Principal Learning Consultant

About the role

The Principal Learning Consultant at Ibotta designs and runs the company's leadership development strategy, including manager development, Director+ programs, leadership assessments, and facilitation. This role reports to the SVP of Talent Management and partners closely with HRBPs and senior business leaders. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in-office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) and candidates must live in the United States. A relocation bonus is offered for those not based in Denver.

Responsibilities

• Design and run Ibotta's leadership development strategy alongside the SVP of Talent Management, including cohort programs, leadership intensives, and ongoing skill-building tied to Ibotta's leadership behaviors.
• Lead offsites, team effectiveness sessions, and leadership cohorts with managers through executive audiences.
• Select and administer 360 Feedback, DiSC, or comparable instruments and coach leaders through the results.
• Work with HRBPs to identify leadership gaps and build targeted plans that accelerate readiness for key talent.
• Design programs that work across modalities (instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, AI-enabled) for a hybrid workforce of approximately 1,000 employees.
• Manage vendor relationships and LMS operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in learning and development, with at least 3 years focused on manager and senior leader populations.
• Previous people management experience required, with demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing employees.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to design programs and facilitate them personally, not by delegating to others.
• Experience operating as an OD practitioner or internal consultant, not just a program designer.
• Skilled with DiSC, 360 Feedback, or comparable tools; experience coaching leaders through results required.
• Clear, direct communicator who earns credibility with senior leaders quickly.
• Comfortable working independently from strategy through execution at a company where the path sometimes has to be created.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and eLearning tools (Articulate, Captivate, or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Clear, direct communicator who earns credibility with senior leaders quickly.
• Comfortable working independently from strategy through execution at a company where the path sometimes has to be created.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and eLearning tools (Articulate, Captivate, or equivalent).

Skills

• Clear, direct communication skills.
• Ability to earn credibility with senior leaders quickly.
• Comfortable working independently from strategy through execution.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and eLearning tools.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible time off
• Benefits package (including medical, dental, vision)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 401k match

Pay

Base compensation range: $130,000 - $160,000. Equity is included in overall compensation package.

Schedule

This position is located in Denver, CO and includes a hybrid schedule requiring 3 days in-office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays).