Talent Development and Learning Manager

Think Together; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Together in California is seeking a Talent Development & Learning Manager to drive the delivery of learning and professional development experiences aligned to our organizational strategy. You will lead cross-functional teams across Organizational Development, Change, and Learning Experience & Design to build staff capability and drive adoption.

This role emphasizes designing integrated learning solutions embedded in systems and workflows, with a focus on impact and sustainability across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination.
• 3+ years experience in continual improvement coordination in a large organization.
• Experience with project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of multiple complex learning programs.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives by directing the learning and capability-building workstream.
• Translate strategic initiatives into coordinated learning plans aligned with systems and behaviors.
• Collaborate with analytics staff to evaluate learning effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Manage budgets and staffing within the department.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Talent Development & Learning Manager

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!

JOB SUMMARY. The Talent Development & Learning Manager ensures the successful delivery of learning and professional development experiences aligned to organizational strategy. This role translates strategic priorities into integrated learning solutions that build staff capability while coordinating across Organizational Development, Change, and Learning Experience & Design to support enterprise initiatives. The Manager plays a critical role in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring learning solutions are embedded within systems, workflows, and behavior expectations to drive adoption and impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the planning, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of multiple complex learning programs that align with organizational priorities, support workforce capability development, and address evolving business needs.
• Provide leadership for complex, cross-functional initiatives by directing the learning and capability-building workstream, aligning stakeholder engagement, change readiness, and workforce development with organizational objectives.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across Organizational Development, Change, and Learning Experience & Design teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Translate strategic initiatives into coordinated learning plans that align systems, behaviors, and capability development.
• Provide consultative guidance on learning and capability development strategies that enable successful implementation of strategic initiatives and organizational change; translate strategic initiatives into coordinated learning plans that align systems, behaviors, and capability development.
• Oversee the annual learning calendar and ensure delivery of high-quality, relevant learning experiences.
• Ensure team applies adult learning best practices across in-person and virtual environments.
• Oversee creation of learning content, tools, and applied practice materials that reinforce on-the-job application.
• Ensure learning solutions are integrated into systems, workflows, and performance expectations by integrating them into existing tools, manager routines, and operational processes to drive adoption.
• Partner with business leaders to assess capability needs, identify gaps, and recommend learning solutions aligned to organizational priorities and business objectives.
• Lead execution discipline across initiatives by establishing clear project plans, managing timelines and dependencies, and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with analytics staff to evaluate learning effectiveness, interpret performance data, identify trends and insights, and drive continuous improvement through datainformed decisions.
• Drive alignment between learning initiatives and broader organizational development strategies.
• Champion a culture of learning and continuous development across the organization.
• Oversee internal career pathways and staff development initiatives by collaborating with leaders to identify development opportunities, strengthen succession readiness, and support employee growth and retention.
• Oversee conference and large-scale learning strategy in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage a team or functional area, including participating in the selection and hiring of any new team members. Serve as a direct and indirect resource to employees for any questions.
• Establish resource allocation, workload planning and succession planning in alignment with established departmental and organizational strategic goals and objectives.
• Manage budgets or spending within assigned department or functional area.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience.
• Proven experience of 3+ years with continual improvement coordination in a large organization.
• Experience working on project teams and familiarity with project management principles and practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate Noise (examples typical office noise)
• Stand, Walk, Sit (in general office environment)
• Computer Screen visual in performance of role
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Travel up to 10-20%
• Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting), provide a clear TB test.
• Reliable transportation is required to meet the needs of the position.
• While driving is not a regular requirement of this role, employees who operate a personal or company vehicle for work purposes must maintain a valid driver's license and current auto insurance on file with HR.

Salary Range $130,000 - $140,000

This is the targeted compensation for the position. A range of factors, including but not limited to; location, skills, experience, will be considered. Actual compensation may vary.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.