Strategic Learning & Leadership Development Manager

PDI; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription drug coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

FSAs

Disability benefits

Health Advocacy / EAP

Job summary

PDI is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to lead strategy and execution of learning initiatives, including leadership development, onboarding, and talent development, partnering with HR leadership and business leaders to close skill gaps and build a high-performing workforce.

This role designs curricula, delivers scalable programs, manages learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning), measures impact with metrics, and supports succession planning and internal mobility across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Education, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional certification preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or related HR function.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Data-driven program evaluation and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Design and deliver scalable learning programs, including leadership development, management training, and professional skill-building.
• Identify organizational skill gaps through assessments, feedback, and performance data to inform learning priorities.
• Manage enterprise learning initiatives such as onboarding, career development programs, mentoring, and succession development.
• Facilitate workshops, leadership training sessions, and development programs across the organization.
• Track and measure program effectiveness using learning metrics and feedback.

Skills

Leadership Dev

Strategic Thinking

Facilitation

Data-driven Eval

Project Mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/OD/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LinkedIn Learning

Course Admin Platforms

Job description

PDI is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to lead strategy and execution of learning initiatives, including leadership development, onboarding, and talent development, partnering with HR leadership and business leaders to close skill gaps and build a high-performing workforce.

This role designs curricula, delivers scalable programs, manages learning platforms (LinkedIn Learning), measures impact with metrics, and supports succession planning and internal mobility across the organization.