Manager, Global Learning and Development

Manager, Global Learning and Development

Hybrid Work Structure-Can Be Based Remotely in Various US Markets

The Role:

BCW is looking for a Manager of Global L&D to lead the Program Management function across the agency. The ideal candidate will bring strong program/project management experience coupled with a creative, entrepreneurial and flexible mindset.

Reporting to the Global Chief Learning Officer, the Manager of Global L&D will contribute to the creation and deployment of innovative programs that support employee growth and development in meaningful ways that enhance both the caliber and cultural satisfaction of our talent across the agency.

This is an opportunity to support a wide variety of learning and development initiatives and help to shape the direction of a newly created learning function at BCW.

What is the work:

• Broad operational support for all learning and organization development initiatives
  • Create structure and organization for multiple workstreams
  • Surface and recommend solutions for competing priorities/calendar conflicts
  • Formulate/implement a process for organizing team documents and resources
  • Track budgets and project plans
• Project manager for LMS implementation
  • Oversee execution of product roadmap and implementation plan
  • Manage governance, milestones, deliverables
  • Facilitate effective communication across cross-functional BCW team and with external partners and WPP
• Support BCW's Global L&D Council
  • In partnership with BCW's SVP of L&D, collaborate with council members across BCW's global footprint to identify and create learning journeys by mapping existing training content to career paths
  • Partner with BCW's corporate communications team on branding and communication of all offerings
• Program and project management support for newly created management and leadership development programs
• Partner with IDEA team to ensure philosophical and practical integration with L&D
• Co-lead LMS platform admin duties globally
  • Track learning data, provide analysis and reporting
  • Manage global learning calendars
  • Upload and manage learning catalogues and all related content

Experience that contributes to your success:

• Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods
• Instructional design experience
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices
• Experience in project management and budgeting
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) as well as Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; sharp business acumen
• Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors

• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee resource groups

Perks of working at BCW:

• Hybrid work environment that offers the flexibility and balance of working from home and going into the office
• Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and BCW's Career Pathing program
• Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at BCW and the outside community and accelerate their careers.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health.
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans
• Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses
• WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster

About BCW (A WPP Agency):

BCW is part of WPP's global, multi-faceted, multi-talented creative engine, with access to countless opportunities to grow.

BCW's commitment to moving people starts with our employees. You'll find ways to ignite your growth while doing meaningful work for exceptional clients in an environment that prioritizes your success, compels collaboration and celebrates learning. We're committed to moving our people forward in their careers and helping them grow as people and professionals.

We wholly believe that our diversity is our strength and feeds the creativity critical to success, so Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (I.D.E.A.) are embedded into everything we do for our people, agency, clients and the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from talent across all dimensions of race/ethnicity and the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, differently abled and veteran communities.

For more information, visit bcw-global.com.

BCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MF/Disability/Vet, and we are proud of our diverse workforce.

Our organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

In New York City, the base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $70,000.00 to $140,000.00. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.

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