About This Role

The Associate Director of Learning & Development will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive learning and development plan across North America. This is a key role that will focus on the growth and development of our people and provide an opportunity to build work from the ground up – partnering with leadership to set strategy and learning priorities, while also leading the full execution of work. You should possess strong strategic, operational and interpersonal skills that allow you to be confident in your presence and facilitation while also being a detail-oriented outcome driver. While this is a North America role, the role will be based in New York and will work in partnership with the New York leadership team, as well as the North America and Global leads of People Experience. This is a hybrid role in our New York office.

Responsibilities

Partner with Business leaders and People Team leaders to develop and implement a Learning & Development plan that aligns with Ogilvy’s business goals and employee needs
In partnership with People Experience, develop a North America learning strategy with office specific programs that address gap areas
Design and facilitate virtual and in-person learning curriculum focused on career growth and skills-based learning
Manage the full execution of learning programs with an emphasis on content creation & facilitation
Responsible for program promotion and communications, tracking attendance and engagement, measurement of impact and willingness to adjust to meet the changing needs of the organization
Work with New York leadership to identify office-specific gaps and roll out need-based programs
Partner with external vendors to deliver training and growth programs for employees at levels
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in the Learning & Development space
Manage Learning & Development budget and vendor contracts
Partner with Ogilvy Global L&D community and WPP L&D community (including attending monthly meetings) to understand and share resources at hand across a matrixed organization
Lead other development practices within organization including but not limited to performance management best practices and trainings, manager development training and high potential or executive coaching

Requirements

6-8 years of experience in Human Resources and/or Learning & Development field
Agency experience preferred
Experience creating and managing L&D programs at scale across a matrixed organization
Progressive and innovative attitude towards L&D with an ability to deliver programs in a hybrid environment
Passion to facilitate learning and partner with business leaders
Attention to detail and strong sense of organization while managing programs simultaneously
Exceptional communication skills and ability to work proactively and autonomously
Strong understanding of the importance of company culture and the responsibility to help create, influence, and evolve it
Ability to establish strong relationships with people at all levels of the organization
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality

You will be great for this role if...

You can strike a unique balance of excellent communication and time management skills coupled with an inherently creative and curious nature and an aptitude for learning
You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to measure the effectiveness of programs and pivot quickly when needed
You are willing and excited to manage not only a learning strategy, but execute the details and operations behind programs
You have strong and inspiring facilitation and communication skills – and can present vision in an articulate way that inspires teams and other leaders
You have an aptitude for working with technology, including e-learning platforms, learning management systems, and other digital tools
You are flexible and successful in doing the day-to-day, but also leading and advising
You are comfortable and confident partnering with and influencing senior leadership

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.

Pay Range

$60,000—$140,000 USD

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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