Manager, People Development, Custom Learning and Design

Skadden, Arps...LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Savings plan/401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Skadden, Arps...LLP is seeking a Manager, People Development for their New York office. The role focuses on leading innovative learning initiatives for Attorneys and Business Services Professionals globally. Candidates should have a strong background in learning and development, with a minimum of 7 years in professional services.

The position offers comprehensive health care benefits, a salary range of $155,000–$175,000, and opportunities for remote, in-classroom, and on-demand learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of training experience in a professional services environment.
• Extensive experience in learning and development and curriculum design.
• Exceptional organizational and project implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative learning initiatives for Attorneys and Business Services Professionals.
• Design and implement self-study and technology-enabled learning solutions.
• Facilitate professional skills workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Learning and development

Curriculum design

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Opportunity

We are seeking a Manager, People Development, Custom Learning and Design to join our NewYork office (hybrid) and lead innovative learning initiatives for Attorneys and Business Services Professionals (BSP) across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the MiddleEast. The role requires a strategic leader with deep experience designing, delivering, and evaluating professional development programs for legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Program Development and Innovation – Collaborate with the Core L&D and People Strategy teams to identify evolving needs of attorneys and BSPs; design and implement self‑study and technology‑enabled learning solutions; lead the full lifecycle of program content from needs assessment through pilot, rollout, and integration into core curricula.
• Program Delivery and Facilitation – Facilitate professional skills workshops, seminars, and training sessions (in‑person and virtual); adapt facilitation techniques to diverse learning styles and professional levels; serve as subject‑matter expert in management, executive presence, leadership, feedback, career development, and professionalism.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with Strategic Leadership L&D, People Strategy, Technology, Marketing/Communications & Knowledge Management teams to capture evolving learning needs; engage partners, chiefs, directors, and people strategy teams to secure buy‑in; communicate program outcomes and insights to all stakeholders.
• Program Management & Quality Assurance – Review, approve, and refine new programs for launch and continuous improvement; manage learning webpages for global access and exceptional user experience; oversee the transition of new programs into core curricula or practice group training.
• Measurement, Reporting & Data Management – Collect, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and return on investment (ROI); collaborate with HRIS and reporting teams to ensure data aligns with business needs; present actionable insights to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in learning and development, curriculum design, and facilitation.
• Deep understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design, including integration of self‑study tools and technology.
• Demonstrated experience creating, implementing, and facilitating learning programs for attorneys.
• Experience partnering with attorney stakeholders to develop programming that supports legal and professional skills, career development, and practice‑specific needs.
• Exceptional organizational and project implementation skills, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage, develop, and inspire teams, associates, and BSPs.
• Strong cross‑functional, cross‑regional influence and experience operating in global, multicultural environments.
• Proficiency in learning technologies for virtual programs and data analytics.
• Availability to travel to support programming across global offices.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of training experience in a professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent professional certification (preferred).

Benefits

Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision); savings plan/401(k); voluntary benefits; paid time off; parental leave; in‑classroom, remote, and on‑demand learning opportunities; robust well‑being programs; opportunities to give back to local communities.

Salary Details

Base salary range: $155,000–$175,000, with additional discretionary bonuses and compensation consistent with applicable law.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any legally impermissible factor. Applicants requiring accommodations during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at (212)735‑2176.

Contact and Application

For further details, visit https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits (link retained for reference).