Senior Learning and Talent Development Specialist

Massport; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Massport is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Leader to design and deliver programs across aviation, maritime, and commercial operations. You will partner with leaders to align talent strategies with business priorities and foster a culture of continuous growth.

The role requires 8–15 years of L&D and talent management experience, expertise with LMS and virtual training, and a track record of building trusted relationships and driving outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, OB, BA or related field.
• 8–15 years leading learning, development, and workforce development initiatives.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships and communicate across all levels while driving learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver impactful learning experiences building capability across employees, managers, and leaders.
• Partner across the organization to align talent development with business priorities and succession readiness.
• Enhance onboarding, engagement, and development to improve retention and belonging.
• Leverage learning technologies and analytics to drive data-informed decisions and improve outcomes.

Skills

Partnership building

Stakeholder communication

Analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/OB/BA

Master’s in Organizational Development/Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Tools

LMS platforms

E-learning platforms

Virtual learning technologies

Job description

ABOUT YOU

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond™ for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

Massport’s People & Culture team is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture of excellence, inclusivity, and continuous growth while driving business success. Our mission is to support our organization's goals by strategically aligning human capital with our vision, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, and ensuring fairness, equity, and compliance in all employment practices. We are committed to providing innovative solutions that empower our employees to achieve their fullest potential and contribute to the overall success of Massport. Through data-driven decision-making, collaboration, and a strong commitment to our values, we strive to create an environment where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated to make a positive impact on our community and the world, thereby enhancing Massport's competitive advantage, growth, and sustainability.

What you will do:

• Creates and delivers impactful learning and development experiences that build employee, manager, and leadership capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and organizational excellence.
• Partners across the organization to strengthen career development, workforce planning, and succession readiness by aligning talent development strategies with current business priorities and future workforce needs.
• Enhances the employee experience through innovative onboarding, engagement, and development initiatives that promote belonging, accelerate integration, support career growth, and improve retention across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Leverages learning technologies, analytics, and emerging AI-enabled solutions to drive data-informed decision-making, measure workforce development outcomes, improve learning effectiveness, and advance organizational performance and capability.
  

What you offer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial / Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or a closely related field.
• 8-15 years of experience leading learning and development, talent management, and workforce development initiatives, including experience with learning management systems, e-learning platforms, job architecture frameworks, and virtual learning technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships, influence stakeholders, and effectively communicate across all levels of an organization while facilitating learning, development, and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, project management, and continuous improvement capabilities, with experience leveraging data, technology, and emerging tools to drive talent, learning, and workforce development outcomes.
  

WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment

The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $126,000 annually and will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, training, specialized skills, and overall qualifications.