Deputy Director - Learning & Development

Role : Deputy Director, Learning and Development (Tech/ Engineering)

Location :Bengaluru

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.

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
• Technical Needs Assessment & Analysis: Partner closely with engineering leaders, architects, and other technical experts + Other BU's which may be part of the portfolio identify current and future learning and development needs specific to various roles and skill sets. Conduct in-depth skills gap analyses to inform the design of targeted learning solutions.
• Technical Program Design & Development: Lead the design, development, and curation of engaging and technically accurate learning programs, including onboarding for technical hires, advanced technical training, software development best practices, cloud technologies, data science skills, and other relevant technical domains. Utilize a variety of learning methodologies tailored for technical audiences, including hands-on labs, simulations, coding challenges, and collaborative learning platforms.
• Learning Tech : usage and adoption of learning experience platform for all BU's
• Learning Technology & Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in technical learning and development. Evaluate and recommend innovative learning modalities
• Measurement & Evaluation: Develop and implement metrics to track the effectiveness and impact learning and development programs on individual and team performance . Analyze data related to, project outcomes, and knowledge retention to continuously improve learning outcomes and demonstrate ROI for training investments.
• 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 and facilitation : Create content and also should be able facilitate session functional or Behaviour .

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.
• 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.