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PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change.
Senior Learning and Development Manager
Location
Florida + 7 moreAll locations: Florida | Illinois | New York | Maryland | Massachusetts | Pennsylvania | Texas | Virginia
Posted
24 days ago
Salary
$130K - $140K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Learning and Development Manager
PLOS
• 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.
Job 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
- Professional L&D credentials for example
- An advanced coaching qualification - preferred
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
- Birthday and three winter holidays days off
- 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year
- Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office
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