Professional Development Manager

About the role

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Professional Development Manager to join the firm’s Global Professional Development team. Reporting to the Professional Development Senior Director, this role assists in the management of the firm’s professional development and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enhances professional development and training programs, including practice-specific learning initiatives, professional skills development, and other strategic learning opportunities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and resources, conducts needs assessments, researches emerging learning trends, and recommends innovative learning solutions.
• Manages relevant training calendars, including planning, coordination, CLE accreditation, publication, and communication of learning programs and related materials.
• Collaborates with Professional Development team members, Practice Groups, and Practice Group Training Partners to develop and deliver consistent, comprehensive, and practice-focused training curricula for associates across all offices.
• Supports and enhances other attorney development initiatives and provides strategic input into the design, enhancement, and ongoing administration of the firm’s professional development systems and learning technologies.
• Maintains relationships and collaborates with external consultants, faculty, and vendors to support the design, delivery, execution, and evaluation of professional development programs.
• Collaborates with other firm administrative departments such as Knowledge Management & AI, Continuing Legal Education (CLE), and Business Development in the development of training programs and resources.
• Assists with monitoring the Professional Development budget and related program expenses.
• Performs additional responsibilities and special projects as needed/assigned, including for the broader Legal Talent Team.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; JD is a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related learning and development experience in a law firm or professional services setting.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and project management abilities.
• Strong technical proficiency with the MS Suite and learning management systems; familiarity with viLMS a plus; and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Collaborative, consultative management style with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented professional with sound judgment and a high degree of initiative.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage competing priorities, and navigate challenging situations effectively.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed environment and collaborating across teams.
• Ability to analyze and interpret business information, prepare professional correspondence and reports, present information effectively, and make data-driven decisions.
• Commitment to an integrated and collaborative work culture, including an in-office presence three days per week, as required by firm policy and business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and enhancing professional development and training programs.
• Experience conducting needs assessments and researching emerging learning trends.
• Experience managing training calendars and coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Experience developing and delivering practice-focused training curricula.
• Experience maintaining relationships with external consultants, faculty, and vendors.
• Experience collaborating with other firm administrative departments.
• Experience managing budgets and program expenses.
• Experience supporting and enhancing other attorney development initiatives.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment and collaborating across teams.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting business information, preparing professional correspondence and reports, presenting information effectively, and making data-driven decisions.
• Experience working in a collaborative and integrated work culture, including an in-office presence three days per week, as required by firm policy and business needs.

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive compensation package, including a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).

Pay

• Salary range for positions in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL: $114,200.00 - $182,750.00.
• Salary range for positions in Washington DC: $119,200.00 - $190,675.00.

Schedule

This role can reside in one of the following offices: Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC and a hybrid 3 day in-office/2 day remote working schedule is available.