Senior Manager, Learning Strategy

5 days ago


Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Varicent Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Learning Strategy & Development to join our team at Varicent. As a key member of our Education department, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to our Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, and Training teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership
    • Manage and mentor the Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, and Training teams to ensure they have the skills and resources needed to deliver high-quality training programs.
    • Lead the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of instructional designers, trainers, and other learning specialists.
  • Curriculum Development
    • Oversee course development projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivery timelines.
    • Define and execute the strategy for the Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, and Training teams, driving innovation and continuous improvement in training programs and learning experiences.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Customer Success, Services, Support, Product, Partnerships, and HR to understand their training needs and ensure alignment with business goals.
    • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate training initiatives into business processes and support initiatives.
  • Performance Metrics
    • Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics related to course development time, training revenue generated, course quality, learner engagement, learner satisfaction, and product adoption.
Requirements
  • Education
    • Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business, or a related field.
  • Experience
    • 10+ years of experience working in high-growth SaaS companies.
    • 7+ years of experience in learning and development, with a focus on curriculum development, instructional design, and training program management.
    • 3+ years of demonstrated experience managing teams and fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Skills
    • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Experience with project management tools like Monday.com, Asana, and Smartsheet preferred.
    • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
What We Offer
  • Annual Education Allowance
  • No Meeting Wednesdays
  • Flex Fridays
  • Generous Time Off
  • Employee and Family Assistance
  • Amazing Colleagues to Learn From

Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.



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