Manager, Learning & Development

cfindustries; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to design, lead, and execute enterprise-wide leadership development and learning initiatives. The role partners with HR and business leaders to translate priorities into scalable solutions and to strengthen organizational capability and readiness.

The incumbent will oversee the learning ecosystem, develop roadmaps, drive adoption of modern learning technology, and measure impact on employee growth, engagement, succession readiness, and

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of related professional experience.
• Strong consultative, relationship-building, interpersonal and influence skills.
• Strong instructional and program design and execution skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise learning strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify capability gaps and create development solutions.
• Lead leadership development programs to build succession readiness and capability.
• Create and maintain enterprise learning roadmaps for future skills.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning and self-directed development.
• Support talent management: succession planning, onboarding, engagement.
• Collaborate with external vendors and coaches for best-in-class experiences.
• Evaluate trends and technologies to enhance learning offerings.
• Stay informed on industry trends in learning and talent management.
• Lead design, development, and maintenance of digital learning solutions.
• Create and curate content using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, video-based learning.
• Establish success metrics and evaluation methodologies.

Skills

Leadership development

Instructional design

Program management

Relationship building

Communication

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eighth manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.

Function

Human Resources

Job Summary

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing, leading, and executing enterprise-wide leadership development and learning initiatives that strengthen organizational capability, accelerate leadership readiness, and support business performance across CF Industries. This role serves as a strategic partner to HR and business leaders, translating organizational priorities into scalable talent development solutions. The Learning and Development Manager oversees the learning ecosystem, including leadership development, professional skills development, learning technology, and enterprise learning strategy. The role is responsible for identifying capability gaps, developing learning roadmaps, driving adoption of modern learning solutions, and measuring the impact of development initiatives on employee growth, engagement, succession readiness, and business outcomes. Combining strategic planning with operational excellence, this position ensures the delivery of innovative, learner-centered experiences through effective use of learning technologies, instructional design, data analytics, and stakeholder collaboration.

Job Description

• Develop and execute an enterprise learning and development strategy aligned with business strategies and objectives, workforce needs, and organizational priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and functional leaders to identify organizational capability gaps and create targeted development solutions.
• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of leadership development programs that build leadership effectiveness, succession readiness, and organizational capability at all levels.
• Create and maintain enterprise learning roadmaps focused on critical skill development, future workforce capabilities, and employee career growth.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning by promoting innovative approaches, self-directed learning, and development opportunities across the organization.
• Support enterprise talent management initiatives including succession planning, talent reviews, high-potential development, onboarding, employee engagement, inclusion and belonging, and change management efforts.
• Partner with external vendors, executive coaches, and subject matter experts to deliver best-in-class development experiences.
• Evaluate emerging learning trends, leadership frameworks, and workforce development practices to continuously enhance learning offerings.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative practices in learning, leadership development, and talent management.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of engaging digital learning solutions utilizing instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Create and curate learning content using tools such as Articulate Storyline, Rise, video-based learning, and other digital learning platforms.
• Establish success metrics and evaluation methodologies to measure learning effectiveness, leadership capability growth, and business impact.

Incumbent Attributes

• Education : BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience typically required to complete all essential job functions.
• Years of experience : At least 5 years of related professional experience is typically required to complete all essential job functions.
• Other unique job relevant attributes: Demonstrated strong consultative, relationship building, interpersonal and influence skills in dealing with all levels of management.
• Strong instructional and program design and execution skills.
• Effective at quickly establishing credibility and developing working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Ability to travel as required.

Position Scope/Contribution

Breadth of Scope: Scope is typically based on a single functional area or but may manage multiple functional areas. Typically provides broad coordin