Sumitha Subramani
Talent Management & Talent Development
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Results-driven Talent & Workforce Management professional with 15 years of experience designing and implementing strategies that strengthen workforce capability, accelerate leadership readiness, and drive organisational performance. Adept at aligning talent initiatives with business goals through strategic workforce planning, talent mapping, and capability development frameworks. Known for enabling business transformation, fostering high-performance culture, and supporting sustainable growth through innovative people solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Senior Program Manager – Talent & Learning
Fidelity
06.2023 - Current
- - Developed and executed a workforce-aligned learning and talent management strategy to address critical skill gaps and strengthen succession pipelines.
- - Partnered with process owners, service leads, and HR leaders to integrate workforce planning with learning interventions for improved role readiness.
- - Designed leadership and capability programs that improved team performance, productivity, and engagement across business units.
- - Established metrics to measure workforce development impact, enabling data-driven decision-making for talent investments.
- - Led change management initiatives supporting large-scale process and system transformations, ensuring adoption and sustained performance improvement.
Training & Operations Manager
Salesforce
06.2022 - 05.2023
- - Defined global workforce capability strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
- - Partnered with cross-functional leaders to drive consistent global training standards and quality outcomes.
- - Enhanced new hire productivity and reduced performance ramp-up time through optimised onboarding programs.
Project Lead
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India
10.2014 - 06.2022
- - Designed and implemented behavioural, leadership, and functional skill programs to develop a future-ready workforce.
- - Collaborated globally to align competency development frameworks with organisational goals.
- - Led SAP in-app learning and digital adoption initiatives (Whatfix, Anakage) to support workforce productivity.
- - Established Knowledge Management processes to ensure content compliance and regional relevance.
- Earlier Roles:
- - Avagmah (24/7) – Lead Instructional Designer | 2014-02 – 2014-09
- - Accenture Management Consulting – Lead Instructional Designer | 2012-04 – 2013-07
- - Oracle India – Senior Training Specialist | 2010-04 – 2012-04
- - English Masters – Trainer | 2008-09 – 2010-03
Lead Instructional Designer
Avagmah
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle, fostering strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction with final deliverables.
- Created comprehensive style guides outlining visual elements, typography guidelines as well as navigation structure that were consistently applied across multiple courses.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs through data analysis, leading to continuous improvements in course design.
- Mentored junior instructional designers, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
- Enhanced e-learning experiences by designing interactive and engaging course materials.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to determine appropriate instructional strategies for diverse audiences.
- Designed competency-based assessments to measure learner progress and mastery of skills.
Lead Instructional Designer
Accenture Management Consulting
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Applied adult learning theories in designing effective educational experiences tailored towards professionals from various fields and backgrounds.
- Customized off-the-shelf training materials to align with clients'' specific organizational goals and objectives.
- Stayed current on industry trends and new technologies to incorporate innovative approaches into course design initiatives.
- Implemented best practices in instructional design methodologies, resulting in improved learner outcomes.
Senior Trainer
Oracle India Private Limited
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Mentored junior trainers, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team capabilities.
- Coordinated training for new hires to impart information about company policies, requirements and performance strategies.
- Increased employee competency by developing and delivering comprehensive training programs.
- Oversaw day-to-day functions of training department.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, accelerating their integration into job roles.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and teaching aids such as reference materials and videos.
Soft Skills Trainer
English Masters
09.2008 - 03.2010
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating real-life scenarios and interactive activities in training sessions.
- Provided constructive feedback to participants throughout the training process, fostering self-awareness and personal growth among attendees.
- Utilized various instructional strategies such as storytelling, group discussions, demonstrations, case studies, and simulations to accommodate diverse learning styles among participants.
- Maintained detailed records of participant progress, utilizing data to identify patterns and areas for improvement in the overall training program.
Education
M.Com -
KSOU
01.2012
B.Com - undefined
St Joseph's College
01.2010
Certified L& D Manager- Middle Earth Academy
Bengaluru, IndiaCertified Psychometric Test Professional - Middle Earth
BengaluruStrategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Pursuing
GlobalSkills
Employee development
Strategic workforce planning
Workforce planning
Organizational strategy development
Critical thinking abilities
Personnel management
Training and mentoring
Problem-solving skills
Business analysis
Employee motivation
Trends analysis
Relationship management
Teamwork and collaboration
Decision-making
Employee coaching and mentoring
Work Planning and Prioritization
Analytical thinking
Effective communication
Certification
CM - Certified Manager Certification
Timeline
Senior Program Manager – Talent & Learning
Fidelity
06.2023 - Current
Training & Operations Manager
Salesforce
06.2022 - 05.2023
Project Lead
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India
10.2014 - 06.2022
Lead Instructional Designer
Avagmah
02.2014 - 09.2014
Lead Instructional Designer
Accenture Management Consulting
04.2012 - 07.2013
Senior Trainer
Oracle India Private Limited
04.2010 - 04.2012
Soft Skills Trainer
English Masters
09.2008 - 03.2010
B.Com - undefined
St Joseph's College
M.Com -
KSOU
Certified L& D Manager- Middle Earth Academy
Certified Psychometric Test Professional - Middle Earth
Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Pursuing