Head – Learning & Development

About the job

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 capacity, 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 the 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.

Qualifications

• MBA in HR/IR or related field