Senior Manager, Learning and Development

Baker Tilly US

Senior Manager shaping technical and functional learning strategy for Baker Tilly’s client-facing Assurance Practice. Leading curriculum portfolios, learning teams, and professional education initiatives.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeChicago • Florida, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $127,000 - $260,380 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing learning strategies and curriculum design, with a strong focus on adult learning principles and performance improvement. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and foster relationships across various organizational levels.

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Learning And Development ExperienceCurriculum Design And DevelopmentProject Management SkillsTeam Leadership And MentoringLearning Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Learning Strategy DevelopmentCurriculum Portfolio ManagementAdult Learning PrinciplesContent Design And DevelopmentPerformance ConsultingBudget ManagementEvaluation And Reporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingCoaching And Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemsOnline Course Creation ToolsWebinar PlatformsMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Professional Education RequirementsHigh Performing TeamsInclusive CultureStakeholder EngagementVirtual Classroom

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the strategy and implementation plan for firm-wide learning for the assigned client group
Provide learning solutions that improve performance, drive business outcomes, and meet continuing professional education requirements
Develop and grow relationships with service line and Professional Practice Group leadership and stakeholders
Use performance consulting skills to identify learning needs for the portfolio
Design, maintain, and evolve the firm-wide learning curriculum portfolio
Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts and leverage best practices and future-focused innovations
Create and execute an annual curriculum portfolio plan, monitoring work plans and milestones
Own the curriculum portfolio for the assigned client group
Lead curriculum and program design, delivery, and evaluation teams
Lead direct reports and learning team members through advocacy, coaching, mentoring, and training
Oversee budgeting, resources, facilitator recruitment and management, delivery management, communications, evaluation, reporting, and vendor relationships
Partner with Learning and People Team colleagues to ensure consistency across firm learning and people initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in learning or a related field preferred
Minimum of 8 years of Learning and Development experience or related experience in a complex organization required
Minimum of 4 years’ experience managing others
Demonstrated involvement building and leading high performing teams and fostering an inclusive culture
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire
Baker Tilly will not consider candidates requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
Experience developing and implementing learning strategy and operations for technical content
Experience with adult learning principles and learning curriculum and content design and development in multiple learning modalities
Strong project management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of and experience with Learning Management Systems, online course creation tools, and webinar/virtual classroom platforms
Strong executive presence and ability to develop relationships and interface effectively with all firm levels
Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Windows, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to travel as needed, approximately 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Continuing professional education support
Ability to travel as needed, approximately 10%