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LEARFIELD · 3 weeks ago

Senior Program Manager, Talent Development

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

LEARFIELD is a company focused on leadership and talent development, seeking a Senior Program Manager to enhance their enterprise-wide programs. This role involves designing, delivering, and evolving leadership development initiatives while partnering with senior leaders and HR to drive capability building and support business strategy.

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Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end strategy, design, planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Learfield’s leadership and manager development programs (e.g., Emerging Leader Program, New Manager Onboarding, High-Potential Leadership Cohort, Executive Development)

Design and deliver high-impact, engaging in-person and virtual workshops on core topics including (but not limited to): Emotional Intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Coaching Skills, Difficult Conversations, Change Management, Decision-Making, and Strategic Thinking

Utilize a variety of adult-learning methods (facilitated discussion, experiential activities, assessments, case studies, role plays, videos, gamification, etc.) to drive behavior change and skill application

Partner closely with senior executives, HR Business Partners, and business unit leaders to assess leadership capability gaps, recommend targeted solutions, and align programs to business priorities

Create and curate world-class learning content, including facilitator guides, participant toolkits, job aids, micro-learning modules, on-demand videos, and digital resources

Design and facilitate customized team-effectiveness and team-building sessions as requested by business leaders

Lead or support upskilling initiatives in emerging areas such as AI literacy, digital productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot), and remote/hybrid leadership, and DEI-related leadership competencies

Build and manage program calendars, logistics, vendor relationships, budgets, and learning technology integrations

Establish success metrics, gather learner and stakeholder feedback, analyze program data, and iterate content and delivery for maximum impact and ROI

Develop and maintain internal knowledge bases, leadership playbooks, and self-service resources

Remain current on leadership development trends, adult-learning science, and industry best practices

Qualification

Leadership DevelopmentProgram ManagementFacilitation SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe InDesignArticulate 360Performance ManagementTeam BuildingChange ManagementCommunication SkillsGrowth Mindset

Required

6+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, talent management, organizational development, or learning & development

2+ years of proven success designing and facilitating leadership programs for managers and individual contributors (both in-person and virtual) with demonstrated impact

3+ years of effective experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, and Articulate 360 (Rise 360)

2+ year seasoned subject matter expert in performance management, talent, and other Organization Development programs

Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior leaders and HR partners

Exceptional project and program management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills; comfortable presenting to executives

Growth mindset, comfortable giving and receiving feedback, and passion for continuous improvement

Preferred

Experience with Workday Learning, Talent, and Performance modules

Relevant certifications in Situational Leadership (I or II), DISC, or other relevant tools

Hands-on experience managing the full Performance Management lifecycle

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans

Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually)

Parental Leave

20 Paid Holidays

401(k) + Match

Short/Long Term Disability

Company

LEARFIELD

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Learfield empowers businesses and universities by connecting big brands to the excitement, passion, tradition and fun of college sports. It is a sub-organization of Learfield Communications.

Founded in 1972

Plano, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees