Learning Solutions Senior Program Manager

Labcorp • Durham, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Learning Solutions Senior Program Manager leads a strategic portfolio of enterprise learning programs and services that drive workforce capability, compliance, and business transformation. This senior-level role is accountable for the full lifecycle of learning initiatives—from strategic planning and instructional design oversight to execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement. The Senior Program Manager brings deep expertise in project and program management, instructional design standards, executive development and compliance learning, and serves as a thought partner to senior stakeholders across HR and the business. This role indirectly leads cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise learning strategy, operational excellence, and measurable impact. The role will be focused on the development and management of frontline leader programming. This hybrid position offers a balanced schedule of a minimum of three in-office days in either Burlington, NC or Durham, NC, supporting both collaboration and flexibility

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Business, or related field
• 8 or more years of progressive experience in program/project management, learning and development, or talent management.
• Strategic thinking and enterprise mindset
• Advanced program and project management
• Instructional design and compliance learning expertise
• Executive stakeholder engagement and influence
• Data-driven decision-making and reporting
• Operational rigor and governance
• Leadership and team development
• Innovation and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Demonstrated success leading complex, enterprise-wide learning programs with measurable business impact, specifically in the executive level.
• Deep knowledge of instructional design, adult learning theory, and compliance learning frameworks.
• Experienced in developing competency-based learning solutions for frontline and middle leader populations.
• Certification in project/program management (e.g., PMP, PgMP) or learning design (e.g., CPLP, ATD).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring/leading other program managers.
• Experience in managing enterprise-wide mentoring programming.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Program Leadership Lead high-impact executive level learning programs that support enterprise-wide priorities, regulatory requirements, and workforce development.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable program plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and learning strategy.
• Provide oversight and guidance to other program managers and project teams, fostering consistency and excellence across initiatives.
• Instructional Design & Compliance Expertise Ensure learning programs adhere to instructional design best practices, accessibility standards, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with instructional designers to shape learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, and outcomes-driven.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in compliance learning, supporting risk mitigation and regulatory alignment.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Build strong relationships with senior HR leaders, business executives, and external partners to define program goals and success metrics.
• Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive adoption, engagement, and alignment with learning initiatives.
• Represent the learning function in enterprise forums and governance bodies.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Establish and maintain program governance, documentation, and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor program performance using advanced analytics and KPIs, driving data-informed decisions and continuous improvement.
• Lead budget planning, vendor management, and resource allocation for strategic programs.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees