IN_Senior Associate_L&D_Human Capital_IFS_Pan India

Role Summary : We are looking for a Senior Associate to join the Central L&D team, functioning as a shared resource across Leadership Development Programmes (LDP), Role Transitions (RT) and PMO for the central L&D team. The role will support end-to-end programme execution, governance, stakeholder coordination and delivery excellence across multiple learning interventions running in parallel. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong execution capability, learning agility and the ability to flex across varied deliverables in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: 1. Programme Management & Execution · Support planning and delivery of large-scale leadership and role transitions programmes across M+ levels · Manage programme timelines, milestones, calendars and dependencies across multiple initiatives · Coordinate end-to-end execution including workshops, virtual sessions, assessments and learning journeys · Track programme progress, risks, issues and escalations through structured PMO mechanisms · Flex resources and priorities based on programme peaks, business needs, and leadership priorities · Ensure consistency in delivery standards, participant experience, and governance across programmes · Proactively identify risks, improvement opportunities, and innovative ways to enhance learner experience 2. PMO for central L&D · Anchor the L&D PMO function, ensuring strong governance, data transparency, senior stakeholder influence and operational rigor across the learning ecosystem. · Strengthening operational frameworks, financial oversight, and data-driven dashboards to enhance predictability, efficiency, and decision-making. · Prepare dashboards and reports on participation, completion, feedback, engagement and business impact through a structure measurement metrics 3. Stakeholder & Vendor Management · Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Business leads, business sponsors, BUHCs, other internal teams, etc.) · Manage external vendors and faculty: scheduling, communication, session readiness, and quality checks · Support leadership and learning council committee reviews through structured updates and dashboards Mandatory skill sets: · Strong programme management and execution skills · Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and parallel deliverables · High levels of learning agility, flexibility, and comfort with ambiguity · Strong communication, coordination, and follow-through · Detail-oriented with a structured, outcome-focused mindset Preferred skill sets: · Experience in Learning & Development · Exposure to leadership development or large-scale learning deployments · Comfort working with learning platforms, dashboards, and reporting tools Years of experience required: 5+ years Education qualification : MBA