Manager, Learning & Development

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare/Dental/Vision

Unlimited PTO

401k Contributions

Wellness Stipend

Phone Stipend

Internet Stipend

Learning Stipend

Tuition Stipend

Home Office Equipment Stipend

Parental Leave

Job summary

Kepler is seeking a Manager, Learning & Development in New York to own internal learning programs and drive employee growth. You will balance strategy with hands-on execution, manage end-to-end program delivery, instructional design, live virtual facilitation, and WorkRamp LMS administration.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in talent development, strong project management and consulting skills, and thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in talent development, instructional design, or corporate training delivery.
• Experience facilitating live virtual trainings (Zoom/Google Meet).
• Strong instructional design principles and methodology.
• Excellent organizational skills with scheduling and logistics management.
• Agency or client delivery experience is a plus.
• Innovative mindset with AI tools in learning workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage daily operations of internal learning programs (scheduling, content maintenance, SME support, logistics).
• Lead first-day onboarding trainings for new hires.
• Develop, roll out, and implement ad hoc training initiatives, including live events.
• Conduct needs analyses to align training with business objectives and compliance.
• Collaborate with Client Solutions and internal teams to identify gaps and improvements.
• Lead content development and manage external vendors when needed.
• Facilitate live virtual sessions (Zoom/Google Meet) and manage breakout rooms and recordings.
• Coach SMEs on facilitation and presentation best practices.
• Design ILT guides, eLearning modules, and performance support tools.
• Translate complex content into scalable learning paths with SMEs.
• Administer WorkRamp LMS: content uploads, tracking, and reporting.
• Launch and maintain Growth tools and performance plans (30-60-90 day plans, 1:1s).
• Measure training effectiveness via surveys and metrics; report insights.
• Share best practices and drive continuous program improvements to impact.

Skills

Talent development

Instructional design

Project management

Facilitation

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

WorkRamp

Lattice

Zoom

Google Meet

Job description

Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message and ad delivered helps create a more personalized and productive relationship between brands and their consumers. We do this by acting as clients’ agency of record, as their in-house team, or some hybrid of the two – and by harnessing data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels.

Kepler prides itself on being a great place to work. In fact, we’re proud to share that AdAge recognized Kepler among the Best Place to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team and our clients.

• We\'re transparent with our employees. You\'ll hear updates on company financials, how we\'re performing against bonus goals, and how we\'re responding to challenges we face.
• We\'re growing. For you, that means unparalleled growth opportunities and a role in shaping the direction of the company.
• We\'re fun. You\'ll work with and learn from the smartest people in the industry and have a blast doing it.

THE ROLE

The Manager, Learning & Development will own and drive internal learning programs, partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to elevate employee performance, growth, and organizational capability. Balancing strategy with hands-on execution, this role is responsible for end-to-end program management, instructional design, live virtual facilitation, and tool/LMS administration. The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of talent development experience, possesses strong project management and consulting skills, thrives in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, and is deeply passionate about driving continuous learning and business impact.

Responsibilities

• Independently own and manage the daily operations of assigned internal learning programs, including scheduling, content maintenance, SME support, and communication logistics.
• Lead a first-day trainings session, walking new hires through the onboarding training program
• Support the development, rollout, and implementation of ad hoc training initiatives and broader team learning strategies as needed. This includes, but is not limited to, live in-person events and training days.
• Act as a strategic partner on incoming training requests, guiding stakeholders through thorough needs analyses to align solutions with business objectives and compliance requirements.
• Partner closely with the Client Solutions team and other internal departments to consult on training gaps, process improvements, and technical enablement.
• Lead content development and delivery, including sourcing and managing external vendors when appropriate.
• Facilitate engaging live virtual training sessions (Zoom, Google Meet), adeptly managing breakout rooms, chat engagement, and session recordings.
• Coach internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and partners on effective facilitation techniques and presentation best practices.
• Design and develop high-quality instructional materials, including instructor-led training (ILT) guides, eLearning modules, and performance support tools.
• Partner with SMEs to translate complex, technical, or operational content into clear, scalable, and learner-friendly training pathways.
• Own the administration, maintenance, and adoption of the LMS (WorkRamp), ensuring accurate content uploads, SME training, attendee tracking, and completion reporting.
• Own the implementation and maintenance of key performance and growth tools (e.g., 30-60-90 day plans, Lattice 1:1s, Growth Tool), leading the internal rollout of new tools as required.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, metrics, and performance indicators (such as post-session surveys and focus groups), and analyze training data to identify trends or gaps.
• Share best practices, generate insights for stakeholders, and implement continuous improvements to increase program impact, quality, and scalability.
• 3–5 years of experience in talent development, instructional design, or corporate training delivery.
• Proven track record of facilitating engaging live virtual training sessions for diverse audiences using platforms like Zoom and Google Meet.
• Strong foundational knowledge in instructional design principles and methodology.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set milestones and manage multiple training schedules, logistics, and stakeholder timelines simultaneously.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment; demonstrates self-motivation, strong adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity when business needs or priorities shift.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to build rapport and consult effectively with cross-functional team members and leadership.
• Direct experience with LMS administration (WorkRamp experience is a plus) and familiarity with performance management platforms (Lattice experience is a plus).
• Innovative mindset with a desire to explore and incorporate generative AI tools into learning workflows.
• Previous agency or client delivery experience is a plus!

Transparency is fundamental to Kepler’s culture. Our compensation strategy is designed to attract, reward, and retain the talented employees that drive Kepler’s growth and success. We aim to offer competitive direct compensation and a rich indirect compensation program that demonstrates the value we place on our employees and their wellbeing.

Total Compensation:

• Base Salary: $85,000 - $100,000
• Target Annualized Discretionary Bonus: 5% ($4,250 - $5,000)
• Target Total Cash: $89,250 - $105,000

Benefits:

• Healthcare/Dental/Vision
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k Contributions
• $75/mo Wellness Stipend
• $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend
• $50/mo Internet Stipend
• $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend
• $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend
• One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend
• Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave
• Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year