Learning Strategy and Talent Development Manager

Business Interlock Associate Manager

Skill required: Talent Development - Learning Content Development
Designation: Business Interlock Associate Manager
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:10 to 14 years
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What would you do? The Business Interlock Manager partners with client stakeholders to lead the training needs analysis process, develop learning strategies, and guide the execution of learning solutions. This role is responsible for conceptual design, curriculum oversight, and managing the end-to-end learning development pipeline. The Business Interlock works closely with the Learning Experience Design and Development (LEDD) Operations team and is accountable for ensuring delivery against agreed design, process, quality, budget, and milestone standards
What are we looking for? Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 12–15+ years of experience in learning strategy and advisory (including requirements gathering and solutioning) 12+ years of client relationship management experience Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, adult learning, or equivalent experience Key Competencies: Learning Strategy Development Curriculum Planning and Management Talent Strategy Development and Management Learning Program Management and Monitoring Learning Measurement and Analysis Agile Methodology Principles of Team Engagement Experience in learning and talent strategy development Business acumen and appreciation of strategic intent Strong program/project management skills with a proven record in execution Practical understanding of learning solution types and architectures Knowledge of instructional design principles Working knowledge of accessibility principles and guidelines Capability to operate independently across a broad range of activities Ability to build strong relationships with SMEs and senior leadership Excellent time management and prioritization skills Strong attention to detail Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Ability to operate in high-paced, dynamic, and sometimes ambiguous environments Ability to maintain a positive, proactive attitude in challenging situations Knowledge of team engagement principles and ability to leverage team strengths Global cultural awareness Experience with capability assessment or needs assessment Understanding of financial principles, benchmarking, performance metrics, and analytics Experience presenting at senior executive levels
Roles and Responsibilities: Learning Strategy and Demand Planning Drive discussions with sponsors and stakeholders across the learning ecosystem to understand and confirm business requirements Evaluate inputs for the learning strategy (including leveraging of talent roadmaps and other talent management tools to support learning plans and the business area s broader talent strategy) Develop a point of view on the learning strategy Act as a key advisor to business stakeholders—translating business needs into actionable learning strategies and helping shape decision-making on capability priorities Develop quarterly and annual development plans; obtain sponsor inputs and approval Oversee the design of the learning strategy framework for the capability/specialization to show how the target audience will progress across proficiency levels Recommend improvements to existing programs and introduce new learning approaches Curriculum Planning and Management Oversee development of new curriculum for emerging or priority focus areas Research and recommend learning assets to be added to or removed from the curriculum Create or update learner guidance resources (learning paths, curriculum sites, curriculum slides) Oversee curriculum maintenance to ensure continued relevance to target audiences, skills, and proficiency levels Recommend potential solutions for identified learning gaps Create the Preliminary Learning Brief (PLB) in partnership with the client, articulating business context, learning objectives, target audience, and high-level solution direction, and hand over to the LEDD Operations team for detailed execution Provide context to the LEDD Operations team on learning requests Determine curriculum development and maintenance approach; provide strategic guidance Conduct regular conversations with the business to understand evolving priorities and imperatives Drive stakeholder expectation management through transparent dialogue Confirm materials maintenance plan Learning Program Value Architecting Provide consultation and support to learning delivery as needed Define and assess the effectiveness of learning programs Identify and confirm learning value metrics and define evaluation strategies Review learning analytics and reporting to extract insights and enable data-driven decisions Create action plans based on data insights and report outcomes to leadership and stakeholders Collaborate with LEDD Operations and stakeholders to design and approve learning communication campaigns (e.g., badge programs, hackathons, flairs)