Senior professional development manager

A&O Shearman

$180K — $234K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Professional Development within a law firm or professional services environment
  • Proven ability to design and deliver competency-driven training programs
  • Experience in managing talent development initiatives at multiple organizational levels
  • Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Proficiency in data analysis to inform program improvements

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement tailored business skills training programs
  • Lead the execution of Associate development strategies including mentorship and career planning
  • Collaborate with internal experts to design impactful learning experiences
  • Facilitate training sessions using both in-person and virtual methodologies
  • Manage program evaluation and improvement processes within the Americas region

Benefits

  • Opportunity to collaborate with a global team
  • Engagement in innovative learning methodologies including AI-enabled approaches
  • Involvement in shaping the talent development strategy for a leading firm
  • Support for career progression through structured development programs
  • Access to a comprehensive training budget and resources for professional growth
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This role serves as a senior member of the Americas Professional Development team, supporting the Professional Development Director in executing and advancing talent development programs across the region, while contributing to the firm's global talent development strategy.

Role and Responsibilities

Attorney and Business Professional Talent Development

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This role serves as a senior member of the Americas Professional Development team, supporting the Professional Development Director in executing and advancing talent development programs across the region, while contributing to the firm's global talent development strategy.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Partner with PD Americas leadership and the Global Talent & Development team to develop, manage and implement competency-driven business skills training for Associates, Counsel, and Business Professionals across the Americas.
  • Lead execution and delivery of programs aligned to global standards but tailored to regional needs.
  • Drive Associate development, including midlevel and senior associate progression, Path to Partner initiatives, mentoring and career development planning. Integrate firmwide initiatives such as Smarter Collaboration and business development skills into regional programming.
  • Collaborate with internal experts and external providers to design and deliver high-impact learning.
  • Partner with PD Americas leadership and the Global Talent & Development team to develop, manage and implement competency-driven business skills training for Associates, Counsel, and Business Professionals across the Americas. Lead execution and delivery of programs aligned to global standards but tailored to regional needs.
  • Drive Associate development, including midlevel and senior associate progression, Path to Partner initiatives, mentoring and career development planning. Integrate firmwide initiatives such as Smarter Collaboration and business development skills into regional programming.
  • Collaborate with internal experts and external providers to design and deliver high-impact learning.


Program Design, Delivery and Innovation
  • Design programs with clear learning objectives and deliver using practical methodologies. Facilitate training sessions across the Americas (virtual and in-person) and implement blended and AI-enabled learning approaches. Continuously review and improve programs based on feedback and data.


Global Alignment and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Maintain strong alignment with global teams while acting as a key regional contributor. Influence stakeholders to engage in development programs and provide feedback to support global program evolution.
  • Support bespoke learning for teams and advise on development strategies.


Program Management and Operations
  • Lead execution of programs across the Americas in coordination with Training Events. Oversee program evaluation, ROI analysis, and continuous improvement. Manage external providers and ensure quality and value.


Other Related Functions
  • Manage training budget, track program spend and liaise with HR teams and Regional PGs and OMPs on onboarding, mentoring and talent processes.
  • Participate in firm initiatives and other cross-functional project teams that promote PD Americas' goals for a sustainable high performance culture and delivery of client service excellence.


Key Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
  • Extensive experience in Professional Development within a law firm or professional services environment
  • Demonstrated ability

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