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Assistant Manager - Learning and Development

WPP plc
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LOCATION

Mumbai · Hybrid

EXPERIENCE

7 - 8 Years

SKILLS REQUIRED

Training Needs AnalysisProject ManagementPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementEvent Management

Job description

Overview

Coordinate and deliver learning programs, new hire orientation, and employee engagement events for the HQ team, with a hands-on focus on program logistics, communications, materials, records, and smooth event execution.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate training sessions and workshops, including scheduling, participant communications, room bookings, virtual meeting setup, materials, attendance, and facilitator support.
  • Support organizational training needs analysis and prepare training plans and calendars in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop, format, and update presentations, facilitator guides, handouts, and audio-visual materials; facilitate or anchor sessions as needed.
  • Organize and anchor New Hire Orientation, coordinating presenters, resources, logistics, attendance, and feedback.
  • Plan and deliver employee engagement activities and events, such as celebrations, recognition, team-building, cultural events, and internal campaigns; coordinate venues, vendors, communications, materials, and on-the-day support.
  • Support the identification and onboarding of training and event vendors; coordinate schedules, documentation, and follow-ups.
  • Track the annual L&D budget and training and event costs; support purchase requests, invoices, and payment follow-ups.
  • Collect participant feedback, maintain accurate training and event records, and prepare routine L&D/engagement MIS reports.
  • Coordinate multiple activities at once, communicate changes promptly, and follow up on outstanding tasks.

What you'll need

  • Minimum 7–8 years of experience in event management, training coordination, employee engagement, or a related field.
  • Good communication, presentation, facilitation, and event-hosting skills.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
  • Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with employees, facilitators, vendors, and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Comfortable maintaining records, preparing reports, and using data and feedback to identify improvements.

Details

  • Location: Mumbai.
  • Hybrid work with teams in the office around four days a week.

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Assistant Manager - Learning and Development