Learning & Development Manager
Position Purpose
The Learning and Development Manager will lead the strategy and execution of learning initiatives including leadership development, professional skills training, onboarding programs, and talent development frameworks. This role ensures that learning programs align with organizational priorities and contribute to building a high-performing and engaged workforce.
Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Design and deliver scalable learning programs, including leadership development, management training, and professional skill-building.
Identify organizational skill gaps through assessments, feedback, and performance data to inform learning priorities.
Manage enterprise learning initiatives such as onboarding, career development programs, mentoring, and succession development.
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to support leadership development initiatives.
Create programs that strengthen leadership capability, associate engagement, and internal talent mobility.
Support succession planning and high-potential development programs.
Facilitate workshops, leadership training sessions, and development programs across the organization.
Leverage multiple learning modalities including instructor-led training, virtual learning, e-learning, and experiential learning.
Ensure learning programs are engaging, relevant, and impactful.
Manage the Learning online platforms (i.e., LinkedIn Learning) including course administration, reporting, and user engagement.
Evaluate other learning technologies and tools to support digital learning strategies.
Track and measure program effectiveness using learning metrics and feedback.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate with HR, leadership, and functional teams to ensure learning programs address business needs.
Build strong partnerships with external vendors, training providers, and consultants when appropriate.
Promote a culture of continuous learning across the organization.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Education, or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
Required Knowledge: Learning program design and instructional development, Leadership development programs, Strategic thinking and business partnership, Strong facilitation and presentation skills, Data-driven program evaluation, Project management and program execution, Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience: 5–8 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or related HR function, Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs, Experience designing and facilitating training sessions and workshops.
Skills/Abilities: Proven experience in L&D, Training, OD, or similar roles, with expertise in training design, development, delivery, and facilitation, Current knowledge of effective L&D methods, including, e-learning, and others learning models, Exceptional multitasking, independent working, and cross-functional collaboration skills, Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics, Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, Demonstrated strategic focus.
Performance Measurements
Adoption and engagement with learning programs
Improved leadership capability and internal talent development
Positive participant feedback and measurable skill development
Alignment of learning initiatives with business priorities
Salary Range
$130,000 - $150,000, plus bonus
Benefits
Medical & prescription drug coverage
Dental / Vision plan
401(k) savings plan with company match
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Many other voluntary benefit plans and perks such as:
Legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident coverage, discounted home/auto/rental insurance, employee discounts and pet insurance, tuition assistance, referral bonus program, paid parental leave, a health club rebate program and more
Work Conditions
At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide:
Sick leave
Generous vacation and holiday time
Paid parental leave
Summer hours
Flex place/flex time options