Manager, Partner Training

Job Description:

* 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.

Job Requirements:

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.