Senior Learning and Development Manager

Public Library of Science

3d • Remote

About The Position

The L&D manager will build capability for our leaders to manage and lead in a changing environment, improve employee engagement, and create a culture of continuous learning across the business. They will be a key link between HR, business leaders, and employees to turn business needs into learning action. By identifying skills gaps, designing learning interventions, and delivering or sourcing cost-effective training that supports business goals the L&D manager will also work with managers and leaders to make sure learning is practical, relevant, and aligned to performance needs within budget. As a senior member of the P&C leadership team, the role will champion business values and ensure continuous innovation and improvement in line with business priorities and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of leading in a similar role in industry
• Coaching and mentoring senior leaders (up to C suite)
• Learning and development methods for example Online training, e-learning and blended methods
• Training needs analysis aligned to business needs
• Program design, delivery, impact analysis and evaluation
• Budgeting and vendor management
• Learning Management System platform usage
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder management and the ability to influence leaders and managers
• Project management, organization, and follow-through
• Analytical and data literacy skills to assess learning effectiveness
• Leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• A degree in HR, business, psychology, education, or a related field
• [US] Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) or Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
• [UK] Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 5 and above in Learning and Development or Institute of Management (ILM) or similar L&D qualifications

Nice To Haves

• An advanced coaching qualification

Responsibilities

• Design a structured manager curriculum (e.g. ‘New Manager Essentials’, ‘Leading Through Change’, ‘Coaching and Feedback’, ‘Performance and Difficult Conversations’).
• Implement blended learning (workshops, e‑learning, peer learning, coaching) tailored to different levels of managers.
• Equip managers with people management skills shown to drive engagement, such as goalsetting, recognition, coaching, and communication.
• Build manager skills to lead change locally: translating strategy, agile ways of working, addressing resistance, and sustaining new behaviors in their teams.
• Integrate change leadership skills into the manager development pathway.
• Identify leadership competencies aligned to PLOS’ strategy and values, and design development pathways for emerging, mid‑level, and senior leaders.
• Implement development programs (e.g. high potential cohorts, stretch assignments, mentoring) to build a robust internal pipeline.
• Support succession planning by aligning learning plans with critical roles and future organization design.
• Conduct training needs analysis across functions to prioritize capability gaps with the highest business impact.
• Develop an annual manager and leadership development plan with clear objectives, measures, and budget.
• Manage a centralized learning and development budget.
• Establish evaluation methods (surveys, behavior change, performance metrics) to track results and continuously improve programs.
• Promote a culture where managers role model learning, share best practice, and support development in their teams.
• Curate cost-effective learning resources (playlists, toolkits, internal facilitators, and selected external providers).
• Partner with People Business Partners to integrate learning into performance management and talent processes.

Benefits

• 401k with employer match
• Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid)
• Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave
• Parental leave
• Birthday and three winter holidays days off
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year
• Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Personal accident insurance
• Pension with up to 10% employer match
• 25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave

What This Job Offers

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