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Professional Development Manager

ABCD
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/14/2026
The Professional Development Manager is responsible for the creation,

planning, implementation and ongoing review and enhancement of

professional development opportunities for all staff. This role seeks to

develop a responsive and supportive set of skill and knowledge based

trainings to enhance performance and support retention in alignment with

the organization?s values. Key Responsibilities Partner with senior ABCD

leaders to assess skill gaps and development opportunities. Provide

ongoing assessment of the training and development needs of staff in

order to identify the priorities at any given time. Identify and assess

existing professional development opportunities and partnerships,

recording in a centralized system. Create and maintain training

materials, guides, playbooks, and workshops, as needed, in conjunction

with compliance needs. Deliver engaging live and virtual training

sessions Develop and manage relationships with external training

partners, monitoring and meeting current training needs; promote

external training opportunities. Identify, vet, and manage external

training vendors; review content and materials to ensure training is

customized for firm and culture. Oversee and promote opportunities for

online learning; collaborate with vendors and internal groups on use of

content Develop and manage modules, materials and resources related to

professional development, ensuring accessible, timely and effective

tools are available to all staff. Promote advancement through increased

professional development. Coach managers on reinforcing new skills and

performance expectations Create pathways for inter-departmental growth.

Create process for capturing and reporting on higher education degrees

and other employee certifications Create metrics to evaluate training

ROI, collect and analyze feedback, assess progress on goals, and

implement change as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned

from time to time. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise At least five years

of relevant experience in a learning and development role, and a minimum

of a high school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a

Nonprofit Setting Preferred, But Not Required. Extensive Knowledge Of

professional development, instructional design and adult learning, or

extensive knowledge of non-profit spaces Proven ability to deliver

impactful and engaging training sessions, consistently achieving

positive ROI and receiving excellent participant feedback Excellent

Communication And Facilitation Abilities Experience Designing Curriculum

and facilitating training programs Ability to collaborate effectively

with senior leadership and cross-functional teams Comfortable working

across teams and departments; strong relationship-building skills

Ability to evaluate program effectiveness, analyze data, and make

informed, strategic decisions. Expected Salary: \$69,997.20 to

\$72,090.20 annually (\$38.46 to \$39.61/hour) USD. Salary scales are

set according to an explicit compensation policy and relevant market

data. Due to funding restrictions and our strong focus on internal

parity, this salary is thoughtfully aligned with the duties expected for

this role, and offers are firm.

Salary : $69,997 - $72,090

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