Learning And Development Specialist Job in Patra Corporation

The Learning & Development Specialist will lead the design, development, and delivery of process courses for Patra India employees, as well as the management of training metrics and resources in support of the companys overall business objectives. All learning strategies must be aligned to drive growth and innovation, strengthen organizational performance and resilience, and continually develop critical skills, knowledge and capabilities. This position will partner with multiple cross-functional teams to maintain focus on the needs of the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies gaps between ideal and actual performance required to meet organizational business needs and determines performance deficiencies; aligns learning solutions with business goals
• Manages the design, development and roll-out of learning content including delivery of selected courses
• Measures and analyzes effectiveness of learning and performance improvement solutions and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement with an emphasis on performance metrics, including behavioral change and business results
• Evolves a learning culture in various levels and functions within Patra India, as well as embedding a development mindset
• Acts as a partner with business leaders to provide L&D support to achieve the business objectives
• Performs general program support in a proactive manner to ensure successful learning events, including acting as a point of contact for programs and answering logistical and content-related questions
• Translates strategies into objectives and metrics within training materials that provide skills and knowledge application
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with Subject Matter Experts
• Develops effective assessments and reviews
• Effectively utilizes ability to link subject to application and builds links within program as well as pre- and post-work
• Provides overviews on materials to facilitators/trainers; assists trainers in learning exercises and materials
• Identifies Learning Management System (LMS) and related learning technology platforms for exploration and possible utilization
• Manage external vendors who supply e-learning content and delivery expertise to support Patra India curriculum

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development or related discipline
• Advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of learning and development experience in a corporate/outsourcing/technological environment
• Experience with different LMS
• Experience working with virtual learning platforms and building digital/virtual learning programs a plus
• Outsourcing experience
• Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning teaching new things
• Understanding of learning principles, tools, technology and practices
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent multi-tasking, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sound business acumen with corresponding analytical and judgment skills
• Strong customer focus with ability to foster effective cross-functional partnerships
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and influencing skills

DESIRED

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media

JOB LOCATIONS

• Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh