Training & Development Program Manager

Cesna Group

$80K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in artist or talent development, training program management, or related field
  • Proven ability to manage structured training programs and evaluations
  • Exceptional organizational skills for multi-disciplinary coordination
  • Skill in assessing progress and developing actionable plans
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with young talent and stakeholders
  • Capacity for handling sensitive information professionally
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Willingness to work irregular hours and travel as needed
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage a comprehensive training program aligned with creative and music goals
  • Coordinate training schedules across various performance areas including dance and music
  • Onboard and manage instructors and training partners for diverse disciplines
  • Create individual development plans with measurable goals for trainees
  • Evaluate trainee progress through various assessment methods
  • Collaborate with project leadership to assess trainee potential and needs
  • Organize evaluations, review sessions, and development camps
  • Maintain detailed records of trainee attendance and progress
  • Oversee training logistics, schedules, and program budgets
  • Serve as primary contact for all program-related communication and concerns

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company 401(k) with employer matching
Full Job Description
Job Summary

is seeking a Training & Development Program Manager to manage the training and development program for its next global group. This role will coordinate trainee development across vocal, dance, performance, music, wellness, and education while partnering closely with Creative, Casting, A&R, instructors, and project leadership to support each trainee's growth and overall readiness.
Job Description
  • Responsibilities
  • - Develop and manage an integrated training and development program aligned with the project's creative direction, music goals, and debut timeline
  • - Coordinate training schedules across vocal, dance, performance, language, fitness, music, media, and other development areas
  • - Identify, onboard, and manage internal and external instructors, coaches, studios, and training partners
  • - Establish individual development plans, short- and long-term goals, and measurable progress benchmarks for each trainee
  • - Monitor trainee progress through evaluations, observations, instructor feedback, and performance assessments
  • - Partner with Creative, Casting, and A&R to evaluate trainee potential, development needs, group chemistry, and projected readiness
  • - Organize regular trainee evaluations, review sessions, workshops, and development camps
  • - Maintain accurate records of attendance, evaluations, development plans, instructor feedback, and trainee progress
  • - Manage training facilities, program logistics, schedules, vendors, and approved budgets
  • - Serve as a primary point of contact for trainees, parents, guardians, instructors, and internal stakeholders regarding program-related matters
  • - Identify development concerns, performance gaps, or behavioral risks and escalate them to project leadership as appropriate
Qualifications
  • Qualifications
  • - Minimum 3 years of experience in artist development, talent development, training program management, youth development, or a related field
  • - Experience managing structured training programs, instructors, schedules, evaluations, or participant development plans
  • - Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple disciplines and stakeholders
  • - Ability to assess progress, synthesize feedback, and translate development needs into actionable plans
  • - Strong interpersonal judgment and the ability to build trust with young talent, parents, guardians, instructors, and internal teams
  • - Ability to handle sensitive situations and highly confidential information with professionalism
  • - Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • - Flexibility to work nights and weekends and travel as needed
  • - Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Preferred
  • - Experience in the music, entertainment, dance, performing arts, sports, or youth development industries
  • - Experience supporting the development of recording artists, performers, models, actors, trainees, athletes, or other high-potential young talent
  • - Demonstrated experience sourcing and managing vocal coaches, dance instructors, performance directors, educators, and specialized development partners
  • - Familiarity with both Western artist development and K-pop training systems
  • - Experience developing evaluation frameworks, training curricula, or individual development plans
  • - Experience working with minors and their parents or guardians
  • - Bilingual in English & Korean
What's On Offer
  • Compensation: 80K - 110K
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company 401(k) with employer matching


Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.

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