Manager, Learning & Development

Job Description
AMC Networks is the ultimate destination for mold breaking, genre defying, and premier storytelling. Operating in over 125 countries worldwide, we're the global leader in targeted subscription streaming and home to iconic and fan-favorite brands across television, independent film, production, distribution, gaming, and publishing.
We have a long history of building loyal and engaged fan communities, creating new formats, delivering new experiences, generating buzz, and we work hard every day to bring new and innovative stories and ideas to life.
We are currently seeking a Manager, Learning & Developmentto join our People & Culture team reporting to the VP, Learning & Development based in our New York, New York headquarters.
As a Manager of Learning & Development, you will help drive the design, implementation, training and facilitation of innovative, creative, and scalable high-impact learning and talent management strategies to drive outstanding business performance at AMC Networks. You will work on a team with a Learning & Development Specialist.
On our team, you'll have an opportunity to build transformational cultural, leadership, and organizational solutions. Also, you'll be able to seek out new innovative solutions and implement them where they make sense. Finally, you'll be exposed to various AMC Network functions and stakeholders to learn the goals, needs and direction so you can become a trusted advisor and partner.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Learning & Development:

• Assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive and deliver training initiatives and identifies and creates suitable training solutions for employees.
• Conducts annual training and development needs assessment via data gathering, focus groups and interviews with senior leaders.
• Drives the design, development, delivery, evaluation, and administration of various training and development programs (including executive and leadership training, coaching and feedback, new manager curriculum, online training, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI)) and ensures training effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).
• Leads and facilitates both in-person and virtual training to our US-based employees.
• Creates training metric scorecards to communicate and track effectiveness of training solutions.
• Working with Specialist, leads, and acts as a subject matter expert in, the effective utilization of our learning management system.
• Manages the communication, and administration of scheduling and registration to track employee training participation and progress. This is done via our LMS Workday system.
• Manages vendor relationships for internal and external learning offerings such as development courses, workshops, coaching, etc.
• Researches and keeps informed on Learning & talent management trends and best practices.

• In partnership with our DEI team, supports management and delivery of DEI training and engagement programs to support AMC's DEI goals.
• Works across functions (Legal, Global Technology & Operations, Risk & Audit) to ensure timely completion of compliance learnings and trainings and acknowledgment of company policies.
• Partners with AMC Networks International (AMCNI) to review and assess global learning offerings and drive alignment where possible.

Talent Management:

• Provides end to end project and program management for all companywide initiatives: Goal Setting, Performance Management, Talent Assessment & Succession Management including talent reviews, Career Pathing, Competency Development, Employee Engagement. Provides the same rigor and expertise in learning and development, including high potential development.
• Partners with People Operations, People Systems, Business Partners, and other leaders to design, develop and implement Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Succession Management, Individual Development Planning modules in Workday (includes Workday reporting, user testing, training, communication and change management).
• Analyzes key data, identify trends, generate insights, present results, recommend solutions, and drive decisions to completion.
• Measures the impact of initiatives in delivering value for the business, which may include Change Management, Team Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Organizational Design, and Process Improvement.
• Assesses opportunities to link learning and development to talent management, including recommending curated curriculum to support employees in new or expanded roles, supporting leaders in managing effective teams, and partnering with Corporate Communications to identify internal and external programs for high potential employees.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (HR, Organizational Development Learning/education, Psychology, Communications,). Master's degree is preferred but not required.
• 6- 8 years of relevant work experience with 4+ years of managing a learning and development function (including Learning & Development, Talent Management, Change management and Project Management)
• Proficient in MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word, (advanced excel: Pivot tables, XLOOKUP)
• Proficient in project management software
• Prior Workday experience strongly preferred
• Will be able to deliver virtual & instructor led courses to employees across all levels (executive, management, individual contributors) using different delivery methods.
• Proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing Learning & Development & talent management processes on an enterprise-wide level using project management and multitasking skills and experience.
• Fluency in data analysis using Excel tools (pivot tables, XLOOKUP) and being able to analyze and present findings via PowerPoint and other formats to business stakeholders.

• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills, editing, listening, and presentation skills with an ability to clearly communicate and influence complex concepts in a compelling, concise, and creative way to internal stakeholders.
• Fluency with online development tools and multimedia platforms coupled with the ability to quickly self-teach new technology/software.
• Proven critical-thinking and analysis skills and ability to use data to develop insights and strategies.
• Ability to successfully work within a team environment and independently.

The base compensation range for this position is $105,000 to $120,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.
The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.