Blanca Pinto
Talent Development Program Lead @ LinkedIn | Learning Professional | Operations Maven | Curator of Exceptional Learning Experiences, Systems & Processes
- Role
- Program Manager 2, Global Talent Development Learning Operations at Linkedin
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Blanca Pinto
As a Program Manager at LinkedIn with over 12 years of industry experience, I lead Program/ Project Management and Operations across seven countries in APAC. Additionally, I serve as the Onboarding Program Lead for the region.In my role, I operationalize exceptional learning experiences for new hires, employees, and people managers. With a diverse background in talent acquisition, talent research, talent & learning and development, I have honed a strong skill set in identifying & nurturing talent, program and project management, data reporting, analytics, and internal communications.My aim is to enable LinkedIn talent to excel by creating a transformative developmental environment where we can help each other grow, adapt, and advance. I enjoy bringing skills-first, hybrid learning programs to life for our learners across the APAC region, with a steadfast focus on operational excellence and learner experience.I have the unique opportunity to collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization to ensure a world-class learner experience and foster an inclusive leadership culture. I am a creative problem solver, a lifelong learner, and a passionate advocate for our values.
Experience
Program Manager 2, Global Talent Development Learning Operations
Apr 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
As a Program Manager on the Global Talent Development and Learning Operations team, I operate at the intersection of global strategy and regional execution. I drive and deliver high-impact talent development initiatives across the enterprise while serving as the regional Talent Development Operations Partner for APAC.In this dual capacity, I lead the planning, execution, and optimization of Enterprise-wide learning programs and Functional talent strategies across the region. My focus spans onboarding, leadership development, and inclusive learning experiences—ensuring operational excellence, stakeholder alignment, and measurable learner impact. I collaborate cross-functionally with global and regional partners to align learning strategies with business goals, manage complex program logistics, and leverage data insights to enhance program effectiveness.A cornerstone of my portfolio is leading one of LinkedIn’s largest enterprise programs—New Hire Introduction. I own end-to-end Introduction operations in APAC, ensuring seamless Day 1 experiences that reflect both global standards and local nuances. I play a strategic role in shaping the global onboarding roadmap by contributing to process innovation, standard operating procedure (SOP) development, and stakeholder engagement. My work ensures that onboarding is not just a process, but a powerful first step in the employee journey.
Education
St Joseph's Institute of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resource & Finance
2010 — 2012
Mount Carmel College, Palace Rd, Bengaluru
BBM, Human Resource
2007 — 2010
Indian School Muscat
Business/Commerce, General
1994 — 2007
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Interviews
- Analysis
- Sales
- Talent Mapping
- Boolean Searching
- Strategy
- Global Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Social Media
- Sourcing
- Lead Generation
- Research
- Hris
- Negotiation
- Training
- Management
- Social Networking
- Cold Calling
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Screening
- Hiring
- Event Management
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