US Learning & Development Manager

Start Date: Immediate

About this role 

As a Learning & Development (L&D) Manager, you’ll empower our people to reach their highest potential. You’ll lead a US team focused on designing, organizing, delivering, and evaluating targeted upskilling opportunities to ensure employees receive the right training at the right time. If you're passionate about scaling your influence through a team and fostering growth in others, this role is for you! You'll coach your direct reports to enhance their instructional design skills while executing targeted training programs across the talent lifecycle.

What you’ll do 

• Inspirational team leader: Motivate and guide a diverse team by setting an energetic pace and leading by example, fostering a culture of growth and innovation
• Cross-functional collaborator: Engage with regional and functional teams (commercial Vice Presidents, HR, Talent Acquisition, IT Engineering) to drive training programs 
• Goal-oriented strategy: Partner with members of leadership to set the training agenda and corresponding OKRs, inspiring the team to exceed ambitious goals and enhance AlphaSights’ Learning & Development offering 
• Innovative Problem Solver: Embrace a humble tinkerer mentality with a passion for continuous improvement; utilize feedback to refine training impact and deploy innovative upskilling strategies 
• Adaptive and hands-on: Flexibly manage tasks, from conducting needs analysis to setting budgets, while maintaining strong relationships with members of leadership and advocating for training advancements 
• Collaborative: Possess an inquisitive spirit with an interactive approach (you’re intentional about collecting and using feedback) and effectively communicating - clearly, kindly, and frequently - within the team and across the firm 

What you’ll get

• Responsibility for managing your own team
• Strong leadership buy-in and involvement from the outset, and engaged learners who own their development
• Access to an advanced suite of learning technology services (LMS, 360 feedback provider, eLearning content creation platform) 
• The responsibility to set the training agenda for AlphaSights’ largest region - facilitating training programs with up to 250+ learners 
• No two days are the same, you’ll have a diverse experience working across a few different mediums:  
• Creating content on commercial and soft skills
• Designing and delivering both in-person and asynchronous (LMS) 
• Working with direct reports to deliver centralized and decentralized training offerings (some direct reports work as business partners whereas others serve a center of excellence)
• Annual learning budget to invest in your development

Requirements 

• 4-5 years of previous work experience in a fast-paced Learning & Development, Commercial Enablement, Human Resources role, or commercial role with a desire to build a career in corporate training 
• People management or team lead experience. We’re looking for someone with experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple work streams and to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
• Ability to build relationships and consult partnerships with key stakeholders
• Attention to detail with written content including copy and proofing
• Sees roadblocks as hurdles, and approaches them as opportunities for creative problem-solving 
• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Psychology, Human Resources, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Compensation and benefits

• Total expected compensation: $110,000-$115,000+ including bonus
• 20 vacation days, in addition to 10 public holidays, and business closure during winter holiday week
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match – 4% of your total compensation matched dollar-for-dollar
• Option to WFH Friday when not delivering a training

Reporting line

Reports to Senior Vice President of Talent Effectiveness