GM - Talent & Capability

GM - Talent & Capability

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

 

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

 

VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.

 

VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

Role

Talent & Capability Lead

Job Level/ Designation

M3/ General Manager

Function / Department

Human Resources 

Location

Hyderabad

Job Purpose

Designing and driving strategic Talent Management and Learning initiatives that align with the overarching business strategy goals. This role is pivotal in fostering a high-performance culture, identifying and developing high-potential talent, and ensuring the workforce is equipped with the critical skills required to meet current and future business demands in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

Talent & Capability Strategy – Working closely with the functional teams to create the capability strategy for the function.

 

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify current and future capability gaps, conduct Training needs analyses across functions and design targeted learning interventions.
• Establish mechanisms to measure the effectiveness, impact and ROI of talent and learning initiatives through metrics like learner feedback and business outcome.
• Identify and adopt external and internal best practices in capability development and management.
• Creation of role-wise learning paths/ learning journeys/ learning curriculums
• Create and manage dashboards, MIS to ensure robust governance
• Overall management of the Circle L&D Budget

 

Training design and delivery - Delivery of programs designed for national rollouts.

 

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of the National Learning Academies across functions.
• Lead the design and delivery of learning programs for national and circle rollouts.
• Create and curate bespoke content based on business and functional requirements.
• Design interventions using contemporary principles of instructional design.
• Identify and partner with internal facilitators, subject matter expert and learning partners within the circle for training delivery.
• Drive digital learning interventions through assigning and driving closure of E-Learning courses

  

Talent Management

 

• Partner to drive the National Talent Management framework for identifying, developing and retaining Top Talent
• Enable IDPs for Top Talent and key cohorts within the Circle
• Drive initiatives that improve Talent mobility, internal career progression and leadership readiness

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Drive D&I initiatives as a strategic business agenda

 

• Drive initiatives to strengthen the inclusive and respectful culture
• Create bespoke programs for women colleagues in the organization for enabling them to take bigger, broader roles in the organization

 

 

Employee Engagement – Partner with Circle HRBP and leaders to build a highly engaged and connected workforce.

 

• Champion employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, collaboration and employee experience.
• Design and drive engagement charters and interventions for business units and teams.
• Enable meaningful conversations, leadership connect and a culture of continuous feedback and development.

 

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Strategic ability to define and execute Talent & Capability strategies aligned to business objectives
• Strong Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to influence, coach, and partner with senior leadership, Corporate and cross-functional teams
• Expertise in Training Needs Analysis and translating business requirements into learning solutions.
• Strong capability in learning design, instructional design and program evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and build trust across diverse stakeholders.
• Strong business orientation with the ability to connect Talent & Capability interventions to measurable business outcomes.
• Strong communication, presentation, facilitation and analytical skills

 

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• Master’s degree/ MBA in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing talent and capability strategies in a large, complex and matrix organization.
• Significant experience in Talent Management, L&D, Employee Engagement and Capability Building

 

 

 

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership

Experience Level

Executive Level