Senior Manager, Learning & Development

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Learning & Development is responsible for leading Anderson University, the company’s internal learning and development function. This role drives training, leadership development, onboarding, professional growth, and ongoing employee education across the organization. It oversees all aspects of learning and development initiatives, including conducting learning needs analyses, maintaining the instructional model, ensuring a current and aligned curriculum, managing instructional design, and driving completion of learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of Anderson University:
  • Manage multiple learning initiatives, projects, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure learning programs, communications, and deliverables are executed accurately, consistently, and within established timelines.
  • Oversee the operations of Anderson University, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
  • Conduct learning needs analyses to identify skills gaps and training opportunities across the organization.
  • Maintain and update the Anderson instructional model for consistency and effectiveness in training delivery.
• Curriculum Development and Training Initiatives:
  • Drive completion of required training programs and ensure timely follow-up with employees, managers, and leaders.
  • Track participation, completion rates, and outstanding training requirements, escalating gaps or delays as needed.
  • Identify opportunities to improve learning processes, increase participation, and strengthen accountability.
  • Ensure the curriculum remains current and relevant by regularly updating course content and training initiatives.
  • Direct the development of training programs to align with company objectives and promote continuous employee development.
• Instructional Design:
  • Lead the instructional design process, developing engaging and effective learning programs.
  • Oversee the creation of e-learning courses, workshops, and blended learning solutions for diverse employee needs.
• Team Management:
  • Manage and mentor a small team of Learning & Development specialists to ensure effective execution of training initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the L&D team.
• Collaboration with Key Stakeholders:
  • Develop and execute employee-facing and company-wide communications related to training initiatives, onboarding, and leadership development.
  • Partner with department leaders to ensure training initiatives are implemented effectively and completed on time.
  • Work closely with the Director of HR, department heads, and senior management to align learning programs with business goals.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to create tailored learning solutions for specific teams or departments.
• Measurement and Reporting:
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.
  • Report regularly to senior leadership on the progress and impact of learning initiatives and recommend improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Education, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in a Learning & Development role, including experience with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning technologies, and at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing L&D professionals.
• Proven experience in instructional design, curriculum development, and delivering employee training programs.
• Proficiency with e-learning tools and platforms, and knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Strong project management skills, including managing multiple initiatives, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, maintain accountability, and ensure timely completion of training programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing employee-facing and company-wide communications.
• Comfortable communicating with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, stay organized, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong sense of ownership, follow-through, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Experience creating and managing learning initiatives in a corporate or professional services environment.
• Certification in instructional design or learning and development (e.g., CPTD, ATD).

Performance Metrics

• Training Effectiveness: Measured by employee feedback and the performance impact of training programs.
• Team Performance: Success in leading and developing a high-performing L&D team that delivers quality training initiatives.
• Curriculum Relevance: Success in keeping the curriculum updated and aligned with organizational needs and goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Measured by feedback from department heads and senior management regarding alignment with business goals.

About Anderson

Anderson Business Advisors has been awarded the Top Places to Work honor by the Las Vegas Business Review Journal 6 years in a row. The company is an award-winning workplace, recognized as Intuit's Firm of the Future in 2020. Serving investors and small business owners nationally since 1999, Anderson Business Advisors is the nation's premier asset protection and tax planning firm. The company brings attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals under one roof to empower clients to protect themselves and their investments from legal and tax threats.

At Anderson Business Advisors, we support our team with ongoing training and professional development while providing internal advancement opportunities for driven team members. The company fosters a mission-driven culture focused on empowering investors and business owners to preserve and protect their wealth, find financial freedom, and create a legacy.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule, balancing remote and in-office work.
• Robust onboarding program with in-depth knowledge about the organization, services, and products.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to employees.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Generous paid time off: 16 days in the first year and 21 days after one year of employment, plus 7 paid company holidays.
• $35 monthly gym membership subsidy.

A full background check, drug screen, internet, and social media search are required for employment.