Learning & Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy that aligns with organizational goals, business priorities, and workforce needs.

• Create scalable learning solutions that foster leadership effectiveness, employee growth, and organizational advancement.

• Establish learning frameworks, competency models, and developmental pathways.

• Collaborate with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to identify capability gaps and execute development solutions.

• Design, implement, and enhance leadership development programs tailored for emerging leaders, managers, directors, and executives.

• Create and facilitate workshops focused on communication, coaching, performance management, change leadership, resilience, and strategic thinking.

• Develop leadership assessment methodologies and provide coaching and developmental guidance.

• Oversee enterprise talent review processes and maintain succession planning for key leadership and technical roles.

• Evaluate organizational bench strength, identify high-potential talent, and formulate succession-readiness development plans.

• Administer and interpret leadership and behavioral assessments.

• Monitor learning effectiveness and developmental outcomes using KPIs and talent metrics.

• Manage and optimize learning technologies, platforms, and content libraries, including LinkedIn Learning.

• Create structured learning journeys, career pathways, and personalized learning recommendations.

• Support organizational transformation through change management and capability-building strategies.

• Facilitate sessions on team effectiveness, workshops, and strategic planning discussions.

• Manage relationships with external learning vendors, consultants, certifications, and leadership development partners.

• Handle program budgets and learning investments.

• Ensure the measurement and continuous improvement of learning programs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Report directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or Human Resources.

• At least 5 years of experience leading enterprise-wide learning and leadership development initiatives.

• Proven track record in designing and implementing leadership assessment frameworks, talent review processes, and succession planning programs.

• Experience using LinkedIn Learning or similar learning management platforms to develop structured career pathways and personalized learning recommendations.

• Strong skills in facilitation, presentation, and executive communication.

• A passion for sustainability and a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the environment.

• Professional certifications in leadership or behavioral assessments such as MBTI, DISC, Hogan Assessments, CliftonStrengths, Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, or EQ-i Emotional Intelligence assessment.

• Certification in Organizational Development, Talent Management, HR, or Executive Coaching.

• Experience in developing leadership talent within consulting, professional services, energy, sustainability, engineering, technology, SaaS, or utility-related sectors.

• Industry experience in energy efficiency, clean energy, utilities, sustainability, engineering, environmental services, or related fields.

• Experience supporting a diverse workforce, including consultants, program delivery teams, engineers, project managers, technical specialists, and corporate functions.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence leaders across all levels.

• An analytical mindset with a proven ability to translate talent insights into strategic organizational actions.

• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check.

• A pre-employment drug screening may be required if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.

• Three weeks of paid vacation each year.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Parental leave.

• Employee assistance program.

• Commuter benefits.

• Additional supplemental offerings.