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Manager - Learning and Development (HUM05504)

Human Resources
Bengaluru
About Us
Zycus is a pioneer in Cognitive Procurement software and has been a trusted partner of choice for large global enterprises for two decades. Zycus has been consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and other analysts for its Source to Pay integrated suite. Zycus powers its S2P software with the revolutionary Merlin AI Suite. Merlin AI takes over the tactical tasks and empowers procurement and AP officers to focus on strategic projects; offers data-driven actionable insights for quicker and smarter decisions, and its conversational AI offers a B2C type user-experience to the end-users.

Zycus helps enterprises drive real savings, reduce risks, and boost compliance, and its seamless, intuitive, and easy-to-use user interface ensures high adoption and value across the organization.

Start your #CognitiveProcurement journey with us, as you are #MeantforMore

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer:
Zycus is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. All hiring decisions will be based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the job requirements.
Job Description
Zycus is looking out for a Manager - Learning and Development with an experience of about 5 -10 years in Human Resouces Development department. 

The Manager - L&D will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive learning and development programs for the organization. This role involves analyzing training needs, developing strategies, and overseeing the delivery of effective learning initiatives that align with the company's goals and objectives. The L&D Manager will work with employees, managers, and HR Business Partner to support the career development of our employees and also deliver Training Programs.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a strategic vision for learning and development that supports organizational goals and objectives.
  • Assess the organization's learning and development needs through various methods, such as surveys, interviews, and data analysis.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership, HR, and department heads to identify skill gaps and training requirements.
  • Manage and run multiple learning and employee development Projects.
  • Design and implement comprehensive learning programs, including onboarding, leadership development, technical training, and other relevant areas.
  • Integrate AI-driven learning tools such as adaptive learning platforms, AI-based learning experience platforms (LXPs), and intelligent content curation systems to personalize employee learning journeys and improve learner engagement.
  • Create engaging and effective learning materials, including e-learning modules, instructor-led training, job aids, and other resources.
  • Oversee the delivery of training programs, including scheduling, logistics, and facilitation.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions through assessments, feedback mechanisms, and analysis of key performance indicators.
  • Monitor industry trends and best practices in learning and development and apply relevant innovations to enhance training initiatives.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors, consultants, and training providers to supplement internal learning resources.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of L&D professionals, providing guidance, feedback, and development opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the HR team to align learning and development initiatives with talent management, succession planning, and performance management processes.
  • Establish and maintain learning metrics and reporting systems to track the impact and ROI of training initiatives.
  • Stay updated with advancements in learning technologies and leverage them to enhance the delivery and accessibility of training programs.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies in all learning and development activities
Job Requirement
Skills & Experience Required:
  • MBA in Human Resources or a Masters Degree in Organizational Psychology 
  • 5-10 years of proven experience in learning and development, including instructional design, training delivery, 
  • Strong Project Management and program management skills with a strong ability to drive and execute learning goals for the organization.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning principles, learning theories, and instructional design methodologies.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering a variety of training methods, including e-learning, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and blended learning approaches.
  • Proficient in using learning management systems (LMS) and other e-learning authoring tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
  • Knowledge of industry trends, AI tools & best practices, and emerging technologies in learning and development.
Five Reasons Why You Should Join Zycus
  1. Cloud Product Company: We are a Cloud SaaS Company and our products are created by using the latest technologies like ML and AI. Our UI is in Angular and we are developing our mobile apps using React.
  2. A Market Leader: Zycus is recognized by Gartner (world’s leading market research analyst) as a Leader in Procurement Software Suites.
  3. Move between Roles: We believe that change leads to growth and therefore we allow our employees to shift careers and move to different roles and functions within the organization
  4. Get a Global Exposure: You get to work and deal with our global customers.
  5. Create an Impact: Zycus gives you the environment to create an impact on the product and transform your ideas into reality. Even our junior engineers get the opportunity to work on different product features.