Manager Learning Development Jobs in Olympia, WA

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Position Summary

The Leadership Development Partner is a hands-on, end-to-end practitioner responsible for designing, developing, managing, and facilitating leadership development programs and learning experiences that support the growth of people leaders across the enterprise. This role combines instructional design, content development, project management, and facilitation expertise to deliver high-impact, scalable learning solutions tailored to leadership roles. The Leadership Development Partner will support our enterprise mission to develop the next generation of Arch leaders.

The team is looking to add two positions to the team, with one hire based near the North Carolina offices (Greensboro or Raleigh) and one hire based near the NYC/Jersey City offices. Travel (up to 20%) to other Arch offices will be required for facilitation, consultation, and meetings, with the rest of the time remote.

We would love to talk with candidates with direct experience building leadership development programs, developing content for people leaders, and delivering programs in a hands-on capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Content Development

• Design and develop end-to-end leadership development programs (e.g., workshops, learning paths, blended learning journeys).
• Create engaging content such as facilitator guides, participant materials, eLearning modules, toolkits, and job aids. Ensure materials align with stakeholder expectations, business needs, and cultural values.
• Work with the VP, Leadership Development to develop bespoke leadership interventions to address one-off leadership challenges and the latest leadership development principles and practices.

Project & Program Management

• Manage program timelines, logistics, communications, and stakeholder alignment for multiple leadership development initiatives.
• Coordinate with external vendors, coaches, and consultants as needed.

Program Delivery & Facilitation

• Expertly facilitate leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences for leaders across the organization, virtually and in-person.
• Adjust the facilitation to meet the needs of the different audiences, adapting in the moment based on comprehension, receptivity, and group dynamics.

Measurement, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

• Define program goals and success metrics aligned to business outcomes and coordinate with Leadership Development team members to evaluate and adapt programs based on key insights.
• Support analysis of dashboards, telling the story behind the numbers, making connections and lending insights that increase program effectiveness and impact.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in learning & development, with at least 3 years focused on leadership or executive development.
• Proven experience managing the full cycle of learning program development in dynamic, matrixed corporate environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Skilled in designing learning programs using a range of modalities: live instructor-led, eLearning, microlearning, and blended learning
• Demonstrated experience facilitating leadership learning programs and discussing leadership challenges with senior audiences
• Working knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theory principles
• Comfort applying leadership models and utilizing psychometric assessments (e.g., Hogan) and/or development-focused tools (e.g., Everything DiSC)
• Experience utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint, learning authorship software (e.g., Articulate 360), design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), and LMS/LCMS platforms
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to build trust quickly and influence without authority
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent written and visual communication skills; ability to translate complex concepts into simple, actionable content

Preferred

• Financial services/insurance industry experience
• Experience working in complex, highly matrixed organizations and with different geographies and cultures

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

For Jersey City & NYC Metro: $123,400 - $166,634/year

For NC: $95,700 - $129,141/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

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