About The Company
Who are we?
Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.
We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.
Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.
We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.
From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.
Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.
Deputy Director, Learning and Development, is a key role responsible for supporting the strategic direction and execution of the organization's learning and development initiatives, with a significant focus on the development of our technology talent which includes - Engineering / UX / Product/ Data science and other sub teams . This individual will be expected to lead 2-3 BU's along with Tech teams and should be agile to support organisations with changing requirements. This role will diagnose functional skill gaps, design strategic learning roadmaps, and partner with L&D and technology leaders to ensure our technical talent has the capabilities needed to drive innovation, scalability, and performance in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Support : Assist in developing and implementing the overall learning and development strategy, with a strong emphasis on initiatives that support the growth and upskilling of Myntra Talent
- Business Acumen: Act as the primary strategic learning consultant to leaders to understand their long-term roadmaps, business priorities (e.g., platform stability, speed, new feature launches, cost optimization), and associated technical and leadership capability needs. Conduct in-depth skills gap analyses to inform the design of targeted learning solutions.
- Skills Gap Analysis: Proactively identify and diagnose critical skills gaps (e.g., in Cloud Computing, AI/ML, DevOps, Cybersecurity, E-commerce Platforms) across the tech organization using data from performance reviews, tech audits, and business metrics.
- Technical Roadmap Development : Develop and maintain structured learning pathways and curricula for key technical roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers, SREs) from onboarding to advanced mastery.. Utilize a variety of learning methodologies tailored for technical audiences, including hands-on labs, simulations, coding challenges, and collaborative learning platforms.
- Culture of Continuous Learning: Drive usage and adoption of learning experience platform for all BU's , Work with tech managers to embed a culture of continuous learning, coaching, and knowledge sharing within their teams.
- Learning Technology & Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in technical learning and development. Evaluate and recommend innovative learning modalities
- Metrics & ROI: Establish and track key metrics (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and business impact of all learning programs, such as:
- Time-to-competency for new hires.
- Certification attainment rates.
- Application of new skills on the job (e.g., project quality, speed, or stability improvements).
- Learning cost per employee and overall training ROI.
- Reporting: Create and present regular reports and dashboards to senior technology and HR leadership, providing data-driven recommendations for program iteration and investment adjustments
- Technical Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key technical stakeholders, including VPs of Engineering, Engineering Sr.Directors/ Directors , Tech Leads, and individual contributors, to ensure alignment and buy-in for technical learning initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor on technical learning strategies.
- Content Curation: Curate a best-in-class mix of learning solutions, including custom-developed internal courses, external vendor training, certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), internal knowledge sharing (e.g., "Tech Talks," hackathons), and on-the-job experiences. Should be able to create and facilitate behavioural trainings as well
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
- 15 +years of progressive experience in Learning and Development, with significant and demonstrable experience working as a Tech Learning Partner or in a role heavily focused on developing technical talent within a technology-driven organization.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies, with the ability to apply them effectively to technical content
- Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage complex learning initiatives.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficient in using data and analytics (e.g., Excel, reporting tools) to measure program effectiveness and drive decisions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data related to technical skill development and training effectiveness.
- Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic technology environment.
- Experience in managing and deploying LMS / LXP
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications in learning and development
- Experience with specific technical learning platforms or methodologies relevant to our technology stack.
- Experience working in an agile development environment and understanding its implications for learning and development.
- Familiarity with developer tools and workflows.
Required Skills
learning & development, soft skills training, skill gap analysis, training needs identification
Required Education
B.Tech