Training & Development Manager

Schwazze•Denver, CO

24d

About The Position

The Training & Development Manager will be responsible for building Schwazze's first company-wide Learning and Development infrastructure, supporting employees at all levels of the organization, from frontline teams to corporate functions. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling an organizational learning strategy that enhances capability, strengthens culture, supports change, and accelerates performance across all functions. This includes launching and managing a Learning Management System (LMS) from the ground up, creating development pathways that reinforce our values-based culture, and leading learning programs that support integration during active M&A activity. This leader will serve as Schwazze's learning architect, culture champion, and change management partner, ensuring all learning experiences are engaging, modern, data-driven, and aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Build Schwazze's learning and development framework from the ground up, including leadership development, onboarding, compliance learning, and functional development.
Lead the design, launch, and ongoing management of the company's first Learning Management System (LMS), including content development, system configuration, and governance.
Develop and maintain comprehensive onboarding programs that support organizational integration, culture assimilation, and rapid productivity for all roles.
Create learning pathways for emerging leaders, front-line managers, and high-potential talent, aligning development opportunities with succession planning and future organizational needs.
Partner with cross-functional leaders to design learning programs that support organizational growth, culture alignment, and business readiness during M&A integrations.
Develop and deliver engaging training, including workshops, e-learning, coaching, and blended learning experiences across the company.
Lead change management support for enterprise programs, ensuring employees understand, adopt, and sustain new processes, systems, and organizational shifts.
Collaborate with leaders to identify skill gaps, workforce needs, and culture-building priorities that inform long-term development strategy.
Embed company values into the design of all learning tools, creating consistent cultural touchpoints and reinforcing behaviors that drive engagement and performance.
Develop communication plans and change readiness strategies that enhance learning adoption and minimize disruption during transitions.
Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership on organizational learning, change impact, and capability-building initiatives.
Implement and oversee the LMS, e-learning authoring tools, and all learning technologies, ensuring strong adoption, scalability, and usability.
Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to measure program effectiveness, engagement levels, and learning outcomes.
Use data insights to continuously refine learning content, delivery methods, and strategic priorities.
Maintain documentation, learning libraries, SOP repositories, and digital resources to ensure consistency and quality across the company.
Oversee learning budgets and external vendors, ensuring ROI and alignment with organizational needs.