Strategic Learning & Development Leader

Kids for the Future; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntec U in Phoenix seeks a Learning and Development Manager to own strategy and the multi-year Suntec University roadmap, linking business goals to workforce capability. The role leads the Suntec U team and partners with senior leaders to align learning to safety, performance, and career growth.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in L&D, strong instructional design, LMS and HRIS experience, and willingness to travel 25% for field-based programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in learning and development or related field.
• Proven ability to develop and implement large-scale training programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise learning strategy and multi-year roadmap for Suntec U, aligning it to business goals, workforce needs, and the Leadership Excellence Formula.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent and capability development, shaping how Suntec grows its people.
• Translate business priorities into learning investments, and measure Suntec U's impact on performance, retention, and internal advancement.
• Partner with department leaders to assess learning needs and shape curriculum.
• Develop and execute the Suntec U curriculum to support career advancement.
• Deliver a blended learning model, overseeing instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced content.
• Oversee development of training materials and maintain LMS records.
• Own the e-learning function and ensure consistent quality across online learning.
• Establish metrics for program effectiveness and adjust based on data.
• Build partnerships with external educational institutions.

Skills

Leadership

Instructional design

Learning strategy

Project management

Stakeholder alignment

LMS management

Adult learning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS

HRIS (UKG)

e-learning platforms

Job description

Suntec U in Phoenix seeks a Learning and Development Manager to own strategy and the multi-year Suntec University roadmap, linking business goals to workforce capability. The role leads the Suntec U team and partners with senior leaders to align learning to safety, performance, and career growth.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in L&D, strong instructional design, LMS and HRIS experience, and willingness to travel 25% for field-based programs.