Professional Development Manager, Business Professionals
McDermott Will & Emery
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, DC • District of Columbia • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $131,000 - $194,000 per year
About the role
- Develops and facilitates training, curricula, and program content for global business professionals
- Conducts training needs assessments and analyzes skill gaps
- Designs and implements role-specific curricula aligned to competency frameworks
- Develops scalable learning programs tailored to diverse populations
- Establishes curriculum governance and continuous improvement processes
- Aligns learning initiatives with firm strategy and operational priorities
- Leverages learning technologies to track and optimize training experiences
- Manages external vendors and internal subject matter experts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least six (6) years of related work experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities
- Ability to adapt training styles and delivery for a variety of learning styles and preferences
- Ability to work across geographies and training delivery platforms (in-person, virtual, hybrid)
Benefits
- Wellness programs supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health
- Generous compensation packages
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
training needs assessmentcurriculum developmentprogram content designcompetency frameworkslearning program developmentcurriculum governancecontinuous improvement processeslearning technologiestraining optimization
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailorganizational skillstime managementadaptabilityprioritizationcross-geographical collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree