Learning and Development Manager New Encino, CA

Ascent Developer Solutions LLC; California, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

HSA/FSA

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Ascent Developer Solutions LLC seeks an experienced L&D Manager to design and lead Ascent University, aligning development initiatives with strategic priorities. You will partner with leadership, HR, and business leaders to deliver enterprise-wide programs that enhance leadership capability and employee performance.

The role emphasizes measurable ROI, executive development, and building learning cultures that drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in Learning & Development, Talent Development
• Experience building progressive L&D programs from scratch
• Strong facilitation and instructional design skills
• Experience with LMS platforms
• Executive presence and stakeholder management
• Strong collaboration and consultation approach
• Experience with LMS reporting and ROI analytics
• Fluent in AI adoption and application
• Passionate about cultivating learning cultures with commercial outcomes

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide L&D strategy
• Build competency frameworks and career paths
• Create curriculum, through partnership with SMEs
• Facilitate workshops and learning sessions
• Manage external vendors and coaches
• Oversee LMS and learning content
• Build executive & managerial development programs (new managers- executive)
• Implement 360 feedback and coaching
• Support succession planning
• Launch and manage HiPo program
• Build internship and early talent programs
• Design and deliver interviewer training
• Standardize hiring practices across the organization
• Track ROI of learning programs
• Continuously improve based on data

Skills

Learning & Development

Talent Development

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Instructional design

ROI analytics

AI adoption

Collaboration

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Ascent Developer Solutions is a leading private lending platform, serving real estate developers nationwide in the acquisition, renovation, and construction of residential real estate. Founded by a leadership team with a deep understanding and personal experience in virtually every facet of real estate development, Ascent is uniquely positioned to create custom, innovative lending solutions for a variety of real estate development business strategies.

The L&D Manager will build and lead Ascent University, designing and executing scalable learning programs that enhance leadership capability, employee performance, and organizational growth. This role will partner closely with leadership, HR, and business leaders to align development initiatives with strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide L&D strategy
• Build competency frameworks and career paths
• Createcurriculum, through partnership with SMEs

Program Delivery

• Facilitate workshops and learning sessions
• Manage external vendors and coaches
• Oversee LMS and learning content

Leadership Development

• Build executive& managerialdevelopment programs(new managers- executive)
• Implement 360 feedback and coaching
• Support succession planning

Talent Development

• Launch and manage HiPo program
• Build internship and early talent programs
• Design and deliver interviewer training
• Standardize hiring practices across the organization

Measurement & Analytics

• Track ROI of learning programs
• Continuouslyimprovebased on data

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years in Learning & Development, Talent Development
• Experience buildingprogressiveL&D programs from scratch
• Strong facilitation and instructional design skills
• Experience with LMS platforms
• Executive presence and stakeholder management
• Strong collaboration andconsultation approach
• Experience with LMS reporting and ROI analytics
• Fluent in AI adoption and application
• Passionate about cultivating learningcultures withcommercial outcomes

Key Success Metrics

• Internal promotion rates
• Managereffectiveness scores
• Employee engagement (learning-related)
• Retention of high performers
• Reduction of Regrettable leavers

The Work Environment

• This role workson-site from Ascent's Encino office, Monday - Thursday (Fridays are work-from-home).

Salary Range

Salary range is $130k-$145k per year, with a discretionary bonus adding up to 20% per year.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include five health plans, two dental plans, health savings and flexible spending accounts, vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other optional benefits from which to choose.

Our Pledge

We pledge to be fair and considerate in hiring and promoting individuals, ensuring everyone can contribute their fullest potential regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances. By promoting equal opportunity, we not only enhance our workplace but also contribute to a more just and equitable society. At Ascent, we stand united in building a community where everyone is empowered to succeed. Thank you for joining us on our journey towards a more inclusive future.

As set forth in Ascent Developer Solutions’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.