Shraddha Sharma
Pune
Summary
Learning and development professional with ten years of experience in designing and implementing impactful training initiatives within the services sector. Proven expertise in capability building, engagement program leadership, and stakeholder collaboration to improve workforce performance. Currently overseeing the L&D function and managing a team of four professionals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager - L&D
Xoriant Solutions Private Limited
Pune
04.2025 - Current
- In my current role, I work closely with the CHRO and other senior leaders to design and drive training programs including driving programs for cross border entities.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff skills, manage cultural shifts and integrate them to improve service quality.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
- Oversaw budgeting activities, ensuring alignment with company financial objectives.
Lead - Learning & Development
Xoriant Solutions Private Limited
Pune
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Led and managed learning and development initiatives and teams to enhance employee engagement and skill acquisition.
- Lead and mentor a team of learning and development professionals.
- Oversaw design, development, and delivery of training programs to align with organizational goals and improve workforce capabilities.
- Collaborate with business leaders to understand training needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Identify training needs through skill gap analysis and collaborate with business units.
- Manage the learning and development budget effectively.
- Managed relationships with external training providers and vendors to ensure quality and relevance of training solutions.
Senior Executive - L&D
Xoriant Solutions Private Limited
Pune
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Directly managed high-impact senior leadership programs and interventions.
- Designed training needs identification programs and planned calendars for soft and technical training across locations.
- Coordinated with internal faculty, external vendors, and delivery managers to ensure effective execution and facilitator allocation.
- Spearheaded implementation of learning and management system from BRD to UAT and go-live, including employee handbook preparation.
- Prepared periodic and ad hoc reports for CHRO and board presentations.
Executive HR- Learning & development
Atria Convergence Technologies
Bangalore
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed end-to-end L&D operations to align training needs with company strategy through program design, calendar planning, and execution.
- Coordinated with vendors, delivery managers, and facilitators to ensure execution of L&D programs met quality standards.
- Developed and maintained MIS/reporting, communication mailers, and scheduling while leading employee engagement initiatives.
Education
MBA - HR
Pune University
Pune01.2011
Skills
- Program design
- Learning strategy
- Skill gap analysis
- Program evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Resource allocation
- Team leadership
- Diversity training
Timeline
Deputy Manager - L&D
Xoriant Solutions Private Limited
04.2025 - Current
Lead - Learning & Development
Xoriant Solutions Private Limited
04.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Executive - L&D
Xoriant Solutions Private Limited
08.2019 - 04.2022
Executive HR- Learning & development
Atria Convergence Technologies
04.2014 - 08.2016
MBA - HR
Pune University