Learning and Development Manager - 3 Month Contractor

IRALOGIX,Inc•Pittsburgh, PA

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

IRALOGIX is seeking an experienced Learning & Development Manager for a 3-month contract to design, build, and implement structured training programs for both new hires and existing employees. This role will play a critical part in strengthening onboarding, role readiness, and ongoing professional development across the organization. The ideal candidate is highly hands-on, comfortable working in fast-paced SaaS/fintech environments, and able to quickly assess learning needs and translate them into scalable, engaging training solutions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Training, or Organizational Development
Proven experience designing onboarding and professional development programs from the ground up
Strong instructional design skills and understanding of adult learning principles
Experience working in SaaS, fintech, or technology-driven organizations preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver within a fixed contract timeframe

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting remote or distributed teams
Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and digital training tools
Background in change management or workforce enablement
Experience aligning training programs to career paths or competency frameworks

Responsibilities

Design and implement structured onboarding programs for new hires across all departments
Develop role-specific training paths in partnership with department leaders
Create onboarding materials including curricula, facilitator guides, self-paced modules, and reference documentation
Ensure onboarding supports faster time-to-productivity and consistent knowledge transfer
Build continuing education programs for existing roles to support skill development, performance improvement, and career growth
Develop soft skill, management, and leadership courses
Identify learning gaps and training needs through stakeholder interviews and role analysis
Develop upskilling and refresher programs aligned with business objectives
Create engaging learning experiences using a blend of formats (live sessions, workshops, self-paced content, documentation)
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices
Establish clear learning objectives, success metrics, and assessment methods
Partner with department leaders, HR, and subject matter experts to gather requirements and validate training content
Serve as a trusted advisor on learning strategy and program structure
Present training plans, progress updates, and outcomes to leadership
Ensure all training programs are well-documented and easily maintainable
Prepare materials and recommendations for post-contract continuity