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Learning & Development (L&D) Manager

HIGH DemandLOW AI RiskGROWING in SL· Rs.130k+ /mo

About This Role

Designs and implements training programs to enhance employee skills and professional growth.

A Day in the Life

You design, implement, and manage the organisation's learning and development strategy — identifying training needs, commissioning or creating programmes, and evaluating their impact on workforce capability and business performance.

  • Conduct training needs analyses (TNA) across business units and job functions
  • Design and manage the annual learning and development calendar and budget
  • Commission or develop training programmes — technical, leadership, soft skills, compliance
  • Facilitate in-house workshops, leadership development programmes, and onboarding
  • Manage relationships with external training vendors, institutes, and facilitators
  • Measure training effectiveness using Kirkpatrick model (Level 1–4 evaluation)
  • Design and manage the LMS — content upload, enrolment, completion tracking, reporting
  • Align L&D initiatives with HR strategy, succession planning, and business goals

Work Environment

HYBRIDTeam: SMALLBUSINESS CASUALRemote: MEDIUM

Corporate HR/L&D department at a large private company, multinational, bank, or conglomerate. Sri Lanka has an active L&D function in industries such as banking (Commercial Bank, Sampath, BOC), FMCG (Unilever, CIC, Nestlé), telecom (Dialog, SLT-Mobitel), and professional services firms. The Employers' Federation of Ceylon (EFC) also runs training programmes.

Skills Required

Required

Curriculum Design & Development

Preferred

Instructional Design & E-Learning DevelopmentLeadershipProject Management

Technical Skills

Training needs analysis (TNA) methodologyInstructional design and programme developmentLMS administration and e-learning deploymentTraining evaluation methodology (Kirkpatrick model)L&D budget managementFacilitation and presentation skillsVendor management for external training providersLeadership development programme design

Soft Skills

Stakeholder influence across the organisationStrategic alignment of learning to business objectivesBudget and programme prioritisationConsulting skills to diagnose organisational capability gapsFacilitation of diverse learner groupsChange management through learning interventions

Tools & Software

LMS platforms (Moodle, TalentLMS, Cornerstone)Articulate Rise / Storyline (e-learning development)Microsoft Office / Google Workspace (programme management)Survey tools (SurveyMonkey, Google Forms) for training evaluationHRIS integration toolsLinkedIn Learning / Coursera for Business (external content curation)Canva / PowerPoint (training materials)

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.70k – Rs.120k/mo
Mid-LevelRs.120k – Rs.280k/mo
SeniorRs.250k – Rs.600k/mo
Entry: L&D Coordinator / Training OfficerMid: L&D Manager / Training ManagerSenior: Head of L&D / Director of Learning

Typical progression: 4yr to mid · 8yr to senior

Training Coordinator → L&D Officer → L&D Manager → Head of L&D → HR Director (L&D portfolio).

Risks & Challenges

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Burnout Risk

MEDIUM

Job Security (SL)

MEDIUM

How to Qualify in Sri Lanka

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University Degrees (20)

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ManagementEastern University, Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementEastern University, Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
Management Studies (TV)Eastern University, Sri LankaGov
⏱ 3.0
Management Studies (TV)Eastern University, Sri LankaGov
⏱ 3.0
ManagementRajarata University of Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementRajarata University of Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementSouth Eastern University of Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementSouth Eastern University of Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of ColomboGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of ColomboGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of JaffnaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of JaffnaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of KelaniyaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of KelaniyaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of PeradeniyaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of PeradeniyaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of RuhunaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of RuhunaGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraGov
⏱ 4.0
ManagementUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraGov
⏱ 4.0

At a Glance

SL Salary (entry)Rs.70k – Rs.120k/mo
SL Salary (senior)Rs.250k – Rs.600k/mo
SL DemandGROWING
Remote WorkMEDIUM

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Sectors

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

You design, implement, and manage the organisation's learning and development strategy — identifying training needs, commissioning or creating programmes, and evaluating their impact on workforce capability and business performance.

To become a Learning & Development (L&D) Manager in Sri Lanka. Relevant degree programmes include: Management, Management, Management Studies (TV). Explore step-by-step career roadmaps contributed by Sri Lankan Learning & Development (L&D) Managers at paths.lk/career-paths/learning-development-ld-manager.

In Sri Lanka, a Learning & Development (L&D) Manager earns LKR 70k–LKR 120k/month at entry level, LKR 120k–LKR 280k/month at mid-level, and LKR 250k–LKR 600k/month at senior level.

Key skills for a Learning & Development (L&D) Manager in Sri Lanka: Curriculum Design & Development. Important soft skills: Stakeholder influence across the organisation, Strategic alignment of learning to business objectives, Budget and programme prioritisation. Tools and software: LMS platforms (Moodle, TalentLMS, Cornerstone), Articulate Rise / Storyline (e-learning development), Microsoft Office / Google Workspace (programme management), Survey tools (SurveyMonkey, Google Forms) for training evaluation.

Training Coordinator → L&D Officer → L&D Manager → Head of L&D → HR Director (L&D portfolio).

Corporate HR/L&D department at a large private company, multinational, bank, or conglomerate. Sri Lanka has an active L&D function in industries such as banking (Commercial Bank, Sampath, BOC), FMCG (Unilever, CIC, Nestlé), telecom (Dialog, SLT-Mobitel), and professional services firms. The Employers' Federation of Ceylon (EFC) also runs training programmes.