Senior Manager, Training

Department: People and Culture
Reports to: Chief People and Culture Officer
Job Type: Full-time – Regular
Job Classification: Salaried (Exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – 8949 Wilshire, Academy Museum, Pickford, Fairbanks (All Locations)

Summary/Objective:
The Senior Manager, Training, manages and enhances the Academy’s existing training and organizational development programs, and implements new initiatives that strengthen employee growth, engagement, and performance. This role ensures all learning programs are inclusive, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals. Working closely with the People & Culture and Legal teams, the Senior Manager oversees the effective delivery, tracking, and evaluation of training programs that support leadership development, compliance, and continuous improvement across the Academy.

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite presence for at least two days per week, with flexibility to work at other Academy locations as needed.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Manage and enhance existing training and development programs to support engagement, retention, and professional growth.
• Implement new training programs and initiatives aligned with organizational goals and employee development needs.
• Conduct annual assessments to identify employee and departmental training priorities.
• Coordinate and facilitate required and recommended training sessions across departments.
• Oversee logistics, vendor coordination, and scheduling to ensure effective program delivery.
• Maintain training calendars, tracking systems, and databases to monitor participation and completion.
• Collaborate with leaders to strengthen onboarding, compliance, and leadership development initiatives.
• Analyze feedback and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support organizational development and change management initiatives that enhance the employee experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling employee development information.

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing, implementing, and facilitating employee training or organizational development programs.
• Proven ability to coordinate and deliver training both in person and virtually (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Analytical ability to assess training needs and evaluate program outcomes.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all aspects of learning and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, CPLP, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience supporting organizational development, engagement, or change management initiatives.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception:Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00. The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
• Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with a company match
• Clean Air Commuter Program
• Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
• Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
• Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Free Academy membership screenings
• Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage

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