Manager, Talent Development

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts & perks

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a senior learning and development leader to guide a global Talent Lab, with teams in NYC, LA, and London, delivering high-impact development experiences.

You will partner with Talent Management, HR and business leaders to translate priorities into practical strategies and tools, and design live and virtual experiences across AI fluency, leadership, and media business acumen. This role is hybrid with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing for multiple learning formats, including in-person, virtual, and online/asynchronous learning.
• Experience facilitating in both virtual and in-person environments.
• Experience project managing complex learning experiences or talent practices, regularly balancing multiple projects in various stages of design, delivery, and iteration.
• Experience consulting with stakeholders, including senior stakeholders, to identify development needs and design practical solutions to address them.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and content development skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging learning experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Comfort using AI tools and technologies, with sound judgment about their capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel regularly, up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve global Talent Lab development experiences that build capability across NBCUniversal.
• Own planning and project management across multiple workstreams and partners.
• Evolve and optimize delivery to ensure high-quality end-to-end talent experiences.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, facilitators, vendors, communications, and operational partners.
• Measure program effectiveness through feedback and data insights.
• Contribute to the evolution of talent management and development strategy, translating priorities into strategies, experiences, and tools.
• Partner with Talent Management, HR, and business leaders to translate top priorities into development strategies and practical tools.
• Use research, data, and stakeholder input to identify development needs and shape solutions that support readiness, mobility, and growth.
• Design and facilitate live experiences, including AI fluency, leadership expectations, and media business acumen.
• Facilitate Talent Lab programs with credibility and strong presence in-person and virtual.
• Design and refine learning content that is outcome-driven, practical, on-brand, and accessible.
• Prepare and support facilitators through onboarding and guides.
• Stay current on evolving topics and delivery methods, including AI, adapting programs as learner needs change.

Skills

Talent development

Learning design

Facilitation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

AI literacy

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

You’ll Be Joining

You’ll be part of the global team that brings NBCUniversal’s enterprise-wide talent management, talent development, and learning strategy to life.

At the core of this role, you will:

• Lead and evolve global development experiences for our corporate university, the Talent Lab, with locations in NYC, LA, and London


• Contribute to the evolution of our top talent management and development strategy, helping connect enterprise talent priorities to high-impact development solutions


• Design and facilitate world-class live experiences, both in-person and virtual, across a wide range of audiences and topics, including AI fluency, leadership expectations, media business acumen, and talent and leadership priorities

Here’s what that will look like for you…

• Lead and evolve global Talent Lab development experiences that build capability across NBCUniversal:
  
  
  
  • Own planning and project management (scope, timelines, resourcing, communications) across multiple workstreams and partners
  
  
  • Evolve and optimize delivery to ensure high-quality end-to-end talent experiences
  
  
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, facilitators, vendors, communications, and operational partners
  
  
  • Measure program effectiveness through feedback and data insights
  
  
  
  


• Contribute to the evolution of our top talent management and development strategy, helping connect enterprise talent priorities to high-impact development solutions:
  
  
  
  • Partner with Talent Management, HR, and business leaders to translate top talent priorities into development strategies, experiences, and practical tools
  
  
  • Use research, data, and stakeholder input to help identify development needs and shape solutions that support readiness, mobility, and growth
  
  
  
  


• Design and facilitate world-class live experiences, both in-person and virtual, across a wide range of audiences and topics, including AI fluency, leadership expectations, media business acumen, and talent and leadership priorities:
  
  
  
  • Facilitate Talent Lab programs with credibility, presence, and strong command of both in-person and virtual rooms
  
  
  • Design, build, and refine learning content that is outcome-driven, practical, on-brand, and accessible
  
  
  • Prepare and support facilitators through onboarding, facilitator guides, practice sessions, observation, and feedback
  
  
  • Stay current on evolving topics, tools, and delivery methods, including AI, and adapt programs as learner needs change
  
  
  
  

Every week will be different, and you’ll play an important role developing talent, strengthening leadership capability, and helping NBCUniversal stay ready for what’s next as a creative company.

What You’ll Need:

We’re a lean team that moves quickly, so you’ll be ready to jump in with:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in talent management, talent development, learning and development, organizational development, or a related field, which may include organizational change or strategy/consulting work


• Experience designing for multiple learning formats, including in-person, virtual, and online/asynchronous learning


• Experience facilitating in both virtual and in-person environments


• Experience project managing complex learning experiences or talent practices, regularly balancing multiple projects in various stages of design, delivery, and iteration


• Experience consulting with stakeholders, including senior stakeholders, to identify development needs and design practical solutions to address them


• Exceptional writing, communication, and content development skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging learning experiences


• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint


• Comfort using AI tools and technologies, with sound judgment about their capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use


• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience


• Ability to travel regularly, up to 25% of the time

Bonus Points::

• Amaster’sdegree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, MBA, or other related field


• Experience designing or facilitating development experiences for senior leaders, high-potential talent, or other complex/critical talent populations


• Curiosity and practical experience with AI, emerging technologies, or workforce transformation, especially as they relate to leadership, learning, and future skills


• Certification with psychometric assessments such as Hogan

Hybrid

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Salary range: $95,000- $115,000 (bonus eligible).

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.