Learning & Development Manager (Hybrid - Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; Chicago, IL - US)

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Energy Solutions is currently seeking a full-time <strong>Learning & Development Manager (L&D) </strong>to join our People and Culture Department. As Manager of Learning & Development, you’ll supervise instructional designers and other learning and development team members to design and develop training—from new hire onboarding to ongoing professional development. You’ll support business strategy and execution of engaging, instructionally sound learning experiences rooted in adult learning principles, ensuring every program impacts the culture at ES.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">In this role, you’ll guide and inspire a team of L&D professionals while managing priorities, setting clear expectations, and elevating the quality of learning deliverables. You’ll leverage modern instructional technologies and innovative methods to create meaningful development opportunities that empower employees and strengthen organizational performance.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong>The person filling this role will be required to work in a hybrid work environment from one of our offices in Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; or Chicago, IL; and expected to be in the office a minimum of once a week. </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong>Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:</strong> </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Manage and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather content, clarify requirements, and translate business needs into clear learning objectives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Manage and delegate the design and development of instructional materials across multiple modalities (e-learning, instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Evaluate instructional content for accuracy, instructional soundness, accessibility, and alignment with adult learning principles.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback to instructional designers or content developers by providing guidance, feedback, and support on best practices and execution.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent instructional design projects to ensure timelines, scope, and quality standards are met.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Manage and escalate project milestones, risks, and dependencies as appropriate.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Evaluate learner feedback, assessment results, and LMS data to identify opportunities for content improvement.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Manage and support revisions and updates to training programs based on policy changes, system updates, or performance data.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Manage weekly one-on-one meetings and team meetings to assign, prioritize, and review Learning & Development work, communicate expectations, and support alignment with team and departmental goals.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-size:…