Global Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Next Insurance; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision and dental options

401(k)

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Next Insurance, located in Waltham, MA, is hiring a Global Senior Manager of Learning & Development. This role is pivotal to crafting global learning strategies for technical skills enhancement and organizational transformation. You will lead the design and execution of AI training initiatives while collaborating with business leaders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over 7 years of experience in Learning & Development, along with proficiency in modern learning technologies and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Learning & Development with exposure to technical training.
• 2+ years of experience managing global teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong ability to operate at strategic and hands-on levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of AI enablement strategy.
• Conduct skills gap analyses for learning needs.
• Design and deliver learning solutions including workshops and courses.

Skills

Cross-cultural communication

Technical training

Learning technologies

AI enablement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Technology or related field

Tools

Lessonly

Job description

Location: Waltham, MA (hybrid)

ERGO NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology‑led, full‑stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.

Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find ERGO NEXT.

Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.

We're building a world‑class, future‑ready talent engine, and this role sits at the heart of that ambition. As Global Senior Manager of Learning & Development, you'll own the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of global learning strategies that sharpen technical skills and accelerate organizational transformation. This role blends strategic thinking with hands‑on execution: you'll build scalable programs, facilitate training directly, partner with leaders across the business, and champion our AI enablement agenda. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in a boardroom conversation about capability strategy and in front of a room running an engaging workshop.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design and execution of ERGO | NEXT's enterprise AI enablement strategy – building capability through a clear AI skills framework, persona‑based learning paths, and applied, use‑case‑driven experiences tied to real work outcomes
• Conduct skills gap analyses to identify current and future technical learning needs across the organization
• Design, deliver, and evaluate a range of learning solutions – including workshops, self‑directed courses, mentoring programs, and peer learning forums
• Facilitate workshops, virtual and in‑person training sessions, and onboarding programs focused on technology and digital competencies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align learning initiatives with business priorities and technology roadmaps
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to ensure training drives performance, consistency, and culture across all locations
• Build and maintain clear metrics and dashboards to track learning effectiveness, adoption, and business impact globally
• Stay current on trends in L&D, AI enablement, and skills‑based organization design
• Ensure all learning content meets best practices for quality and accessibility
• Coach subject matter experts (SMEs) to become more effective trainers

What We Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Technology, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with meaningful exposure to technical or digital training
• 2+ years of experience managing global teams across multiple time zones and geographies
• Proven ability to operate at both the strategic and hands‑on levels – from building long‑term learning frameworks to personally designing and delivering programs
• Strong cross‑cultural communication skills and experience working with global teams
• Solid understanding of modern learning technologies, frameworks, and instructional design methodologies
• Ability to confidently deliver training and facilitate learning in English
• Comfortable navigating a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities
• Flexibility to accommodate meetings across global time zones as needed
• Background in a technology‑driven environment, SaaS, IT, digital transformation, or similar

Preferred:

• Experience with Lessonly
• Certifications in instructional design or learning technologies (ATD, CPTD, CIPD, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, or software development tools

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for the position in the location(s) listed. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ERGO NEXT employees are also potentially eligible for our annual performance‑based incentive program, in addition to our benefits package, consisting of our partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave and more.

US annual base salary range for this full‑time position:

$163,000 - $220,000 USD

One of our core values is ‘Play as a Team’; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. ERGO Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status or other non‑job‑related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. ERGO Next’s policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.