Job DescriptionLearning and Development Program ManagerPosition Type: Full TimeExemptHybrid Flexible (work in the office for 3 days, as needed, on a flexible schedule, typically on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Location: Los AngelesResidency Requirements: Washington D.C.: For all positions based in the Washington, D.C. office, residency within Washington D.C., Maryland or Virginia and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.
Los Angeles and San Francisco Offices: For all positions based in the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices, residency within the state of California and within a reasonable commutable distance to the assigned office is required depending on the firm's discretion and the nature of the role.
Salary Range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 **The salary range is the one that Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP reasonably expects to pay for this position. The salary range does not guarantee, obligate, nor set expectations of an applicant's wage in the event of hire. The posted range is only one component of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP's Total Rewards package.
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Learning and Development Program Manager(L&D Program Manager) is responsible for shaping and executing an integrated talent strategy that enables the organization to achieve its business objectives through its business professionals. The
HR Program Manager will architect and execute our enterprise-wide learning strategy, building scalable programs that drive leadership excellence, accelerate capability development, and strengthen employee engagement.
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L&D Program Manager will build and scale leadership development pathways from emerging leaders through executive levels, creating cohort-based experiences that develop strategic thinking, people management excellence, and organizational leadership capabilities.
Reporting to the Associate Director of Human Resources, the
L&D Program Manager will work closely with business leaders and subject matter experts across the firm to capture what "great" looks like here and translate that into practical, engaging development experiences. The
L&D Program Manager also helps evolve how we approach performance and growth so that expectations, feedback, development, and career progression are meaningfully connected.
Job Functions & ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Capability Development- Design, develop, and deliver manager development programs that strengthen leadership capability, improve management practices, and support firm priorities.
- Create practical learning resources, toolkits, guides, and training materials to support managers throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Facilitate instructor-led training, workshops, and learning experiences on topics such as performance management, feedback, coaching, employee relations, communication, and leadership effectiveness.
- Apply adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to create engaging, relevant, and actionable learning experiences.
- Evaluate training effectiveness through participant feedback, adoption metrics, and business outcomes; recommends improvements to enhance impact and learner engagement.
- Partner with firm leadership and subject matter experts to identify capability gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Maintain awareness of emerging leadership development and learning trends, recommending enhancements to manager development programs as appropriate.
- Integrate employee relations insights, talent assessment data, and engagement trends into manager development content to address organizational needs proactively.
Talent Development- Lead performance management cycles, including annual reviews, calibrations, and promotions.
- Lead talent assessment and development processes, including succession planning and high-potential identification.
- Design and implements talent development programs and initiatives.
- Identify engagement trends and partners with leaders to develop targeted solutions.
- Support retention strategies by identifying and addressing turnover risks.
- Assess best practices for talent programs and recommends improvements to enhance consistency and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with HR leadership to align talent strategies with business needs.
- Establish clear metrics and governance to improve talent outcomes, including bench strength, internal mobility, and leadership readiness.
Team Collaboration & Cross Coverage- Maintain working knowledge of all core HRBP functions to ensure continuity of service and effective coverage across the HR team.
- Share knowledge, best practices, and expertise to strengthen overall team capability.
- Collaborate with HR Operations, Benefits, Compensation, and Talent Acquisition to deliver integrated HR solutions.
- Manage human resource projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Tools- MS Office software
- Workday
- Adobe Acrobat
Minimum Job Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Professional certification (ATD/CPTD, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent) preferred.
- 6-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant responsibility in talent development, learning and development, performance management, organizational effectiveness, or employee engagement.
- Demonstrated experience designing, delivering, and evaluating leadership development, manager training, and talent development programs.
- Experience facilitating workshops, training programs, and group learning experiences for leaders and employees.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and leadership development best practices.
- Experience supporting talent assessment, succession planning, performance review processes, and employee development initiatives.
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence leaders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use workforce data, engagement results, and talent insights to identify trends and make recommendations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and coaching skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience using HRIS platforms such as Workday.
- Law firm or professional services experience preferred.
Physical DemandsWriting, typing, reading, speaking, hearing, seeing, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs.
Working ConditionsQuiet office environment in a high-rise building, seated the majority of the time
Direct ReportsNone
Competencies- Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Problem Solving: Seeks solutions to problems; proposes creative and effective solutions to problems; examines underlying cause of problems when seeking a solution.
- Drives results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Organization and Time Management: Orderly in approach to work; able to plan and execute work effectively and accurately; tracks and follows through on requests; prioritizes and understands urgency; able to be punctual and prepared; manages multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Integrity: Deals with ethical issues appropriately. Acts in a way that is consistent with Firm values.
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Learning and Development Program Manager role is an amazing opportunity available on our team of professionals at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP! We offer competitive pay, benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in today's world.
