L&D Core Manager: Curriculum & Cross‑Office Leader

Skadden, Arps...LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP seeks a Manager, Learning and Development Core to lead core curricula across offices, collaborating with the Custom Learning and Design team to ensure programs align with the firm's strategy.

The role emphasizes delivering, evaluating, and refining professional development for associates and counsel, including the Business Development Academy and litigation curricula, while coordinating with Partners and People Teams to promote mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in learning and development, including curriculum design, implementation, and program evaluation.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of aligning learning initiatives to organizational goals.
• Strong understanding of professional development needs for associates at various levels, with the ability to create and refine curriculums incorporating various learning methods.
• Proven ability to review, evaluate, and implement impactful learning programs using data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement practices.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and shifting priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to engage, develop, and inspire teams and associates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, enhance, implement, and evaluate core curricula across offices to align with L&D strategy.
• Oversee the Business Development Academy in collaboration with Core L&D and BD teams.
• Lead the technical skills (litigation) curricula for associates and counsel at all levels.
• Collaborate with Partners, People Teams, and mentorship programs to promote growth opportunities.
• Gather and act on feedback; measure program outcomes and communicate results to leadership.
• Monitor time, attendance, and expenses to ensure policy compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Learning & development

Curriculum design

Strategic planning

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Communication

Cross-office collaboration

Mentorship programs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP seeks a Manager, Learning and Development Core to lead core curricula across offices, collaborating with the Custom Learning and Design team to ensure programs align with the firm's strategy.

The role emphasizes delivering, evaluating, and refining professional development for associates and counsel, including the Business Development Academy and litigation curricula, while coordinating with Partners and People Teams to promote mentorship and growth.