Learning and Development Manager

Stanley Martin Homes•Reston, VA

About The Position

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does. Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first. Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible. If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of. Explore Opportunities Today The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager is responsible for leading enterprise learning strategy and execution to strengthen organizational capability, accelerate employee development, and promote a culture of continuous learning at Stanley Martin. This role owns the end-to-end learning lifecycle—from needs and performance analysis through design, development, delivery, and evaluation—and ensures learning solutions drive measurable business impact. The L&D Manager leads and manages a team of instructional designers, establishes enterprise learning standards, oversees learning platforms and vendors, and partners closely with business and HR leaders to translate strategic priorities into scalable, high-impact learning solutions across the organization.

Requirements

Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills across small and large group settings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to all levels of an organization.
Ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze learning data and translate into actionable insights.
Minimum of bachelor’s degree but master’s degree is preferred in Instructional Systems Design/Technology, Organizational Development, Education, HR or related field.
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in training, instructional design, curriculum development, or L&D management.
Experience managing the ADDIE process across all training methodologies: in-person (live and virtual), eLearning, job aids, video/multimedia, and blended solutions.
Experience working with Learning Management Systems and other learning sites.
Experience facilitating learning experiences.
Willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience leading instructional systems designers and multimedia specialists is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with business and HR leaders to understand strategic goals and translate them into an enterprise learning roadmap aligned to organizational priorities and performance outcomes.
Own governance of learning intake, prioritization, standards, and solution design to ensure consistency, scalability, and effective use of L&D resources.
Serve as a thought leader and trusted advisor on adult learning, performance enablement, and workforce capability development.
Lead, coach, and manage a team of instructional designers, providing clear direction, performance feedback, development planning, and workload prioritization.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on quality, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide day-to-day leadership and project oversight to ensure learning initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and to enterprise standards.
Manages the L&D budget and development schedules.
Oversee the full ADDIE instructional design process across in-person, virtual, and digital learning experiences.
Conduct needs assessments and performance analyses to identify skill gaps, learner characteristics, and desired business outcomes.
Guide the design and development of curricula, learning paths, and blended learning solutions that promote engagement, application, and knowledge retention.
Ensure all instructional materials meet quality, accessibility, brand, and learning experience standards.
Integrate AI tools and methods into the learning lifecycle to enhance analysis, accelerate content development, personalize learning, and improve insights.
Evaluate learning programs, vendors, tools, and processes using Stanley Martin’s learning measurement methodology, informed by Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation and the Phillips ROI Model.
Analyze data and insights to improve learning effectiveness, demonstrate impact on performance and results, and provide recommendations to leaders.
Partner with business leaders to drive learning adoption, on-the-job application, and reinforcement of behavior change.
Partner with HR Operations to support enterprise performance management practices, including goal setting, coaching, leadership capabilities, career development, and feedback loops.
Support the design and execution of enterprise onboarding programs that deliver consistent, high-quality new hire experience and accelerate time to productivity.
Oversee the organization’s Learning Management System (LMS), including user management, workflows, content governance, and reporting.
Partner with IT and external vendors to optimize learning system performance, integrations, and user experience.
Implement analytics dashboards and reporting structures to track learning engagement, effectiveness, and business impact.
Drive effective utilization and learning pathway design within vendor learning platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Learning).
Represent the organization professionally in all interactions.
Collaborate to enthusiastically drive TAC Team culture and initiatives.
Promote and uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin Homes.
Adhere to and promote all safety standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more