Assistant Manager - Learning & Development

The Assistant Manager / Lead – Talent Development will conceptualize, design, execute and continuously improve learning and talent development initiatives across Esyasoft. This is a hands-on role for someone who can think independently, take ownership, move with speed and translate business priorities into practical people-development solutions. The role will work across Graduate Engineers, lateral hires, technical talent, first-time managers, high-potential employees and emerging leaders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, manages multiple priorities effectively and proactively identifies what needs to be done rather than waiting for instructions. Key Responsibilities Talent Development & Program Management Design and manage learning journeys across early careers, technical talent, first-time managers, high-potential talent and leadership. Drive flagship initiatives including the Esyasoft Graduate Program (EGP), First-Time Managers Academy (Evolve), Hi-Potential Program (Elevate), leadership development and ESLIP. Translate business priorities into structured learning journeys with clear outcomes and success measures. Continuously evaluate and improve programs for effectiveness, scalability and impact. Business & Capability Consulting Partner with business leaders, function heads and HR to identify current and future capability requirements. Diagnose capability gaps and determine the appropriate solution—learning, coaching, mentoring, job exposure, certification, knowledge sharing or other talent interventions. Develop relevant capability interventions aligned to Esyasoft's domains, Technical & Future-Ready Capability Build foundational, advanced and specialist learning pathways in partnership with technical SMEs, external experts and learning partners. Support future-skills initiatives across AI/ML, BESS, Energy & Utilities technologies and emerging capabilities. Proactively identify emerging capability requirements and recommend interventions. Learning Culture & Experience Champion #IOwnMyDevelopment and foster a culture of continuous, self-directed learning. Drive learning goals, certification and development initiatives, communities of practice, peer learning and knowledge-sharing forums. Design engaging content using storytelling, business cases, simulations and experiential learning. Leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance learning effectiveness and employee experience. Manager & Leadership Development Support manager and leadership development across people management, feedback and coaching, performance, delegation, collaboration, communication, decision-making and leading change. Contribute to leadership development and succession initiatives through targeted capability interventions. Learning Technology, Analytics & Operations Support evaluation, implementation and adoption of LMS/LXP and digital learning solutions. Track engagement, feedback, learning gain and application; use data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities. Own end-to-end program execution including planning, communications, vendors, facilitators, logistics and governance. Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality and timelines. Stakeholder Management, Innovation & Continuous Improvement Build effective relationships with business leaders, HR, SMEs, vendors, consultants and external institutions. Stay current on L&D, talent, leadership, technology and future-skills trends. Challenge existing approaches, experiment with new formats and technologies, and scale successful practices. What We Are Looking For Education & Experience Bachelor's degree required; Master's in HR, Organizational Psychology, L&D or related discipline preferred. 4–6 years' relevant experience in L&D, Talent Development, Leadership Development or related roles. Experience in technology, IT services, product or fast-growing organizations preferred. Experience designing and executing organisation-wide talent development programs. Core Skills Strong program/project management and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication, facilitation and content-development capabilities. Strong analytical, problem-solving and consulting skills. Ability to translate business requirements into practical talent solutions. Comfort with LMS/LXP platforms, digital learning and learning analytics. The Mindset We Value We are looking for someone who: Thinks independently and takes initiative without requiring step-by-step direction. Takes ownership from concept through execution and closure. Thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and manages competing priorities effectively Demonstrates strong work ethics, integrity and reliability. Has a strong bias for action, curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Challenges conventional approaches constructively and recommends better solutions. Is collaborative, detail-oriented and able to influence stakeholders. Uses data and sound judgment to make decisions. Is genuinely passionate about building people capability and organizational effectiveness.