Manager of Training and Development

About the role

The Manager of Training and Development is responsible for building and leading the organization's learning and development strategy, driving employee growth and business performance through a blended learning approach. This role partners closely with leaders across the organization to assess development needs, design and facilitate engaging training programs, and create learning pathways that support employee success from onboarding through leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate leadership training programs for new and experienced leaders, focused on communication, coaching, accountability, and change management.
• Deliver engaging instructor-led workshops, cohorts, and development programs that promote practical skill application.
• Build and support a network of facilitators and subject matter experts to ensure consistent, high-quality learning experiences.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive learning roadmap, including onboarding, leadership development, and professional growth programs.
• Develop job aids, standard work, reference materials, and knowledge resources that support employee performance and learning.
• Administer and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS), including learning paths, content management, reporting, and engagement.
• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to create role-based development plans aligned with competencies and performance expectations.
• Measure training effectiveness using participation, feedback, performance, and business outcomes; continuously improve programs and learning strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human resources, organizational development, or a related field required.
• 7+ years in adult learning and development, including design and facilitation of leadership and soft-skills programs.
• Proven experience using SaaS LMS products; including configuration and administration basics, learning path design, reporting, and governance to support instructor-led and self-paced learning.
• Experience with Absorb LMS is a plus.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with credibility in front of first-time leaders and experienced managers.
• Ability to create curriculum from scratch, pilot quickly, and improve based on feedback and observed outcomes.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a business partner who can assess needs with leaders and recommend practical solutions, turning policies and leadership standards into clear, teachable behaviors and tools. They will also be a strong presenter and facilitator, with the ability to teach, coach, and handle real scenarios with confidence.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental (w/Ortho), Vision, Rx benefits, disability, life and pet insurance
• Paid Vacation (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days) and Holidays (10 days)
• Generous 401k plan with company base contribution & match
• Work-Life Balance

Pay

Starting salary range of $9,475 - $12,819 per month, dependent on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is full-time, on-site in our Seattle office.