Pooja Sharma

A Learning and Development Professional targeting to leverage expertise in driving organizational growth through strategic training initiatives, exceeding learning hour targets, and fostering continuous learning cultures aligned with business objectives.

• Learning and Development professional with over two decades of experience in driving organizational growth through strategic training initiatives and talent development programs.
• Showcased expertise in managing end-to-end learning processes, from conducting comprehensive training needs analysis to executing tailored learning solutions that align with business objectives.
• Proven track record of exceeding learning hour targets anddriving measurable results, leveraging a data-driven approach to optimize learningoutcomes and enhance employee performance.
• Skilled in managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts to ensure cost-effective delivery of training programs while maintaining high quality standards and compliance.
• Proficient at stakeholder management, collaborating closely with cross- functional teams to understand training requirements and develop customized solutions that address specific organizational needs.

 Assistant Manager - Learning & Development at Ernst & Young (Gurugram), Sep '23 – June -24 Key Result Areas:

• Conducting thorough learning need assessments and developing comprehensive training calendars.
• Collaborating extensively with stakeholders to determine annual learning priorities.
• Making contributions to the creation of learning budgets aligned with organizational needs.
• Managing external training programs with attention to detail, ensuring seamless deployment and promptly addressing challenges.
• Recommending and implementing innovative solutions to proactively enhance the learning strategy.
• Fostering strong and lasting relationships with learning points of contact and stakeholders.
• Cultivating and expanding the internal and external subject matter expert/trainer network with dedicated effort.
• Facilitating learning programs as a primary resource, engaging participants and ensuring impactful delivery.
• Participating in initial vendor and trainer screenings for external training initiatives, providing valuable insights and recommendations.