Manager, Learning & Development - San Francisco, CA or Remote (U.S.)

Discord is about giving people the power to create space to find belonging in their lives. We want to make it easier for you to talk regularly with the people you care about. We want you to build genuine relationships with your friends and communities close to home or around the world. Original, reliable, playful, and relatable. These are the values that connect our users and our employees at Discord.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager of Learning & Development to lead our L&D initiatives. This leadership role involves overseeing a dedicated team, including an Onboarding Specialist and an L&D Specialist. You will be responsible for spearheading a range of projects designed to enhance management training, new hire onboarding, team effectiveness, talent development, and learning management system operations. You will report directly to the Director of People Programs, and your role will play a crucial part in crafting and implementing an L&D strategy that elevates the performance of individuals and teams across the company.

What You'll Be Doing

• Strategic L&D Leadership: Collaborate with the Director of People Programs to develop a comprehensive L&D strategy that aligns with organizational goals, focusing on the enhancement of individual and team performance.
• Manager Training and Enablement: Oversee the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of manager training and enablement programs to ensure they are effective, scalable, and support the evolving needs of the organization.
• New Hire Onboarding: Lead the development and refinement of onboarding processes that ensure new employees are effectively integrated into the company culture and equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Team Effectiveness Action Planning: Initiate and manage team effectiveness programs that address team dynamics, communication, …