Strategic L&D Program Lead for Leadership Growth

Columbia Hospitality, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Cellphone reimbursement

Get paid daily

PTO & Holiday pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 1

401K

HSA/FSA with employer contributions

Columbia Cares volunteering

Discounted lodging, dining, spa, golf,

Employee assistance program

Online learning platform

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality seeks a Learning & Development Manager to lead and continuously improve our learning and talent development programs across the organization. You will serve as a lead facilitator for leadership and professional development experiences and partner with stakeholders to identify needs and implement effective learning solutions.

In a lean L&D environment, you will combine program ownership with hands-on execution to keep initiatives organized, measurable, and moving forward,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Learning and Development, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Hospitality, Education, or related field (or equivalent).
• Five or more years of progressive experience in learning and development, talent development, or related discipline.
• Experience independently managing learning programs or cross‑functional initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Significant experience facilitating leadership, management, professional development, or other adult learning programs in virtual and in-person settings.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, facilitation practices, and program evaluation.
• Ability to consult with stakeholders, identify development needs, and translate findings into practical learning solutions.
• Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across organizational levels.
• Ability to travel up as needed to support facilitation and field engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned learning and talent development programs, including planning, implementation, risk management, and evaluation within organizational objectives.
• Head cross-functional projects, coordinating plans, timelines, stakeholders, dependencies, deliverables, risks, and communications.
• Oversee programs like CH Academy, leadership development, and mentorship initiatives.
• Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to identify development needs and deliver practical learning solutions.
• Monitor impact and continuously improve programs based on data and evolving business needs.
• Provide updates and recommendations to Learning and Development leadership.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dayforce

Learning management systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Columbia Hospitality seeks a Learning & Development Manager to lead and continuously improve our learning and talent development programs across the organization. You will serve as a lead facilitator for leadership and professional development experiences and partner with stakeholders to identify needs and implement effective learning solutions.

In a lean L&D environment, you will combine program ownership with hands-on execution to keep initiatives organized, measurable, and moving forward,