Manager, Training and Talent Development

Coterie

2d • $120,000 - $145,000 • Remote

About The Position

Coterie Insurance is seeking a forward-thinking, hands-on learning and development professional to build and lead initiatives that strengthen leadership capabilities, accelerate organizational effectiveness, and prepare the workforce for continued growth. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the role partners with leaders across the organization to establish a scalable learning and development framework supporting leadership excellence, cross-functional collaboration, AI adoption, and organizational readiness.

The Manager will design and deliver leadership development programs, facilitate AI-focused learning, support leadership assimilation and team effectiveness, and administer the annual companywide mandatory training calendar. The role combines strategic planning with practical program development, facilitation, measurement, and continuous improvement. Quarterly in-person New Manager Training sessions require travel, as do other business needs.

The position is 100% remote. The estimated annual salary is $120,000–$145,000, with consideration for a salary above the midpoint for candidates with additional relevant experience. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience independently designing, developing, and delivering leadership or professional development programs.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, including experience engaging audiences in person and virtually.
• Ability to identify organizational challenges, develop actionable solutions, and independently drive initiatives through completion.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders to assess learning needs and develop targeted development programs.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and experiential learning methodologies.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on program development and delivery.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing business priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel for quarterly in-person training programs and other business needs.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building learning and development programs within a high-growth, technology-enabled, or scaling organization.
• Experience designing and facilitating leadership assimilation, team effectiveness, or organizational development interventions.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their applications in workforce productivity, learning, and organizational transformation.
• Experience sourcing and managing external training consultants, facilitators, and subject matter experts.
• Experience developing cross-functional learning initiatives that improve business processes and collaboration.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as ATD, CPTD, SHRM-SCP, Prosci, or other organizational development credentials.
• Experience working within insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief People Officer to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive New Manager Training Program that establishes consistent leadership expectations and management capabilities.
• Own the planning, content development, facilitation, and continuous improvement of quarterly in-person New Manager Training sessions, including travel to facilitate them.
• Develop practical learning experiences covering performance management, accountability, coaching, difficult conversations, employee engagement, delegation, and effective communication.
• Identify and develop ongoing leadership programs for emerging leaders, experienced managers, and senior leaders.
• Create leadership resources, toolkits, and reinforcement activities that help managers apply training in their daily work.
• Evaluate leadership capability gaps and recommend learning interventions to improve management effectiveness.
• Research and engage external AI experts, facilitators, and training partners to deliver relevant educational experiences.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and technology leaders to develop and facilitate AI learning tailored to Coterie's business functions.
• Monitor emerging AI capabilities, workforce trends, and learning methodologies to recommend development initiatives.
• Measure AI training effectiveness and work with stakeholders to assess employee confidence, proficiency, and practical application of AI tools.
• Facilitate leadership assimilation sessions for teams experiencing leadership transitions, helping accelerate integration, set mutual expectations, build trust, and improve communication.
• Help newly formed or restructured teams navigate the forming and storming stages of team development.
• Partner with the CPO and functional leaders to identify teams that could benefit from targeted interventions, facilitated discussions, or team development activities.
• Conduct follow-up assessments of leadership assimilation activities and identify additional support needs.
• Oversee and administer the annual companywide mandatory training calendar, aligning it with regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and organizational priorities.
• Coordinate scheduling, assignment, communication, and tracking of required employee training, with clear expectations and completion deadlines.
• Monitor completion rates, identify overdue assignments, and maintain accurate records for compliance reporting and audit readiness.
• Promote timely completion of mandatory training through reporting, follow-up, and escalation of noncompliance in accordance with company policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate training administration, tracking, reporting, and escalation processes.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Aetna, with 100% of premiums paid by the company.
• Dental and vision insurance through Guardian, with 100% of premiums paid by the company.
• Basic life insurance, with 100% of premiums paid by the company.
• Access to a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) for employees using HSA-eligible plans.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting; participation requires being at least 21 years old.
• Flexible PTO policy offering up to 4 weeks in the first 12 months; thereafter, PTO usage aligns with company standards and typically does not exceed 5 weeks per calendar year.
• 12 company-paid holidays each year.
• Annual continuing education stipend.
• 100% remote work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager