Job Description
GM – Learning and Development
Digital Marketing & Ads Troubleshooting
Role Overview
13+ years in Learning & Development (L&D) or Technical Training, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity within the AdTech or SaaS space.
As the GM / DGM – Learning and Development, you will be the architect of knowledge for our Ads Troubleshooting division in Gurgaon. This is a high-stakes leadership role designed for a "teacher-leader" who will lead a team of trainers responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of learning—from onboarding fresh talent to "up-skilling" seasoned troubleshooters on complex topics
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy & Curriculum Design: Develop a multi-tiered training roadmap that covers foundational Ads knowledge, deep-dive technical troubleshooting, and "soft skills" for high-stakes stakeholder management.
- New Hire Onboarding (NHT): Own the "Zero to Hero" journey. Ensure new recruits reach billable proficiency levels faster through immersive, simulation-based learning environments.
- Continuous Learning & Retraining: Identify knowledge gaps within the tenured team through quality audits and performance data. Design "Delta Training" modules for new product launches and policy updates.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with the Troubleshooting Senior Manager and Product Specialists to align training content with real-world "pain points" seen in the queue.
- L&D Analytics: Define and track metrics for training effectiveness, such as Time to Proficiency, NHT Quality Scores, and the correlation between training interventions and performance metrics
- Mentorship: Lead and coach a team of technical trainers, helping them evolve from subject matter experts into world-class educators.
Key Skills
Digital Marketing and understanding of Ads Trouble shooting is desired. Expert-level knowledge of adult learning principles. The ability to pivot training materials within the prescribed time in response to a global product rollout.
Minimum Qualifications
- 12-18 years of total experience, with a heavy focus on Technical Training or Instructional Design within a global captive or Tier-1 BPO/Tech firm.
- Proven track record of managing training functions for teams of 50+ heads.
- Expertise in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and content authoring tools.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Communications, or a technical field.
- Google Ads Certification: (Search, Display, Measurement, and Video).
- Data Literacy: Ability to use SQL or Data Studio to visualize the impact of training on operational KPIs.
- Understanding of the local talent landscape and cultural nuances in professional development
Certifications Required
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or equivalent certification in learning and development.
The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
- Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
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- We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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