Remote Director of Corporate Training and Development

Summary

The job description is for a Director of Corporate Training & Development at Nerdy, a leading online learning platform. The role involves designing, implementing, and refining high-impact training strategies to drive the company's growth. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 8+ years of experience in managing training teams, and expertise in areas such as data analysis, project management, and curriculum development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of demonstrated success in managing and leading successful training teams
• 5+ years of experience in organizational development, adult learning concepts, curriculum design, e-Learning, direct training, instructional design, leadership training curriculum development and on-demand learning
• 5+ years of Learning Management Systems (LMS) administration experience, strongly preferred
• Proven track record in developing effective training programs for sales and customer success teams in a remote-first environment
• Strong competence in data analysis and continuous improvement strategies related to training and development
• Demonstrated expertise in program and project management
• Experience in creating large-scale, online training programs
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, product, marketing, and operations leaders to develop core content and mastery assessments
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to deliver top-tier learning and development solutions across diverse audiences
• Classroom presence and ability to develop high-quality classroom trainers

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, planning, execution and implementation of cutting edge training programs including e-learning courses, and workshops aligned with the objectives and strategy focused on business needs and company systems
• Collaborate with leadership teams to assess ongoing and future training and development needs as well as determine effectiveness of programs
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of training professionals
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering employees to reach their full potential
• Collaborate with fellow Nerds at the company, teams, and organizational leaders to identify organizational needs, evaluate development plans, and craft innovative solutions
• Partner with key departments to drive change management and promote training initiatives
• Develop and manage a communication strategy to highlight key training processes and activities
• Assess current training programs, design strategic improvements, and oversee the implementation and evaluation of learning solutions
• Create data-driven training plans for new hires in customer-facing roles, ensuring their successful onboarding and development
• Design engaging training materials and lead both large and small group training sessions

Benefits

• Competitive Salary plus Equity in the company
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401k Company Matching Plan
• Maternity, Paternal, and Adoption Leave
• Remote Position
• Flexible PTO
• Free Learning Membership for you and your household (1-1 tutoring hours, unlimited use of on-demand services, and access to our online classes)
• Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help transform how the world learns!