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As Manager, Learning & Development, reporting to the US-based Director of Talent Management and Development, you will play a pivotal people leader role, responsible for driving the growth and capability of both our workforce and our regional Learning & Development Managers. In this newly expanded position, you will lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of regional L&D Managers, ensuring all learning initiatives are aligned, effective, and support our global ambitions. Additionally, you will continue to personally manage and facilitate all US-based onboarding and training workshops.

In this role you will…

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of regional Learning & Development Managers, providing strategic direction, coaching, and support to ensure regional excellence and consistency in delivery.
• Serve as the primary facilitator for all US-based onboarding and training sessions, ensuring high-quality learning experiences and participant engagement.
• Conduct continuous skill and gap analyses in partnership with your team, validate findings through data, and consult with subject matter experts (SMEs) and leadership.
• Oversee the development and implementation of adaptive, innovative, and forward-thinking learning solutions across regions, while retaining direct responsibility for U.S. programs.
• Collaborate closely with the People Team and senior leaders, identifying evolving skill needs and empowering employees with robust tools, assessments, and learning pathways for career advancement.
• Champion talent management practices such as Development Conversations, Cultural Initiatives, and Onboarding programs, ensuring a globally consistent but locally tailored approach.
• Curate and coordinate globally accessible learning content and programs in partnership with your team.
• Leverage AI-driven tools and solutions to enhance onboarding and ongoing training, including:
  • Utilizing personalized learning platforms based on role, skills, and goals.
  • Implementing adaptive technologies to dynamically adjust content.
  • Employing sentiment analysis for continual improvement.
• Assign training duties to team members as appropriate in other regions, ensuring coverage and excellence, while maintaining direct facilitation in the U.S.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and development planning with your team; manage workload distribution and foster collaboration and best practice sharing.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required in support of the Director of Talent Management and Development.

You’ve got what it takes if you…

• Have 7–10+ years of experience in Learning & Development, including experience managing or leading a team of L&D professionals (SaaS industry highly preferred).
• Demonstrate proven ability to lead and develop people managers, including in virtual, matrixed, and/or global environments.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Exhibit creative problem-solving abilities and a growth mindset.
• Have strong proficiency in creating digital collateral using Canva, Camtasia, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bring expertise with AI technologies relevant to L&D.
• Are adept at applying adult learning theories and instructional design principles to drive business outcomes.
• Know how to measure and evaluate program effectiveness and stay abreast of L&D trends and innovation.
• Demonstrate strong change management skills and adaptability, supporting employees and teams through organizational change.

Extra dose of awesome if you…

• Have experience using Cornerstone’s learning solutions.
• Have led teams responsible for deploying Cornerstone’s products/org-wide initiatives.

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