Professional Development Manager, Business Professionals

MWE • Washington, DC

3d • $131,000 - $194,000

About The Position

The Professional Development Manager develops and facilitates training, curricula, and program content for the global business professional population. This role combines in-depth management and leadership development skills with the ability to design, deliver and evaluate training programs tailored to a law firm environment. The Professional Development Manager works closely with Human Resources Managers and leaders across the C-Suite functions to assess substantive learning needs, design training strategies and ensure that programming is aligned with the Firm’s goals and evolving market and legal trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least six (6) years of related work experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to adapt training styles and delivery for a variety of learning styles and preferences
• Ability to work across geographies and training delivery platforms (in-person, virtual, hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs assessments across business professional functions by analyzing skill gaps, performance data, and stakeholder input to inform a firmwide professional development strategy
• Design and implement role-specific curricula and learning pathways aligned to McDermott’s competency frameworks, career pathing models, and business priorities, leveraging instructional design methodologies
• Develop scalable, blended learning programs tailored to diverse business professional populations and learning styles
• Lead the creation of high-impact training content and materials, including digital learning modules, facilitator guides, and toolkits that support skill development aligned with firm core competencies
• Establish curriculum governance and continuous improvement processes, regularly evaluating program effectiveness through metrics, feedback, and business outcomes to refine offerings
• Align all learning initiatives with firm strategy and operational priorities, ensuring programs directly support business performance, talent development, and retention goals
• Leverage learning technologies and LMS platforms to deliver, track, and optimize training experiences, incorporating modern approaches such as microlearning and digital content delivery
• Manage external vendors and internal subject matter experts to design and deliver specialized training programs, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost-effectiveness
• Manage and train direct report(s) and other junior professional development team members

Benefits

• Successful candidates will be provided with outstanding career opportunities and will receive a competitive total rewards package with the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses.
• Full time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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