Manager, Global Talent Development 

At Skillsoft, we are all about making work matter. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. We are bold, sharp, driven and most of all, real. Join us in our quest to democratize learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

OVERVIEW:

The Manager, Global Talent Development is responsible for creating and executing inclusive talent development programs (e.g., new hire onboarding, performance management, leadership development, and succession planning). You will report to the Vice President of Global Talent Enablement, and partner with executive stakeholders, People & Culture leaders, and the Inclusion Counsel (DEI) to develop solutions that build the skills and competencies among our global workforce.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and execute targeted skill development programs and learning resources to increase employees' overall business impact.
• • Contribute to building the short-term and long-term strategy of developing and delivering customized development solutions for aspiring, new, and senior people leaders globally.
  • Align company-wide learning and development initiatives with Skillsoft's overarching business strategy and culture.
  • Identify the learning requirements by conducting needs analysis on business impact, job requirements, operational problems, company plans and forecasts, and current learning solutions. Work with functional leaders to identify development needs globally.
  • Design, develop, and, in some cases, deliver custom instructor-led (virtual and classroom) and self-directed programs utilizing state-of-the-art learning technologies to meet critical development needs of the people manager population. Create engaging learning experiences and compelling course content that enhances retention and application of knowledge.
  • Manage multiple projects and stakeholder groups at once. Project manage the design and implementation of agreed-upon blended learning solutions with internal and external subject-matter experts.
• Identify key talent analytics and metrics that actively measure the impact of solutions implemented, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Continuously evaluate and make ongoing stop, start, continue decisions in light of KPI results.
  
  • Develop methods and tools to measure the impact and effectiveness of various training initiatives.
• Provide consultative and organizational development interventions on an as-needed basis.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deep knowledge of adult learning theory, competency mapping, and instructional design are a must
• Bachelor's degree required
• 8-10 years of progressive Talent Management and Development experience in rapidly growing organizations
• Strong instructional design and both asynchronous and synchronous training development and delivery capabilities
• Strong virtual live and in-person facilitation skills
• Strong project and process management skills
• Ability to consult and influence change and progress quickly a plus

SUCCESS QUALITIES:

Personally Accountable for Team Success. We unleash our edge together.

Confident Achievers. We are bold.

Intellectually Curious. We are sharp.

Adaptable, Agile & Resilient. We are driven.

Customer First. We are real.

As a federal contractor, Skillsoft requires all team members working in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, any Skillsoft team member traveling to the United States for business will also need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft and SumTotal are partners to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, and the SumTotal suite for Talent Development, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

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Skillsoft is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer: It is the policy of Skillsoft (US) Corporation to provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (mental or physical), protected veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by law.