Internal Learning & Advancement Manager

Blue Signal Search; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work environment

Visibility with senior leadership

Job summary

A professional services organization is looking for an Internal Learning and Advancement Manager to shape workforce learning strategies. This role involves designing impactful workforce development initiatives and managing performance management programs. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in learning and development, preferably in professional services. The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to influence talent growth and engagement significantly.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in learning and development or talent management.
• Experience in professional services or similar industries preferred.
• Proven success in improving employee performance.

Responsibilities

• Design workforce development initiatives aligned with business goals.
• Manage performance management programs including annual reviews.
• Analyze workforce data to enhance program effectiveness.
• Develop scalable learning frameworks for employee growth.
• Collaborate with HR to align development programs with workforce needs.

Skills

Learning and development expertise

Workforce planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Tools

HRIS tools

Workforce analytics tools

Job description

A forward-thinking, design-driven professional services organization is seeking an Internal Learning and Advancement Manager to shape the future of its workforce. This is a high-impact role where you will directly influence how talent grows, performs, and thrives within a collaborative, innovation-focused environment. If you are passionate about building scalable learning strategies, driving employee engagement, and aligning development initiatives with business success, this opportunity offers a platform to make a lasting mark.

This Role Offers

• Competitive compensation with strong benefits
• A hybrid work environment promoting flexibility and collaboration
• High visibility with senior leadership and decision-makers
• The opportunity to design impactful programs that shape company culture and performance
• A people-first organization that values growth, innovation, and excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to design and implement workforce development initiatives aligned with business goals
• Manage and enhance performance management programs, including annual reviews and ongoing check-ins
• Analyze workforce data and training metrics to inform strategic decisions and improve program effectiveness
• Develop scalable learning frameworks that support employee growth across multiple functions
• Collaborate with HR and talent teams to align development programs with workforce planning and budgeting
• Build structured career pathing models to support employee progression and organizational capability

Career Development and Performance Initiatives

• Create and implement structured career pathways that align individual growth with organizational needs
• Design leadership development programs, mentorship opportunities, and peer learning initiatives
• Support internal leadership programs, including planning sessions, advancement criteria, and talent recognition processes
• Partner with managers to strengthen coaching, feedback, and accountability across teams

Talent Pipeline and Onboarding

• Collaborate with talent acquisition partners to support early-career recruiting and internship programs
• Enhance onboarding processes to improve new hire integration, engagement, and productivity
• Build strategies to maintain a strong pipeline of emerging talent

Training and Knowledge Enablement

• Coordinate technical and professional development programs across departments
• Introduce modern learning tools and technologies to improve accessibility and scalability of training
• Develop internal communications to promote learning opportunities and professional growth
• Capture and integrate lessons learned from project cycles into ongoing training efforts
• Support certification and licensure tracking, ensuring alignment with career development goals

Qualifications

• 6 or more years of experience in learning and development, talent management, or workforce planning
• Background in professional services, architecture, engineering, or similar industries preferred
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing programs that improve employee performance and engagement
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HRIS or workforce analytics tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesHighly organized, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for developing people and driving organizational success