Associate Vice President, Talent Development Operations

Job Description

The Associate Vice President, Talent Development Operations is responsible for the execution, logistics, systems, and delivery that power the Talent Development (TD) function. This role ensures that learning programs run smoothly, efficiently, and consistently at scale—building and maintaining the operational “engine” that enables high-quality learner experiences.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in learning operations, HR operations, talent development, or related fields. Required experience administering a Learning Management System (LMS), including required experience with Workday Learning.

• Skills: Strong operational leadership with proven ability to scale systems, processes, and support models. Excellent project and program management skills. Experience managing vendors, contracts, and budgets. Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insights. A builder mindset with a passion for operational excellence. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite – particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT.

• General Requirements: Excellent problem-solving capabilities, with timely resolution, demonstrating an ability to work independently with limited guidance and exercise independent judgment, including knowing when to elevate concerns or issues. Ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Ability to deliver excellent client service and builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Anticipates needs, responds proactively, and communicates with professionalism and clarity. Demonstrates a strong can-do attitude and eagerness to learn. Comfortable taking on new projects, adapting to change, and contributing in a dynamic, evolving environment. Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively across multiple channels. Demonstrates a collaborative team orientation and ability to influence and partner across functions. Comfortable navigating enterprise technologies, learning new systems quickly, and leveraging tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Works autonomously, takes initiative, and manages multiple workstreams simultaneously without sacrificing accuracy or quality.

Benefits

• Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

• Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.