Pooja Kumar

Associate Consultant

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India14 yrs 11 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of experience in Learning & Development.
  • Expert in designing high-impact learning solutions.
  • Proven track record in cross-industry capability building.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Learning & Development strategist with expertise in SaaS and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Stakeholder ManagementProject ManagementL&d StrategySoft Skills TrainingTraining Needs AnalysisTraining DeliveryCompetency AssessmentTraining

Other Skills

Business StrategyLearning AnalyticsTeam ManagementStoryboardingVendor ManagementPerformance ManagementLearning Management SystemsEmployee Learning & DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentTrain the TrainerStrategyOn the Job TrainingNegotiationInstructor-led TrainingIspring

About

Seasoned Learning & Development leader with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about empowering individuals to excel in their roles through targeted, high-impact learning solutions. I drive business growth by designing strategic L&D initiatives through instructional design and facilitation, which align seamlessly with organizational goals, culture, and values. Trusted by stakeholders as a go-to expert, I lead capability-building strategies that accelerate performance and fuel long-term success. Bring cross-industry experience spanning Fintech, IT, Telecom, F&B, Lifestyle Retail, and Consulting - with a track record of building high-impact learning functions from the ground up, including spearheading the L&D vertical for one of India’s fastest-growing UPI sales organizations. Recognized for fostering cultures of innovation and continuous improvement.

Experience

14 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
9 mos
Current Experience

Kyndryl india

Consultant - Organization Change Management

Aug 2025Present · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Confluent

Global Learning design manager

Mar 2024Aug 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  •  Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with global counterparts, Business leaders, and domain experts to conceptualize and operationalize transformative learning interventions, including hybrid global programs.
  •  Established content intake, update and development process for Confluent Academy, and helped program developing team achieve a TAT of 70%
  •  Executed international program deployments by traveling onsite to the U.S., ensuring flawless delivery, cultural alignment, and high adoption rates.
  •  Strategized learning journeys and virtual inductions using blended training, thereby increasing role readiness by 15%.
  •  Deployed 120 courses in a quarter globally, with 60% completion rate and achieved 75% accreditation.
  •  Worked with functional leaders, SMEs, and GTM to identify capability gaps to designed and launch 3 global events to support critical teams – Tech, Sales and Customer Support.
  •  Garnered stakeholder trust as the principal strategist for suggesting business impact programs and delivering compelling, pedagogically sound content that demystifies complex subject matter through narrative techniques, thereby enhancing learner retention and engagement.
  •  Worked with vendors for EMEA and APAC regions on various programs for remote workplace motivation and communication.
  •  Managed a cross-border development team (India & US).
  •  Developed coaching capabilities by mentoring high-potential employees (HIPOs) to serve as regional coaches.
Stakeholder ManagementProject ManagementBusiness StrategyLearning AnalyticsL&D Strategy

Phonepe

Learning & Development Manager & Head of Content

Mar 2020Mar 2024 · 4 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  •  TNI
  •  Manager and Leadership Development Programs
  •  Worked with vendors for Psychometric tests like DISC and leadership development programs for sales leaders.
  •  Designed and institutionalized a structured Day 0–90 onboarding journey
  •  Led enterprise-wide LMS evaluation and rollout; collaborated with tech teams to integrate SSO-enabled access into organization’s productivity platforms, creating a unified learning ecosystem and significantly boosting learner engagement across the business.
  •  Launched the ‘Women mentoring program for Tech and Sales’ and Coaching for Performance’ for functional heads.
  •  Mapped and implemented competency-based learning journeys and career progression plans for teams across three key business units, aligning them with strategic business imperative
  •  Mentored and managed a small team of developers and trainers
Project ManagementTeam ManagementStoryboardingVendor ManagementPerformance ManagementLearning Management Systems+5

Self-employed

Independent Consultant

Aug 2016Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Designed and delivered corporate workshops on softskills and leadership trainings
  • Collaborated with consultants to create OD tools including case studies, role plays, and in-basket exercises for leadership and behavioral programs.
  • Converted coaching programs into e-learning modules with mentorship components for global clients; also authored SOPs and machine usage manuals.
Project ManagementTrain the TrainerStrategySoft Skills TrainingOn the Job TrainingTraining+1

Arvind lifestyle brands limited

Assistant Manager - Training & Development

Sep 2015Aug 2016 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • TNI
  • Training Facilitation
  • Vendor Management
  • Train the Trainer
  • Knowledge Management - Center of Excellence
Soft Skills TrainingPerformance ManagementTrainingTraining Needs Analysis

Lifestyle international private limited - max retail division (landmark group)

Senior Executive Human Resources

Apr 2013Sep 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Yemalur, Bangalore

  • Develop in-house training courses based on company demand, competency framework and training need analysis for every role.
  • Work independently with subject matter experts and research to collect information which is required to create or update training modules/courses
  • Use appropriate adult learning strategies to design the course and identify the training methodology
  • Review and revise content based on feedback from internal reviewers or stakeholders
  • Facilitate Programs.
  • Conduct Train The Trainer programme, and trainer evaluation process
  • Create assessment tools for development center and participate as assessor in development center for managers.
Competency AssessmentTraining DeliveryInstructor-led TrainingSoft Skills TrainingOn the Job TrainingTraining

Tesco, hsc

Officer - Stores Support

Aug 2008Aug 2010 · 2 yrs · ITPL EPIP Zone, Bangalore

  • Supporting stores on HR KPIs and Operation KPIs
Training

Education

Christ University

M.Sc Psychology — HRDM

Jan 2011Jan 2013

PES Degree College

B.Com — Finance

Jan 2005Jan 2008

Carmel School

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