Senior Manager, Talent Development

Summary

Join Alma, a leading mental health care company, as a Senior Manager of Talent Development. You will lead learning and development initiatives, designing and delivering programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities. This role requires expertise in instructional design, facilitation, project management, and training program administration. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in talent development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Alma offers a remote-first work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, stipends, and paid time off. We are committed to building equity and offer a competitive salary.

Requirements

• Have 7+ years of experience in talent development, training, or learning and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role and 2 years of experience directly managing a team
• Have strong expertise in instructional design, including e-learning tools and methodologies
• Have proven experience facilitating workshops and training sessions for all levels of an organization
• Be proficient in LMS administration and have familiarity with learning technologies
• Have exceptional project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Have experience managing vendors, contractors, and budgets
• Have strong organizational and event planning skills
• Have excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Have knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in learning and development
• Be comfortable facilitating live trainings and attending offsites within the US (~15% of the year)
• Be passionate about mental health and have a commitment to Alma’s mission

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement comprehensive learning and development programs, both virtual and in-person, aligned with Alma’s strategic goals and competencies, focused on Management and Leadership
• Provide thought leadership on key manager and leadership concepts rooted in organizational psychology and current research in the field
• Leverage adult learning principles, create innovative, evidence-based learning interventions, including e-learning modules, facilitator guides, and participant activities and guidebooks
• Oversee the administration and optimization of the LMS, ensuring content is current, organized, and user-friendly. Track and analyze learning data to measure program effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Identify, evaluate, and manage external vendors, contractors, and consultants to deliver specialized training programs and resources
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align training programs with organizational priorities, ensuring timely delivery and ROI
• Serve as a lead facilitator for leadership development programs, team-building workshops, and other talent development initiatives, foster interactive and inclusive learning experiences
• Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in talent development and instructional design

Benefits

• We’re a remote-first company
• Health insurance plans through Aetna (medical and dental) and MetLife (vision), including FSA and HSA plans
• 401K plan (ADP)
• Monthly therapy and wellness stipends
• Monthly co-working space membership stipend
• Monthly work-from-home stipend
• Financial wellness benefits through Northstar
• Pet discount program through United Pet Care
• Financial perks and rewards through BenefitHub
• EAP access through Aetna
• One-time home office stipend to set up your home office
• Comprehensive parental leave plans
• 11 paid holidays, 1 Alma Mental Health Day, and 1 Alma Volunteering Day
• Flexible PTO
• 3 weeks of PTO, plus 7 sick days to recharge