Learning and Development Manager

Ascent Developer Solutions • Encino, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadership team with a deep understanding and personal experience in virtually every facet of real estate development, Ascent is uniquely positioned to create custom, innovative lending solutions for a variety of real estate development business strategies. The L&D Manager will build and lead Ascent University, designing and executing scalable learning programs that enhance leadership capability, employee performance, and organizational growth. This role will partner closely with leadership, HR, and business leaders to align development initiatives with strategic priorities.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years in Learning & Development, Talent Development
• Experience building progressive L&D programs from scratch
• Strong facilitation and instructional design skills
• Experience with LMS platforms
• Executive presence and stakeholder management
• Strong program management skills
• Strong collaboration and consultation approach
• Experience with LMS reporting and ROI analytics
• Fluent in AI adoption and application
• Passionate about cultivating learning cultures with commercial outcomes

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide L&D strategy
• Design core programs (onboarding, functional/role specific, manager, executive, HiPo)
• Build competency frameworks and career paths
• Create curriculum, through partnership with SMEs
• Facilitate workshops and learning sessions
• Manage external vendors and coaches
• Oversee LMS and learning content
• Build executive & managerial development programs (new managers- executive)
• Implement 360 feedback and coaching
• Support succession planning
• Launch and manage HiPo program
• Build internship and early talent programs
• Design and deliver interviewer training
• Standardize hiring practices across the organization
• Define KPIs (engagement, retention, promotion rates)
• Track ROI of learning programs
• Continuously improve based on data

Benefits

• five health plans
• two dental plans
• health savings accounts
• flexible spending accounts
• vision coverage
• a 401(k) plan
• other optional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed