Senior Manager Learning & Development

Sacbar; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacbar in Carlsbad, CA, seeks a senior Talent Development leader to design and deliver management development programs that strengthen leadership capability and drive organizational performance. Reporting to the Director of Talent Development & Engagement, you will shape strategy, build leadership capacity, and translate people data into actionable insights.

You will own end-to-end program design, create blended learning experiences, partner with HR and business leaders, manage assessments

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Talent Development or Learning & Development in a corporate setting.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Leadership, organizational development, business administration, or psychology.
• Certification in MBTI, DISC, or 360 feedback is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end design and delivery of management development programs with content iteration based on feedback and observations.
• Leads design of innovative learning experiences across blended, virtual, and in-person formats.
• Partners with cross-functional stakeholders and HRBPs to align learning to business objectives.
• Serves as assessment practitioner for MBTI, DISC, 360 for individuals and teams.
• Develops asynchronous learning pathways for soft skills and career readiness.
• Coaches and supports employees through development conversations.
• Manages Talent Development digital workspace and resources across functions.
• Leads performance review platform updates, training, and communications with HRBPs.
• Collaborates on engagement survey design and data analysis to inform program evolution.
• Oversees direct reports and contractors in support of talent development strategy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Facilitation

Management development

Curriculum design

Adult learning

Blended learning

Coaching

Stakeholder management

AI tools awareness

Project management

Vendor management

Engagement analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Leadership/Organizational Development/Business Administration/Psychology

MBTI/DISC/360 certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Leads the design, development, and facilitation of management development programs that drive organizational capability and enhance manager effectiveness, while overseeing the creation and delivery of learning programs for individual contributors. Reporting to the Director of Talent Development & Engagement, this role collaborates on shaping programmatic strategy, building organizational leadership capability, and translating people data into actionable insights.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Owns end-to-end design and delivery of management development programs. Develops and iterates on program content, components, and materials using participant feedback, in-session observations, and management development principles. Ensures programs are business-relevant, support people leader effectiveness, and contribute to a strong leadership pipeline.
• Leads the ideation and design of innovative learning experiences across blended, virtual, and in-person formats by developing fresh content and methodologies that connect to career growth and professional competencies.
• Partners with key cross-functional stakeholders and HR business partners to align learning priorities to business objectives and champion a culture of continuous growth across the organization.
• Serves as assessment practitioner through administration and facilitation of assessments (MBTI, DISC, 360), for both individuals and teams.
• Develops asynchronous learning pathways that equip employees with the soft skills and career readiness tools they need to thrive through flexible, self-directed experiences.
• Responds to ad hoc individual development needs, providing thoughtful one-on-one support and coaching conversations that address employee growth in the moment.
• Owns Talent Development digital workspace, including curation of learning resources considering diverse business functions, roles and levels.
• Leads performance review platform and employee-facing processes, to include training efforts, system updates and customization, communication timelines, and HR business partner support.
• Partners with HR leadership on employee engagement survey design and data analysis to ensure strategic alignment and meaningful measurement.
• Collaborates with HR Business Partners to uncover the "why" behind engagement data, translating results into compelling narratives and actionable program evolutions that drive retention, engagement, and performance.
• Explores emerging learning resources and solutions to make strategic recommendations that inform program evolution.
• Manages one or more direct reports and contractors in support of broader talent development strategy and execution.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy, initiative, and ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
• Strong facilitation experience with manager and senior manager-level audiences and proven expertise in designing and executing management development programs.
• Participant-centered awareness with ability to read the room, attend to thought diversity, emotion, experience, and adjust accordingly.
• Ability to coach, mentor and direct work of talent development team.
• Strong knowledge of management development theory, adult learning principles, curriculum design and best practices in talent development.
• Skilled in blended learning approaches and modern techniques such as microlearning, storytelling, and experiential learning, with awareness of emerging L&D trends and platforms.
• Experience with engagement survey platform (such as Culture Amp, Qualtrics, Glint, Workday) administration and vendor management.
• Demonstrates curiosity and comfort with emerging AI tools, actively exploring their application in learning design, content development, and program delivery where appropriate.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities. Proven experience managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Excellent consulting, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels in the company.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Leadership, organizational development, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 8+ years related experience in Talent Development or Learning & Development function within a corporate organization.
• Certified in assessments such as MBTI, DISC, 360 Feedback, preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook