Job Description

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Position: General Manager

Department: Learning & Development (L&D)

Reports to: Chairman & Managing Director

Organisation Verticals: 1. Della Resorts & Adventure - Leadership Development Centre


2. Della Adventure Training & Academy (D.A.T.A)

Location: Lonavala

Experience Required: 10-15 years (Training, Leadership Development & Corporate Learning). Preferred from Armed Forces background only.



Role Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished General Manager - Learning & Development to lead our Learning & Development (L&D) verticals, delivering training solutions to external clients while strengthening internal capability-building initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with proven experience in designing and implementing impactful learning programs that support business growth, enhance workforce competencies, and foster a strong organisational learning culture. Must possess exceptional facilitation, stakeholder management, and programme development skills to drive high-performing, transformative learning initiatives across the organisation..

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Vertical Management

Lead and build the new Learning & Development vertical as a business offering. Define the vertical's vision, service portfolio, revenue model, and long-term growth plan. Establish strong systems, processes, and frameworks to ensure cohesive and scalable operations.

2. Training Design & Delivery (External Clients)

Develop and deliver customised training programs for external client organisations across leadership, behavioural skills, culture-building, soft skills, and performance development. Engage with client leadership to understand needs, propose solutions, and ensure high-impact delivery. Represent the organisation as a thought leader through workshops, seminars, and corporate learning events.

3. Internal Learning & Workforce Development

Partner with department heads to identify skill gaps, training needs, and development goals. Design and execute training modules for employees across all levels to strengthen organisational capability. Support internal leaders and their teams through leadership development, performance coaching, and continuous learning initiatives.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients, HR teams, CXOs, and business leaders. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align L&D initiatives with business goals. Ensure consistent communication, feedback loops, and stakeholder satisfaction.

5. Team Development & Resource Management

Build, mentor, and guide a team of trainers, facilitators, and L&D specialists. Engage external experts and partners to broaden the training offerings. Manage budgets, resources, and operational planning for the L&D vertical.

6. Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Implement evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness, ROI, and behavioural impact. Analyse feedback and performance data to enhance program quality. Cntinuously update training methodologies and content based on industry trends and organisational needs.
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Job Expectations:

Required Skills and Experience:

12-18 years of experience in Learning & Development, Corporate Training, Leadership Development, or Organisational Development. Retired Army/Armed Forces Officer with strong leadership, discipline, and training orientation. Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering high-impact training programs for both internal teams and external clients. Excellent stakeholder management, decision-making, and strategic planning skills. Current experience delivering corporate trainings is mandatory. Exceptional communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills in English and Hindi. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage teams and build positive learning environments. Ability to manage multiple training initiatives and collaborate with senior leaders. Strong understanding of behavioural training and leadership development. Self-driven, confident, and capable of influencing behavioural transformation within the organisation.


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Minimum Qualification:

Bachelors Masters in Business Studies or relevant
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Minimum Job Experience:

8-10 Years
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Reporting to:

CMD
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Travel:

no