Sr Learning Manager – Learning & Development
Site Learning Lead
Regions: Australia & NZ, India PROFILE
An articulate & dynamic professional with 18+ years of experience across IT/ITES Training Operations management, Account & Service Delivery
Proven Project and People management skills coupled with professional competencies in mobilizing and judiciously managing resources
Key experience in managing different Ramp / Transitions, End to End Training cycle and enhancing customer/clients’ satisfaction through Focused Team work, Training Delivery & operational excellence
Specializes in Ramp Training & Transition, Client Delivery & Management, Leadership Training, Site Operational Training Delivery
ACADEMICS & PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Learning Manager
Sitel India Pvt Limited
09.2021 - 06.2022
Responsible as Site Training Lead, across Two Regions - IN &ANZ managing End to End Training Needs and Client Relationship for all Accounts
Span included 2400+ HC across regions supporting 20+ clients across all verticals and Geography
Ensuring Training Resources and Ratios along with TSLA is maintained and solution succession needs
Defining Key Processes for Training Delivery, Engagement & Onboarding for all Employees
Implement and execute the Training strategy by reviewing account level plans for different clients in order to expand the footprint and Focus on Organic Growth
Collaborate with Leadership Management across all Functions and Solution Training Needs for both New Hires and Leaders
Partnering with PMO, Accounts Management and Operations Leads to Strategize, Plan Support and execute End to Training Needs for all accounts
Facilitate implementation of Key Training Initiatives & Performance projects in order to impact client business metrics
Lead Transition of New LOBs and campaigns as Site Training Lead
Manage competency and Skill mapping for associates
Site Learning Manager
SITEL India Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2021
2013 - 2016 - Assistant Training Manager, Site Training Lead (CHN)
2016 - 2021 - Manager, Site Training Lead (CHN & HYD)
Ensuring seamless End – End Training Delivery and align strategically with operations and client for achieving Key Training and Client KPIs
Monitoring the overall functioning of process, identifying improvement areas and implementing adequate Governance measures
Developing, engaging and managing the Training team both Functionally along with Development of People Talent
Fostering and maintaining two-way communication channels between operation teams and business partners
Training Needs planning and forecasting based on Capacity, Client Expectations & Operational Requirements
Handling all Accounts across LOBs supporting Different geographies including EMEA, LATAM, IN, NA & APAC
Partnering on Key Project initiatives across Regions on Process improvements for Specific Clients
Learning Specialist
Sitel India Private Limited
01.2007 - 06.2013
Responsible for New Hire class Room Training specializing in Foundation Skills, Cultural Orientation, Soft Skills and Language
Cross _ Skilled to train Various other accounts across regions including India Businesses
Building relationships with Operations and Internal Stakeholders to work on continuous Training skill and knowledge gaps and initiatives to drive Performance
Liaison with the senior management for planning, ideating and creating key strategic initiative to be implemented
Handled Special Leadership Training for specific accounts as per Client requirements
Front Line Agent / Floor Coach
Lawkim Godrej Solutions
10.2005 - 09.2006
Handling Voice Calls for International CS Account
Promoted as "Communication Coach" for Tech Account
Handling Soft Skills and Language Coaching for associates
Drive Floor Intervention Projects
Communication and Language Trainer
Lawkim Godrej
12.2003 - 09.2005
Language Trainer for TOEFL, GRE and GMAT aspirants
Soft Skills and Behavioral Training for Various Tech & CS based Org
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Anna University
04.2001 -
Skills
Service Training Delivery OperationsProcess, People & Performance ManagementBusiness & Financials Value AddClient ManagementTraining Contract / SLA ManagementLeadership & Talent ManagementVirtual MOOC and E-LearningRisk & Compliance ManagementOrganization Resource and Talent DevelopmentStrategic Alignment & PlanningInduction and OnboardingBachelor Of Science – University of MadrasLean TrainingSix Sigma YBFinancial, Invoice & Metric Bridge planningPMPVirtual Micro learning studio, LMS ToolsDISC Leadership EssentialsVariance ManagementExperience managing Omnichannel support across verticalLMS & Knowledge ManagementPersonal SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsStrategic Planning and Decision-Making SkillsAligned to Business NeedsPeople Leader
Accomplishments
Accomplishments at a Glance
Responsible for managing the entire spectrum of the Site Training Function including New Hires, Continuous Training, Performance Management, Leadership Training, Employee Onboarding and 0-90 Days Engagement for over 1300 HC across two Indian Sites
Consistently Meeting Key THROUGHPUT metric for all Accounts
Have been integral part of 6 key accounts Transition across regions collaborating and managing clients and setting and executing key End to End Training Processes
Have been key player in leading several POCs resulting in successful Transition
Effectively recognized and applauded by clients for exemplary performance and deliverables
Accredited with appreciation from internal Stake holders for best talent management and utilization of resources
Leading Enhanced Training Initiatives during crisis situations
Regional Communication and Soft Skills Lead for driving key processes and Training initiatives at foundation Level
Part of Key Projects involving Virtual Training Initiative to improve Cultural orientation and Sales for specific EMEA regions
Leading Internal Upskill Project from India Businesses to Other Geographies to drive internal growth and sustain talent
Have worked in all 4 sites In INDIA either as a Specific Training account Lead / Site Learning manager
Part of key internal Organizational Initiatives like improve Diversity & Inclusion, Enhanced Employee Engagement
Transforming the process from focus on conventional methods to incorporating varied unconventional methodologies to drive best-in-class performance both W@H and WFO set up
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Assistant Learning Manager– IN Jun’13 – Nov’16
Spearheading the entire gamut of all account’s training delivery needs, managing defined TSLA with agreed timeline, quality criteria & contractual commitments
Implementing systems & processes that deliver towards 100% conformance to Internal /Client Training goals
Ensure comprehensive Training governance in place to meet Training needs for all levels
Building relationships with other Division & cross Functional resources in order to support identification, review, prioritization and execution of key business training actions to drive best results
Liaising with the senior management for planning, ideating and creating key strategic initiative to be implemented
Steering diverse responsibilities including strategy planning & execution, new initiatives in Training; analyzing business needs & identifying Training initiatives to exceed goals
Following standardized and Best Global Training Practices within the entire business unit thereby ensuring consistency, prudence and control driven environment
Accomplishments at a Glance
Handling the entire Training cycle for new hires including Foundation, Process and Nesting for New hires
Site Leadership Training needs were executed timely and met as per requirements
Spearhead Training Initiatives to confirm to new age Digitalization requirements
Effectively recognized and applauded by clients for exemplary performance and deliverables
Successfully led the team on acquiring new work through several POCs
Sitel India Private Limited Learning Specialist– IN Jan’07 – Dec’13
Responsible for New Hire class Room Training specializing in Foundation Skills, Cultural Orientation, Soft Skills and Language
Implement Various facilitation skills to ensure the Team meets the competency and skills required as per Process
Cross _ Skilled to train Various other accounts across regions including India Businesses
Building relationships with Operations and Internal Stakeholders to work on continuous Training skill and knowledge gaps and initiatives to drive Performance
Liaising with the senior management for planning, ideating and creating key strategic initiative to be implemented
Handled Special Leadership Training for specific accounts as per Client requirements
Accomplishments at a Glance
Handling the entire Training cycle for new hires including Foundation, Process and Nesting for New hires
Promoted as LS to Sr
LS and Learning Manager Growth Point During this period handling both Training as well as being a Mentor assisting the LM with Functional needs
Trained accounts for all sites in India and Virtually for other Geographies as well
Effectively recognized and applauded by internal leads and Clients for value added Training deliverables
Sr. Mgr and Country Prime (PH) | Lead support for the Asia Pacific, Morocco, and South Africa for Learning and Development, Global Learning Excellence at TELUS International PhilippinesSr. Mgr and Country Prime (PH) | Lead support for the Asia Pacific, Morocco, and South Africa for Learning and Development, Global Learning Excellence at TELUS International Philippines