Learning and development manager

Job Title: Learning and Development Manager

Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract/ full-time

Job Summary: We are seeking a strategic, people-focused, and results-driven Learning & Development Manager to spearhead holistic employee growth. Operating in a 100% remote environment, you will design, implement, and evaluate dynamic training and career progression programs. Your overarching goal is to close skill gaps, cultivate a culture of continuous remote learning, and empower our global workforce to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with C-level executives and department heads to identify organizational and individual skill gaps. Align L&D initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Create highly engaging training curriculum—including e-learning modules, virtual workshops, and micro-learning content—tailored for a distributed workforce.
• Lead and continually refine our remote onboarding program, ensuring new hires worldwide feel welcomed, equipped, and integrated into our company culture from day one.
• Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS). Manage the digital learning infrastructure, ensuring all courses are accessible, intuitive, and properly tracked.
• Forecast, track, and optimize the annual L&D budget. Negotiate contracts with external training vendors and digital content providers.
• Analyze metrics, conduct skills audits, and measure ROI on all training initiatives. Gather learner feedback to continuously improve course offerings and career development paths.
• Partner with managers and HR to develop leadership training and career-pathing frameworks that promote internal talent retention.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in L&D, with at least 2 years operating in a remote or distributed work environment.
• Deep understanding of modern Learning Management Systems (e.g., Docebo, Canvas, Absorb) and e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate).
• Proven ability to manage, coach, and evaluate teams in virtual settings.
• Strong working knowledge of adult learning theories, blended learning strategies, and instructional design principles.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and virtual presentation skills. Ability to facilitate engaging training sessions via video conferencing.