Learning and Development Manager

Persado’s cognitive content platform generates language that inspires action across a spectrum of digital channels. Powered by cognitive computing technologies, the platform eliminates the random process behind traditional message creation. Persado arms organizations and individuals with “smart content” that maximizes the efficacy of communication with any audience at scale, while delivering unique insight into the specific triggers that drive action.

The Learning and Development Manager is a highly proactive able to understand evolving business priorities and synthesize complex information to develop high-impact learning content for Persado professionals. The role requires a program design expert who can design relevant curriculum through various channels (e-learning, video, classroom).

* Lead the design of all of Persado’s Learning and Development initiatives by partnering business leaders and department heads to execute entire learning & development framework to align with business and culture objectives. * Recommend the best training solutions which may include a Learning and Development solution that includes a blended approach to learning such as e-learning, classroom training, 1:1 session, action learning. * Partner with business leaders and managers to identify training needs and trends within the business. * Proactively use technology, industry best practices, external networking, and alternative learning methods to continue to evolve learning and development activities. * Manage training operations including planning, communications, and administration. * Evolve training assessment and evaluation methods to measure individual success and program effectiveness, and to continuously improve resources * Draw on internal and external resources to ensure the design and delivery of high quality programs, materials, and other learning and development resources and activities. These may include e-learning, self-paced, ILT and other facilitated learning activities.

* Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5-10 years of Learning and Development/ Organizational Development experience is required. * An L&D professional who has had experience creating a Learning department from the ground up. CMPT/CPLP is required. * Extensive experience using e-learning, content/ curriculum development, and LMS tools. * Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly collaborative and team-oriented environment. * Able to see the big picture and work on strategy while being hands on with the day to day function * Comfortable facilitating meetings and creating and delivering training and presentations to a variety of audiences. On-line and distance delivery experience using collaboration tools such as WebEx or Lync is a plus.