Manager of Professional Development

Location: Albany, Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse, NY; Hartford, CT (100% in the office)

About Harris Beach Murtha

Harris Beach Murtha formed in 2025 via the combination of Harris Beach PLLC and Murtha Cullina LLP. A forward-thinking and innovative partnership with the benefit of more than 250 years of combined history, Harris Beach Murtha’s New York roots reach back to 1856 and the firm has had ties to New England since 1936. Clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, tax-exempt organizations and individuals. The firm’s practice areas and industries served span appellate law, business litigation, commercial real estate, construction, corporate, environmental, energy, financial institutions, financial restructuring, government compliance and investigations, health care, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass torts, medical and life sciences, political law, product liability, public finance, tax, and trusts and estates.

About the Role

The Manager of Professional Development will provide leadership and oversight for the delivery of training and development, managing the department’s daily operations and an evolutionary strategic direction that aligns with the firm’s vision, mission, and goals.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience with adult education (preferred)
• 5+ years of related work experience (preferred)
• Law firm experience a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Knowledge of eLearning software and online training tools
• Familiarity with a Learning Management System (LMS) as to how to manage users, courses, assessments, and reporting is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and efficiently respond to timely requests and concerns

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the department, including oversight of new hire training and supporting a variety of new and ongoing learning initiatives (e.g., Skill Building Sessions)
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, subject matter experts, and lead a team of professionals to develop and deliver training
• Evaluate potential resources and load balancing to generate maximum value from a small team
• Coordinate the training team’s coverage to support the firm’s onboarding process for new hires, including:
  • Maintaining and administering the firm’s Introduction to Technology curriculum that provides systems/software training for new hires
  • Working with trainers to monitor a person’s progress as they transition into their role and provide support as needed
• Collaborate with project teams on firm initiatives (e.g., participate in development meetings, testing, user refinement, and obtain input from subject experts) to transform raw content into effective and engaging learning
• Foster interaction with various teams and departments across the firm (e.g., administrative departments, practice groups, committees, office managers, etc.) to keep a pulse on activity and training opportunities
• Communicate and promote what is available to everyone for training and technology through email and/or the firm’s intranet site
• Manage the catalog of training resources (e.g., guides, videos, etc.) on the firm’s intranet site, including working alongside training team members on the development of new materials, as well as updating and retiring existing tutorials
• Develop new content by identifying and exploring alternative delivery methods, where appropriate (e.g., self-guided, bite-size learning, etc.), and incorporating creative design principles for print or video formats to help make the content easy to understand and remember
• Assist with other duties as needed

Skills

• Strong project management skills with attention to detail
• Strong client service and active listening skills
• Consistent logic, rationale, and objectivity in decision making
• Belief in the firm’s core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment
• Ability to work with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
• Occasional travel to other offices when required
• Comfortable working fully onsite and can work flexible and/or fluctuating hours

Pay

Salary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic location, and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Manager of Professional Development is 40 hours per week.

• Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, NY: $85,000 - $105,000