Manager, Talent Development

Ontra is a remote-first company, with access to coworking spaces and offices in a few key cities for employees who may prefer in-person working options. We value connection, investing in opportunities for in-person and virtual gatherings with your Ontra colleagues.
We currently are able to hire exclusively in the locations listed below. Select jobs may have more specific location requirements due to business needs.
United States
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
APAC
Hong Kong, Singapore
EMEA
United Kingdom
For this job we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States.
About the opportunity
Ontra is seeking a Manager of Talent Development , reporting to our VP of People Operations and Talent, to lead our newly-formed Talent Development team.
The role is a great opportunity to build and implement learning programs across all levels at Ontra to ensure that our employees have the tools they need to best serve our customers and develop professionally. The Manager of Talent Development will collaborate with enablement leaders across the company to provide a clear onboarding structure for new employees, and partner with functional team leads to identify and address skills and learning gaps across the business to create opportunities that up-level our employee base, including management and leadership training.
If you are looking to lead the charge in establishing a culture of learning and continuous improvement at a scaling organization, we'd love to get to know you!
What you'll do

• Onboarding : Build a best in class onboarding program across various departments and levels, working with function leaders, people managers, recruiters, and people business partners to uncover key talent development areas that will set new hires up for success.
• Training : Collaborate with team managers across the business to understand what training gaps currently exist and build a roadmap of department and level-based training to up-skill current employees.
• Professional Development : Evaluate and improve Ontra's PD stipend guidance, ensuring that employees understand our business and know how to take advantage of the resources available to them for their personal and professional growth.
• LMS Management : Successfully implement a new LMS (Workramp), overseeing all ongoing iterations and maintenance.

What you'll bring

• Experience : 7+ years of experience in training and development, specifically building and leading initiatives for high-growth companies, with at least 2 years in people management
• Expertise : Experience managing a LMS required (Workramp preferred); familiar with instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles; experience with content creation, authoring tools (i.e. Articulate), and video editing preferred
• Consultative Collaborator : Understands the importance of communication and is skilled at facilitating discussions, gathering feedback, and presenting ideas in a clear and concise manner; an active listener and problem-solver who strives to build strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect
• Naturally Curious : Asks questions and seeks out new information, often delving deeper into a subject to gain a more complete understanding; willing to consider different perspectives (even if they don't align with your own).
• Organized and detail-oriented : Ability to break down complex projects into smaller, manageable tasks, and create a structured plan with clear timelines and milestones; pays attention to details while keeping the big picture in mind.
• Analytical: Skilled at examining data from different angles and perspectives to identify trends, draw conclusions, and make informed decisions.
• Flexible : Can navigate changes, uncertainties, and unexpected obstacles that arise during projects, and adjust plans, resources, and strategies as-needed while maintaining a focus on project goals.

About Ontra
Ontra is the global leader in Contract Automation and Intelligence for private asset management firms. The Ontra platform combines AI-enabled software with a worldwide network of highly trained lawyers to modernize recurring legal workflows. Ontra's solutions improve all aspects of the contract lifecycle - from negotiating and processing routine contracts to tracking obligations in complex agreements. Ultimately, Ontra reduces the time, expense, and risk associated with contract management, freeing its customers to focus on other strategic priorities.
Our benefits

• Opportunity to participate in Ontra's unit-based compensation program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance base plans at no additional cost
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans
• Monthly phone and internet reimbursement (equivalent of $100 USD)
• Annual professional development reimbursement (equivalent of $2K USD)
• 4 months of parental leave (52 weeks for UK employees)
• Unlimited vacation
• Twice-weekly lunch perk