The Manager Talent Development, working in collaboration with and in support of the firm's Transactions strategic initiatives, develops and organizes national, office, client and practice group substantive legal skills and soft skills programs including supervising content, logistics, materials and communications. Manages multi-day academies and programs. Assists in preparing annual department budget.
Location
This position can sit in any of our US office locations, offers a hybrid work schedule, and requires periodic travel.
Responsibilities
Oversees all logistics of Talent Development academies and conservatories, including complex off-site, internal, external and client programs. Ensures excellent program delivery and record-keeping; and program evaluations and analysis reporting.
Develops and analyzes department metrics to make recommendations for improving curriculum and programs, as well as incorporates evaluation feedback into updating and redesigning curriculum and programs.
Assists in identifying facilitators; assists internal and external trainers in development of curricula and materials.
Works with Director Talent Development in preparing annual department budget.
Oversees the issuance of CLE credit and compliance related issues, working with the dedicated CLE Specialist.
Drafts and develops content for the firm's intranet, website and promotional materials.
Acts as an ambassador within and outside the firm for the Talent Development function.
Participates in activities of external professional organizations and associations as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Training or similar field required.
Minimum Years of Experience
5 years' experience in Professional Development and/or Organizational Development with at least two years in a project lead or supervisory capacity.
Must have experience in program management and use of program management tools.
Preferred:
JD
2+ years of experience working in a law firm.
Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
Foster positive work relationships.
Comply with all firm policies and practices.
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our p
Additional Information
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Dlapiper · Chicago, IL