Sumitha Subramani
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic Talent Development & Management professional with 15 years of experience enhancing workforce capability and driving organizational performance. Spearheaded talent initiatives aligned with business goals, leveraging workforce planning and capability development frameworks. Senior Program Manager skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational efficiency, consistently delivering results that meet organizational objectives while fostering collaboration and process improvements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Manager – Talent & Learning
Fidelity
Bengaluru
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
Bengaluru
06.2022 - 05.2023
- - 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.
- - Defined global workforce capability strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
Project Lead
Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India
Bengaluru
10.2014 - 06.2022
- - Led SAP in-app learning and digital adoption initiatives (Whatfix, Anakage) to support workforce productivity.
- - 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.
- - 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
Bengaluru
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Developed workforce training programs that enhanced employee skills and supported organizational goals.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs through data analysis, leading to continuous improvements in course design.
- 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.
- Created comprehensive style guides for visual elements, typography, and navigation structure, ensuring consistency across multiple courses.
- Managed communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle, fostering strong relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction with final deliverables.
- Mentored junior instructional designers, promoting professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
Lead Instructional Designer
Accenture Management Consulting
Bengaluru
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Applied best practices in instructional design methodologies, leading to measurable improvements in learner outcomes.
- Monitored industry trends and new technologies to integrate innovative approaches into course design, improving engagement.
- Applied adult learning theories in designing effective educational experiences tailored towards professionals from various fields and backgrounds.
- Customized off-the-shelf training materials to meet specific organizational goals and objectives, enhancing client satisfaction.
Senior Trainer
Oracle India Private Limited
Bengaluru
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Increased employee competency by developing and delivering comprehensive training programs.
- Oversaw daily operations of training department, maintaining smooth workflow and effective training delivery.
- Coordinated training for new hires, ensuring understanding of company policies and performance strategies.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, accelerating their integration into job roles.
- Mentored junior trainers, enhancing their skills and contributing to team effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and teaching aids such as reference materials and videos.
Soft Skills Trainer
English Masters
Bengaluru
09.2008 - 03.2010
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating real-life scenarios and interactive activities in training sessions.
- Applied instructional strategies like storytelling, group discussions, and simulations to cater to diverse learning styles.
- Delivered constructive feedback throughout training, promoting self-awareness and personal growth in participants.
- Tracked participant progress and analyzed data to identify improvement areas in the training program.
Education
M.Com -
KSOU
Bangalore01-2012
B.Com -
St Joseph's College
Bangalore01-2010
Certified Learning & Development Manager -
Middle Earth HR Academy
Bengaluru, IndiaCertified Psychometric Test Professional -
Middle Earth HR Academy
BengaluruStrategic Human Resource Management -
Society for Human Resource Management
GlobalSkills
- Talent management
- Learning strategy
- Leadership development
- Workforce planning
- Competency frameworks
- Training and mentoring
- Employee development
- Mentorship and coaching
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship management
- Talent acquisition
- Strategic thinking
Accomplishments
Learning Catalyst Award
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
M.Com -
KSOU
B.Com -
St Joseph's College
Certified Learning & Development Manager -
Middle Earth HR Academy
Certified Psychometric Test Professional -
Middle Earth HR Academy
Strategic Human Resource Management -
Society for Human Resource Management