategy to support the organization's goals through the DIAL (Daimler India Academy of Learning).
• Identify and integrate innovative training, learning, and delivery initiatives to ensure industry-leading career and professional development programs.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage the Learning & Development (L&D) team, including trainers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and consultants.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the L&D function.

Budget & Stakeholder Management

• Define, allocate, and manage the L&D budget while making data-driven recommendations for effective resource allocation and return on investment.
• Manage third-party relationships, including contract negotiations with external trainers and service providers.

Technology Integration

• Leverage innovative training technologies and tools to enhance learning efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop robust methods for tracking, reporting, evaluating, and analyzing the performance of L&D initiatives.

Leadership Development

• Design and implement leadership development programs to nurture leadership skills across the organization in alignment with Great Leadership Behavior principles.
• Oversee the execution of structured management and leadership development initiatives to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Objectives of the Role

• Enhance employee capabilities and develop top talent to fulfill the organization’s business needs.
• Drive capability-building initiatives in Functional/Technical, Behavioral, and Leadership competencies.
• Implement long-term leadership development programs aligned with DICV’s vision.
• Promote and expand DIAL, encompassing various schools for technical, behavioral, and leadership development.
• Manage and optimize digital learning landscapes, including e-learning, webinars, virtual programs, and mobile learning solutions.
• Collaborate with Business Leaders, HRBPs, and consultants to co-create learning solutions for business challenges.
• Measure the effectiveness of L&D initiatives at multiple levels to ensure impactful learning outcomes.