Global law firm is seeking a Manager, Partner Training for their NY office.
4+ years of experience in learning and development, leadership development, or talent management
* Strategy and Program Design:
Create a partner training strategy aligned with firm goals. Collaborate with the Professional Development, Lateral Partner Integration, Partner Retreat, and Inclusion & Engagement Committees to tailor programs, including Partner Orientations, to newly-promoted partners, lateral partners, partners in leadership positions, and the partnership more broadly. Incorporate interactive workshops, simulations, case studies, and peer learning forums, as appropriate, as well as individual and/or group executive coaching. Leverage adult learning and behavioral science principles to drive adoption and skill transfer.
* Analytics and Impact:
Conduct ongoing needs analyses using qualitative and quantitative inputs (e.g., performance data, partner feedback, client metrics, matter economics, inclusion and engagement and talent indicators ) to develop targeted learning objectives and development pathways. Define KPIs and success metrics for partner training initiatives, and use data to refine programs, demonstrate ROI, and provide reports to firm leadership.
* Vendor and Faculty Management:
Select and manage external facilitators, executive coaches, and content vendors. Negotiate scope and budget, and ensure quality and consistency with firm culture and standards.
* Governance and Compliance:
Coordinate with Risk and General Counsel teams to embed ethical and compliance considerations into training, and ensure consistency with firm policies, professional responsibility and confidentiality obligations, and client expectations.
* Additional Responsibilities:
Coordinate with the Associate Director, Training and Development and the Director of Professional Development to assist with other training and professional development initiatives, as needed.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in law, business, organizational psychology, education, or related field preferred.
* 4+ years of experience in learning and development, leadership development, or talent management, ideally within a law firm, professional services organization, or other complex stakeholder environment.
* Demonstrated success designing and delivering partner or executive-level training with measurable impact on business outcomes.
* Strong command of professional services economics (pricing, realization, leverage models, matter profitability), business development practices, and client lifecycle management.
* Expertise in adult learning methodologies, instructional design, coaching, and facilitation for senior stakeholders.
* Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills; credibility with senior partners and firm leaders.
* Analytical orientation with the ability to translate data into insights and action; proficiency with learning analytics and reporting.
* Experience managing external vendors, coaches, and faculty; budget and project management proficiency.
* High degree of discretion and judgment; ability to navigate sensitive partner dynamics and confidential matters.
