Senior Manager, Learning & Development/Diversity, Equity & Inclusion This is a newly created position for a powerhouse global law firm in Washington, DC.

*This is a hybrid-remote role with mostly remote work.

This role is within the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Department and is responsible for leading the strategy/execution of the firmwide DEI learning program. This role is a resource to lawyers and professional staff for DEI learning & development.
Duties: Creates strategy for DEI learning. Leads implementation of global short-term and long-term DEI learning, including education related to equity, belonging, inclusion, inclusive leadership, heritage celebrations, bias, intersectionality, racial justice, allyship, anti-hate, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Creates learning modalities, live and on demand. Delivers DEI learning programs internally and for client audiences; develops train-the-trainer programs to develop facilitation skills. Collaborates with various departments and teams to assess DEI learning & development in the context of learning & development offerings and goals. Maintains current knowledge of DEI learning & development trends and vendors, particularly in the legal industry. Manages RFP process to engage learning & development vendors; works with selected vendors to tailor program delivery and content to meet the unique needs of the Firm. Develop curriculum for digital engagement. Coordinates with Professional Development and Affinity Group Manager to ensure strategic participation in identified programs. Establishes method for evaluating DEI learning & development efforts. Assesses feedback from relevant stakeholders on the effectiveness of DEI learning & development opportunities; uses this feedback to shape offerings. Collaborates with other members of the DEI team to ensure a unified approach. Creates DEI-related content in the learning management system; collaborates with administrators to track and make efficient the delivery of content/processes
Position Requirements: Bachelors degree required, Masters degree or Juris Doctorate strongly preferred; PhD a plus. Active Bar Membership a plus. Extensive successful experience in coaching, training and development required. Coaching certification is a plus. Must have at least ten years of experience in learning and development in a law firm. Professional services firm experience considered. Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles. Proven experience designing and/or leading DEI learning programs. Experience in program development and evaluation; ability to collect, interpret and persuasively utilize data. Must possess advanced knowledge of current diversity, equity, and inclusion trends, theories, practices, and pedagogies. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations. Prior experience managing and developing direct reports and/or matrixed teams. Flexibility for occasional travel. Salary is commensurate with experience.