Manager, Learning and Development

Riot’s People team exists to help Rioters make better decisions around its talent. We bring our expertise to all of those typical HR activities such as hiring, on-boarding, training and development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, benefits, perks, compensation, big events, labor relations, off-boarding so that all Rioters can flourish.

The Manager of Learning and Development, reporting into the Senior Manager, Cultural Development, will lead Riot’s Cultural Learning Programs. This person will be responsible for enabling world-class learnings aimed at instilling and advancing Riot’s culture in partnership with HRBP’s, Organizational Development Partners, and Senior Leaders at Riot. This role will be an essential learning leader who can accelerate the performance of our teams and connect Rioters to Riot through dynamic and ongoing learning programs.

Responsibilities:

• Continually evolve the strategy and roadmap for Cultural Learning, in close partnership with the Senior Manager, Cultural Development.

• Manage a team that consists of internal partners, Rioters, and/or external partners, to ensure ongoing delivery of Cultural Learning programming.

• Oversee the design and delivery of Cultural Learning programs; these programs may include live cohort based learning, adhoc workshops, e-learning, long format, and blended learning curricula. 

• Partner with instructional designers in L&D, senior leaders, organizational development partners, and HRBP’s on learning program needs analysis, design, delivery, measuring and reporting, taking a data-informed approach to needs identification, evaluation, and decision making, while aligning with broader L&D objectives and programs. 

• Ensure buy-in, alignment, and sponsorship of Cultural Learning strategies, curricula, and roadmaps.

• Forecast and plan resourcing to ensure Cultural Learning needs across Riot are met.

• Act as a key member of the Learning and Development leadership team to continually support setting strategy and implementing learning across Riot.

• Actively support the career development and performance management of direct reports from the Cultural Learning team.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years experience working within a Learning & Development role

• 2+ years experience working within a management capacity

• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering engaging and effective learning experiences

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop a team of learning professionals

• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

• Understanding of and empathy for the experience of players

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar role at a fast-growing tech company or other similar company

• Experience working in Learning and Development with a focus on culture and values

• Knowledge of learning management systems (Workday) and e-learning tools

• Knowledge and understanding of Riot’s portfolio of products

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

Riot Games fosters a player and workplace experience that values teamwork embodied by the Summoner's Code and Community Code. Our culture embraces differences as a strength, and our values are the guiding principles for how we approach work. We are committed to putting diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the center of everything we do, and promoting a fair and collaborative culture where Rioters treat one another with dignity and respect. We encourage you to read more about our value of thriving together and our ongoing work to build the most inclusive company in gaming