Learning and Development Manager
About The Position
The Learning and Development Manager is a key member of the human resources team and will lead enterprise-wide learning initiatives across our growing organization. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a scalable learning and development strategy that supports compliance, operational excellence, leadership capability, and long-term value creation. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with Skillsoft, strong instructional design capability, and demonstrated success building leadership development programs within dynamic, growth-oriented environments.
Requirements
- Strong instructional design experience with the ability to develop original learning content.
- Experience building leadership development programs across multiple leadership levels.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret learning metrics and drive continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong cultural competence and sensitivity, with the ability to work effectively in diverse international environments.
- Ability to travel as required to various company locations.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development or Organizational Development.
- Demonstrated experience administering and optimizing Skillsoft (required) or comparable enterprise LMS platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred (HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field).
- Experience in manufacturing, operations, or multi-site environments preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and manage a system-wide learning and development strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with the SVP – HR & EHS and executive leadership to ensure development initiatives support organizational growth and operational performance.
- Guide the strategy for innovative learning solutions and benchmark best practices across the L&D landscape.
- Maintain professional expertise in learning science, leadership development, and learning technology through ongoing research and development.
- Drive leadership development initiatives across all leadership levels (frontline supervisors through senior leaders).
- Design and oversee implementation of leadership programs aligned with enterprise competency frameworks.
- Support succession planning and talent review processes through structured development pathways.
- Provide coaching and mentoring support to leaders as needed.
- Oversee the development and tracking of individual development plans (IDPs).
- Serve as primary administrator and strategic lead for Skillsoft, ensuring optimal utilization and engagement.
- Manage learning assignments, reporting, tracking, and compliance documentation within Skillsoft.
- Analyze learning analytics to measure effectiveness and ROI.
- Identify opportunities to enhance digital learning adoption and user experience.
- Develop and maintain high-quality instructional materials, including facilitator guides, e-learning modules, leadership toolkits, and blended learning programs.
- Ensure learning content reflects adult learning principles and current learning science.
- Create scalable training content to support onboarding, supervisor development, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Evaluate and improve existing learning content for impact and effectiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
