Learning & Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Do you thrive on building strong teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning?

As a Learning & Development (L&D) Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping our organization's future by empowering employees to achieve their full potential. In this role, you will work with internal stakeholders to assess training needs, design and deliver engaging learning programs, and measure the impact of these initiatives to ensure they align with our strategic goals. The successful candidate may be resident in Dennis Group’s Springfield, Massachusetts, Atlanta, Georgia, or Salt Lake City, Utah offices. Remote work with frequent travel to our physical offices will also be considered. This position is part of the People & Management leadership team and reports to the Director of People & Management.

Responsibilities:

The L&D Manager will partner with Dennis Group team leads and subject matter experts to:

• Lead the organization’s learning and development team.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify knowledge and skill gaps across the organization.
• Drive the organization’s career pathways and professional development initiatives.
• Along with their team, create high-quality training materials, including presentations, handouts, and online modules incorporating existing technical discipline materials and/or from the ground up.
• Facilitate the transfer of learning to on-the-job application.

Additionally, the L&D Manager will:

• Partner with internal stakeholders to continue to develop a learning and development strategy for the organization.
• Work with the broader People & Management team to improve onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and measure learning outcomes.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest learning and development trends and technologies.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to ensure learning programs are aligned with business needs.
• Develop and implement comprehensive learning programs, using a variety of instructional methods (e.g., instructor-led training, eLearning, coaching, mentoring).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design, Human Resources Development, Adult Education, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in learning and development or a similar role.
• Strong instructional design skills.
• Experience with developing and delivering training programs using a variety of methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to assess training needs and measure learning outcomes.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience delivering learning and development content in a professional services organization is a plus.
• A passion for learning and development.