Learning & Development Manager (Academy) at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Reports To: Group Head, Human Capital 

JOB SUMMARY

The Learning & Development Manager (Academy) will be responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, growth, and operational management of the Academy. The successful candidate will oversee learning programme design, faculty management, curriculum development, learning technology, participant experience, business development, and revenue generation activities.

The role requires a professional with proven experience in Learning & Development, training administration, academy management, instructional design, talent development, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate must have successfully managed either a corporate learning academy, training institution, executive education centre, consulting academy, or a similar learning and development function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (JOB DESCRIPTION)

• Learning Strategy & Academy Management
• Programme Design & Development
• Learning Delivery & Facilitation
• Academy Growth & Business Development
• Performance Measurement & Evaluation
• Digital Learning & Innovation
• Stakeholder Management

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

The successful candidate will be assessed against the following key performance indicators:

• Academy Performance
• Learning Effectiveness
• Business Development
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation & Digital Learning

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Master\'s Degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Business Administration (MBA), or related field is highly desirable.

Professional Certifications (Mandatory)

Candidates must possess at least one or more relevant certifications such as:

• Certified Learning & Development Professional (CLDP)
• Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
• Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
• Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP)
• Human Resource Certification Institute (PHR / SPHR)
• Certified Training and Development Professional (CTDP)
• Instructional Design Certifications
• Learning & Development Certifications from recognized institutions

Experience

• Minimum of 6–10 years\' progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Human Capital Consulting, Executive Education, or Corporate Training.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience managing a training academy, learning institute, corporate university, executive education centre, or similar learning function.
• Proven track record in curriculum design, programme management, faculty coordination, and learning delivery.
• Experience in consulting, professional services, higher education, executive education, or corporate learning environments will be an added advantage.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

• Learning strategy development.
• Training needs assessment.
• Curriculum and instructional design.
• Learning programme development and management.
• Adult learning principles and methodologies.
• Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Digital learning and e-learning solutions.
• Talent development and succession planning.
• Data analysis and learning analytics.
• Project management.
• Budget management.
• Business development and stakeholder engagement.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic thinking.
• Leadership and people management.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-centric approach.
• Relationship management and networking skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

WHY JOIN NEXTZON GROUP?

• Opportunity to shape the future of workforce development and executive education.
• Work with leading organizations across multiple sectors.
• Exposure to high-impact learning and transformation projects.
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities.
• Collaborative, innovative, and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Competitive remuneration and performance-based rewards.