Senior Manager - Learning & Development

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

 Training Lead – Manufacturing

Experience Required: Minimum 8–10 years in Learning & Development/Training Management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Training Leadership

Develop and execute an integrated training strategy for manufacturing aligned with organizational goals, quality standards, and skill enhancement.
Collaborate with plant leadership, quality, safety, and operations teams to identify skill gaps and future competency needs.Ensure alignment of training outcomes with plant KPIs like productivity, safety, and quality.Drive end-to-end ownership of learning needs and outcomes for the manufacturing business.

Training Needs Identification & Planning

Conduct annual and quarterly training needs identification (TNI) using data from performance appraisals, skill audits, and line manager inputs.
Design function-wise, role-based, and statutory training calendars for ECs (Executive Cadre), NECs (Non-Executive Cadre), and NAPs (Apprentices).Ensure training plans are implemented as per agreed timelines in close coordination with plant teams and the Central Academy.

Program Design & Delivery

Facilitate induction, safety, technical, behavioral, and leadership development programs.
Engage internal SMEs and external vendors to deliver high-impact programs.Develop and deliver comprehensive training modules using multiple formats (classroom, e-learning, hands-on, simulations).Work closely with the Central Academy—including technical, functional, and behavioral teams—for program design and delivery.

Training Operations & Evaluation

Track training delivery, attendance, and effectiveness through robust LMS and MIS systems.
Monitor training ROI through feedback, assessments, productivity improvement metrics, and line manager reviews.Ensure 100% compliance with statutory and ISO training requirements.

Vendor & Resource Management

Liaise with training vendors, skill development bodies, and government partners (if applicable).
Manage training budgets, infrastructure, tools, and manpower required for delivery.Lead and provide direction to manufacturing plant-level training teams, ensuring consistent program execution across sites.

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, HR, Education, or related field.
Advanced certifications in L&D, Instructional Design, or Talent Development preferred.

Responsibilities

•    Evaluate employees and identify weaknesses
•    Identify training needs according to needs•    Based on research, plan and implement training programs that will prepare employees for the next step of their career paths•    Build quarterly and annual training program•    Present all the technical and supply training requirements•    Encourage employees for training•    Track employee success and progress•    Manage the production of program marketing material in collaboration with marketing team•    Communicate all the training programs on a timely basis•    Have a program announcement marketing strategy•    Prepare and deliver training courses•    Prepare and present reports on training program KPI's