Sirius

Program Lead, Learning & Development

Sirius$107K — $143K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or Talent Management
  • Proven facilitator for leadership programs catering to senior audiences
  • Expert in instructional design and adult learning principles
  • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders in large organizations
  • Strong executive presence and effective communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously in uncertain situations
  • Preferred experience in leadership initiatives within media or tech sectors

Responsibilities

  • Lead impactful leadership sessions for various managerial levels
  • Facilitate foundational and advanced leadership development programs
  • Design comprehensive development experiences based on adult learning science
  • Create blended learning programs combining live sessions and digital applications
  • Refine programs utilizing participant feedback and business results
  • Collaborate with HR and business leaders to identify leadership training needs
  • Translate organizational goals into structured development actions
  • Establish success metrics linked to leadership performance and behavior
  • Evaluate program outcomes beyond mere attendance metrics

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Inclusive workplace culture promoting diversity and equity
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Collaborative work environment with senior leadership
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Potential for bonuses and incentives
Full Job Description
How you'll make an impact:

The Learning & Development Program Lead is a highly visible, enterprise-facing role responsible for designing and facilitating impactful Manager and Leadership Development experiences across SiriusXM.

This is a principal-level individual contributor role for a seasoned leadership development expert who thrives in the room with senior audiences. You will design behavior-shifting learning journeys, facilitate high-impact leadership forums, and partner consultatively with senior leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness across the organization.

If you are energized by executive facilitation, applied leadership development, and building scalable learning experiences that drive real business outcomes, this role offers meaningful enterprise influence without people management responsibility.

What you'll do:
  • Lead high-visibility leadership sessions across manager, director, and senior leader populations
  • Facilitate foundational manager programs and advanced leadership forums
  • Design end-to-end leadership development experiences grounded in adult learning science
  • Build blended programs that include live facilitation, cohort experiences, digital learning, and on-the-job application
  • Continuously refine programs based on participant feedback and business outcomes
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners and leaders in the business to diagnose leadership capability gaps
  • Translate business priorities into structured development interventions
  • Use performance data, engagement insights, and feedback trends to inform program focus
  • Define success metrics tied to leadership behavior and performance outcomes
  • Evaluate program effectiveness beyond attendance and satisfaction

What you'll need:
  • 7+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or a related field
  • Significant experience facilitating leadership development programs for manager and senior leader audiences
  • Advanced instructional design expertise grounded in adult learning principles
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with senior stakeholders in complex organizations
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills
  • Ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity
  • Experience supporting enterprise-wide leadership or manager development initiatives preferred
  • Background in media, technology, or fast-paced consumer businesses preferred
  • Certification in coaching or leadership assessment tools preferred
  • Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as chatGPT, Gemini, etc.
  • Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $107,800 - $143,800 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

About Sirius

Sirius is a satellite radio company that provides commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming to subscribers in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in New York City. Sirius offers a wide range of programming, including exclusive content from popular personalities such as Howard Stern and Oprah Winfrey. The company has a strong focus on technology and has developed a number of innovative products and services, such as its SiriusXM app, which allows subscribers to listen to their favorite channels on their mobile devices. Sirius is committed to providing high-quality programming and has won numerous awards for its content.
Learn more about Sirius
Size
5,590 employees
Market Cap
$22.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$131 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
+11.6%
Revenue
$8 billion
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