Training and Development Manager job description

Job brief

We are looking for an experienced Training and Development Manager to elevate our internal learning strategy and drive employee growth across our global teams. In this role, you will lead the full lifecycle of training, from conducting gap analyses and designing curricula to managing our digital learning platforms. You will work closely with leadership to identify emerging skill needs and build programs that scale with our business growth. If you are a passionate educator and data-driven strategist looking to make a measurable impact on employee retention and performance, we want to hear from you.

What is a Training and Development Manager?

A Training and Development Manager is a strategic HR leader responsible for identifying talent gaps and architecting comprehensive learning ecosystems. By utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Workday Learning or Cornerstone OnDemand, a Training and Development Manager ensures that professional development initiatives align with long-term business objectives. Their work spans instructional design, technical skills training, and leadership coaching, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance workforce development.

What does a Training and Development Manager do?

A Training and Development Manager creates and facilitates workshops, develops e-learning modules, and conducts thorough needs assessments to measure the effectiveness of training interventions. They partner with department heads to identify skill deficiencies and deploy targeted curriculum, ranging from technical certifications to soft-skills development. By analyzing completion data, course evaluations, and performance metrics, they continuously refine their pedagogical approach to ensure the organization maintains a competitive advantage through its human capital.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deploy comprehensive learning and development curricula using instructional design principles and tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate.
• Manage the administration and optimization of the company’s Learning Management System (LMS) to track employee progress, course completion, and certification requirements.
• Conduct organization-wide training needs assessments through qualitative interviews and quantitative performance data to identify specific skill gaps within functional teams.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual instructor-led training (ILT) sessions on topics including leadership development, technical systems training, and professional soft skills.
• Evaluate the ROI of training initiatives by analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as employee engagement scores, retention rates, and competency improvement metrics.
• Collaborate with HR business partners to design onboarding programs that accelerate the time-to-productivity for new hires across all corporate departments.
• Stay current on adult learning methodologies, such as the 70-20-10 model or ADDIE framework, to ensure educational content remains modern and effective.
• Oversee the annual training budget, managing vendor relationships with external educational providers and sourcing specialized training content for niche technical roles.

Requirements and skills

• 5+ years of professional experience in training, organizational development, or instructional design within a fast-scaling corporate environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as TalentLMS, Docebo, or similar enterprise-grade educational technology platforms.
• Proven expertise in instructional design methodologies and multimedia development tools, specifically Articulate 360, Vyond, or Camtasia for video-based learning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field; Master’s degree or CPTD certification is highly preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics and translate learning outcomes into actionable business strategy recommendations.
• Experience facilitating interactive training workshops for diverse audiences, including executive-level leadership and remote-first teams across different time zones.
• Deep understanding of modern adult learning theories, blended learning strategies, and the integration of social and collaborative learning into the workflow.
• Exceptional project management abilities, with a history of delivering complex, multi-phase curriculum development projects on schedule and within budget constraints.

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