Talent Development & People Programs Manager

Location

• Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role)

Compensation

• $105k - $125k (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Learning Experience Design
• Build and manage the pillar's intake process - applying a performance consulting lens to distinguish learning needs from other gaps before recommending solutions; track priorities, timelines, and solution delivery through closure
• Lead project plans to drive key initiatives from concept to implementation and evaluation; coordinate resources, suppliers, communications, and implementation activities to achieve desired outcomes
• Develop and curate high-quality, impactful content, experiences, and resources across the pillar's portfolio – includes virtual, in-person, digital, and blended experiences, resources, and performance support tools
• Apply adult learning, behavioral science and modern design principles to all solutions; consult with subject matter experts and stakeholders to address capability needs
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate development cycles, increase personalization, and maintain quality at scale; bring human judgment to ensure quality and Rowan's voice
• Act as a producer for in-person, online, and blended learning sessions; facilitate working sessions and learning experiences, manage pilots, and build stakeholder alignment
• Set design standards, templates, and quality criteria for all learning content produced by the team
• Enterprise Onboarding Strategy, Program Management & Experience Design
• Own and continuously improve Rowan's enterprise onboarding strategy and new employee experience roadmap; defining success metrics, governance, and standards
• Develop and manage a scalable, common onboarding framework through Day 90 that supports rapid growth across a distributed workforce, reinforcing Rowan's culture, Guiding Principles, and ways of working - balance consistency with appropriate flexibility for different roles and locations
• Lead onboarding projects from concept through implementation; develop standardized project plans, cross-functional workflows, and operating procedures
• Ensure onboarding strategy connects to the broader talent development lifecycle
• Build and maintain the full suite of onboarding program components - orientation, learning journeys, job aids, guides, check-ins, connection opportunities, etc.
• Design and facilitate Rowan's new hire Day 1 orientation
• Design and own the new hire feedback system
• Team Onboarding / Hiring Manager Enablement
• Build and maintain Rowan's hiring manager onboarding toolkit; design and deliver hiring manager enablement
• Partner with People Business Partners to identify patterns in hiring manager effectiveness and deploy targeted support
• Across All Workstreams
• Lead or partner in vendor selection and ongoing relationship management, as applicable
• Partner with the People Operations Analyst to develop dashboards and success measures. Create, track, and report on success metrics; use data, feedback, and business insights to evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve programs and processes
• Continuously scan internal and external trends, identify opportunities for innovation, and champion new approaches that improve development effectiveness, increase adoption, and strengthen organizational capability
• LMS/LXP Content Strategy & People Ops Partnership
• Serve as the pillar's primary liaison to People Operations for all LMS/LXP needs - translating learning design intent into clear system requirements and ensuring People Ops can effectively configure, administer, and support the platform
• Own LMS/LXP content governance - content standards and organization, naming conventions, metadata standards, and quality criteria; partner in LMS/LXP vendor selection and relationship management
• Use the LMS/LXP to enter and manage content and communications; partner with People Ops on enrollments, reporting, and analysis

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Instructional/Learning Design, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in learning and development, instructional design, or learning experience design
• Demonstrated experience designing end-to-end onboarding programs or significant employee lifecycle initiatives
• Experience facilitating engaging workshops/learning experiences virtually, blended, and in person
• Experience building and scaling programs, frameworks, or processes from the ground up in a high-growth or rapidly evolving hybrid or distributed environment
• Strong instructional design skills and content development expertise, including building digital and blended learning, facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and toolkits
• Demonstrated proficiency with content authoring, visual design, and learning technology tools
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to diagnose learning needs and determine when learning is part of the solution - and make recommendations for alternative solutions
• Strong project and change management skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional programs and multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Highly organized with the ability to execute with excellence in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Clear, direct communicator who can translate complex ideas into engaging, practical content for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to partner across functions with a collaborative and influencing style that builds trust and drives alignment without direct authority
• Grounding in adult learning and behavior science principles, as they apply employee development, behavioral change, and performance improvement
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, measure solution effectiveness, and translate insights into action using data across multiple sources
• Comfortable working independently, from strategy through execution in an environment where processes may need to be created or evolved
• Highly proficient with HR systems, learning technologies, LMS/LXP platforms, survey tools, and SharePoint

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated AI fluency and practical experience using AI-enabled tools to accelerate content development, improve workflows, personalize learning, or enhance program scalability
• Certification in instructional design, learning and development, or talent development
• Experience leading or supporting LMS/LXP selection and implementation
• Experience working in a COE model where learning design partners with multiple program owners and business SMEs to co-create solutions

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