Learning & Development Manager

Summary

Join Dandy, a rapidly growing dental technology company, as their Learning & Development Manager. Reporting to the Director of People Operations, you will design and implement comprehensive learning strategies for their 1500-person organization. Key responsibilities include developing onboarding programs, driving manager enablement, building dentistry knowledge curriculum, championing AI adoption, and implementing learning measurement systems. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of L&D experience, high-growth startup experience, and a strong background in manager development. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact at a hyper-growth company revolutionizing healthcare. Dandy provides a competitive salary and equity, comprehensive benefits, flexible PTO, and a remote-friendly culture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Learning & Development experience with demonstrated success designing and implementing learning programs at scale
• High-growth startup experience (500+ employees) with ability to build programs from the ground up in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong background in manager and leadership development with experience creating enablement programs for growing management teams
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with experience engaging diverse audiences on complex technical content
• Data-driven approach with experience measuring learning effectiveness and managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Experience with AI tools and digital transformation initiatives to drive productivity and innovation across teams

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end onboarding programs that rapidly bring new employees up to speed on company culture, processes, and essential dentistry knowledge
• Drive manager enablement across the organization including leadership development, coaching skills, and performance management training for our growing management team
• Build and maintain dentistry knowledge curriculum ensuring all employees understand dental industry basics and best practices relevant to their roles
• Champion AI enablement across the organization serving as a voice and advocate for AI adoption, training employees on AI tools and best practices to enhance productivity
• Implement learning systems and measurement to deliver, track, and optimize the effectiveness of all learning initiatives
• Facilitate training and development programs partnering with subject matter experts to create scalable learning experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare or dental industry experience with understanding of clinical workflows and terminology
• Experience implementing AI tools or automation in learning environments to drive efficiency and innovation
• Experience with virtual and hybrid learning delivery models
• Previous experience scaling L&D programs during periods of rapid headcount growth

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution
• Flexible PTO policy and company holidays
• Remote-friendly culture with flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity for rapid career growth in a fast-scaling organization