L&D & Career Development Lead

Date: 18 Feb 2026

Company: Qualitest Group

Country/Region: IN

Job Description –L&D & Career Development LeadRole Title: L&D & Career Development LeadDepartment: Learning & DevelopmentLocation: India, ChennaiReports To: Head of Learning / Regional L&D LeadJob Type: Full-timeExperience Required: 3–8 years________________________________________Role PurposeThe L&D & Career Development Lead serves as the single point of contact for Learning & Development within the country while driving structured career development and internal mobility initiatives.This role ensures effective execution of enterprise learning programs and builds transparent, skills-based growth pathways aligned with business strategy. The incumbent partners with business leaders, HRBPs, and global L&D teams to foster a strong learning culture and enable long-term workforce capability development.________________________________________Key ResponsibilitiesLearning & Development•Act as the country SPOC for all L&D initiatives.•Execute and localize global learning programs (technical, behavioral, leadership).•Plan learning calendars and manage program delivery end-to-end.•Drive adoption and utilization of LMS/LXP platforms such as Docebo, Cornerstone OnDemand, SAP SuccessFactors, Degreed, or Moodle.•Monitor participation, certifications, compliance, and learning impact metrics.•Partner with stakeholders and vendors to ensure high-quality learner experience.________________________________________Career Development & Skills Enablement•Design and implement structured career pathways across technical and managerial tracks.•Define role-based competency and skills frameworks aligned to business needs.•Align learning journeys with career progression and skill milestones.•Enable internal mobility and career conversations through structured tools and workshops.•Provide insights on skill gaps, progression trends, and workforce readiness using analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau).________________________________________Required Skills & Competencies•Strong experience in Learning & Development program management.•Experience designing career frameworks and competency models.•Working knowledge of LMS/LXP platforms and HRIS integration.•Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.• Data-driven mindset with ability to translate insights into action.• Experience working in dynamic, multi-country environments preferred.________________________________________EducationBachelor’s degree in Engineering, HR, Business, Education Technology, or related field.Advanced certification in Talent Management or Organizational Development is preferred.