Learning & Enablement Manager

Socket.dev; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Fridays half-day (summer)

Job summary

DN is seeking a Learning & Enablement Manager to lead the Learning & Enablement function within Talent Management & HR Technology. Stabilize and scale learning operations, build role readiness and capability across the employee lifecycle, and align learning experiences with business priorities.

You will direct the Learning & Enablement team, partnering with Operations, HR Business Partners and People Team peers to design, deliver, and continuously improve learning solutions that enable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in learning and development, instructional design, or related field.
• 7+ years progressively in learning and development roles.
• 2+ years of people leadership or project leadership.
• Experience designing and improving learning programs for diverse populations.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Experience administering learning management systems and reporting.
• Ability to translate priorities into scalable learning solutions.
• Strong partnership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in the office 5 days per week.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Lead the Learning & Enablement function within Talent Management & HR Technology, ensuring clear priorities, ownership, operating rhythms, and service expectations
• Coach and develop the team to deliver high-quality learning solutions and day-to-day learning operations
• Partner with Operations, functional leaders, HR Business Partners, and People Team peers to identify role readiness, skill gaps, onboarding, and development needs
• Translate business priorities, talent strategy, competency frameworks, and field enablement needs into practical learning roadmaps, curricula, programs, and learner experiences
• Oversee design and continuous improvement of role readiness training, onboarding and immersion experiences, field learning pathways, leadership and development programs, and other talent development learning solutions
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design standards, and learner experience practices to ensure learning is relevant, accessible, engaging, and measurable
• Own learning platform operations in partnership with HR Technology, including content governance, learning administration, reporting, user experience, and process improvement
• Create and manage standards for learning intake, prioritization, content development, delivery, maintenance, vendor engagement, and learning effectiveness measurement
• Track, measure, and report learning effectiveness, adoption, compliance, and operational performance using agreed-upon learning KPIs and stakeholder feedback
• Support cross-functional talent initiatives, including competency framework activation, performance enablement, development planning, career pathing, and employee lifecycle learning experiences

Skills

Leadership

Blended learning

LMS administration

Analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in learning and development, instructional design, organizational development, human resources, business, or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Learning Experience Platform

Content governance

Job description

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision — to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre‑stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation.

As the Learning & Enablement Manager at DN, you will lead the Learning & Enablement function within Talent Management & HR Technology. This role is responsible for stabilizing and scaling learning operations, building role readiness and capability across the employee lifecycle, and ensuring learning experiences are practical, field‑forward, and aligned to business priorities. The Manager provides direction and people leadership for the Learning & Enablement team, while partnering closely with Operations, functional leaders, HR Business Partners, and People Team peers to design, deliver, and continuously improve learning solutions that enable employee performance, development, and adoption of talent programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the Learning & Enablement function within Talent Management & HR Technology, ensuring clear priorities, ownership, operating rhythms, and service expectations
• Manage, coach, and develop the individuals within the team to deliver high‑quality learning solutions and day‑to‑day learning operations
• Partner with Operations, functional leaders, HR Business Partners, and People Team peers to identify role readiness, skill gaps, onboarding, and development needs across field and office populations
• Translate business priorities, talent strategy, competency frameworks, and field enablement needs into practical learning roadmaps, curricula, programs, and learner experiences
• Oversee design and continuous improvement of role readiness training, onboarding and immersion experiences, field learning pathways, leadership and development programs, and other talent development learning solutions
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design standards, and learner experience practices to ensure learning is relevant, accessible, engaging, and measurable
• Own learning platform operations in partnership with HR Technology, including content governance, learning administration, reporting, user experience, and process improvement
• Create and manage standards for learning intake, prioritization, content development, delivery, maintenance, vendor engagement, and learning effectiveness measurement
• Track, measure, and report learning effectiveness, adoption, compliance, and operational performance using agreed‑upon learning KPIs and stakeholder feedback
• Support cross‑functional talent initiatives, including competency framework activation, performance enablement, development planning, career pathing, and employee lifecycle learning experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in learning and development, instructional design, organizational development, human resources, business, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, talent development, instructional design, enablement, or related HR/talent roles
• 2+ years of people leadership, team lead, or project leadership experience preferred
• Experience designing, implementing, and improving learning programs, curricula, onboarding, role readiness training, and development solutions for diverse employee populations
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design practices, blended learning, learning technology, and learner experience design
• Experience administering or partnering on learning management systems, learning experience platforms, content governance, reporting, and learning operations
• Ability to translate business priorities and stakeholder input into practical, scalable learning solutions that support current role readiness and future capability building
• Strong consultative partnership skills with the ability to work effectively with Operations, functional leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross‑functional People Team partners
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data, feedback, and business context to evaluate learning effectiveness and inform continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for field and office audiences
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, programs, and deliverables in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work in the office 5 days per week
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including job site visits during onboarding and throughout employment

Total Rewards

• Competitive base compensation plus eligibility for DN’s annual incentive bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan consisting of a 100% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions and an additional 3% Safe Harbor company contribution
• Medical coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 80%–85% of premiums depending on plan selection
• Dental coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 75% of premiums
• Voluntary vision coverage effective on date of hire
• Flexible Spending Account options for eligible medical, dental and dependent‑care expenses
• Company‑paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid time off starting at 16 days annually, increasing with tenure, plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Half-day Fridays between July 4 and Labor Day
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers and spouses or committed partners
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost to employees and household members for work/life support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee referral incentive program
• Career growth, internal mobility and professional development opportunities within a stable, purpose‑driven company

At DN, we're building careers—not just filling positions.

If this role excites you but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We consider candidates across multiple engineering levels and are committed to placing great people where they can make the biggest impact and continue to grow.

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.