Internal Learning & Advancement Manager

Internal Learning & Advancement Manager

Location: Hybrid, Long Beach, CA

A forward-thinking, design-driven professional services organization is seeking an Internal Learning and Advancement Manager to shape the future of its workforce. This is a high-impact role where you will directly influence how talent grows, performs, and thrives within a collaborative, innovation-focused environment. If you are passionate about building scalable learning strategies, driving employee engagement, and aligning development initiatives with business success, this opportunity offers a platform to make a lasting mark.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive compensation with strong benefits
• A hybrid work environment promoting flexibility and collaboration
• High visibility with senior leadership and decision-makers
• The opportunity to design impactful programs that shape company culture and performance
• A people-first organization that values growth, innovation, and excellence

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to design and implement workforce development initiatives aligned with business goals
• Manage and enhance performance management programs, including annual reviews and ongoing check-ins
• Analyze workforce data and training metrics to inform strategic decisions and improve program effectiveness
• Develop scalable learning frameworks that support employee growth across multiple functions
• Collaborate with HR and talent teams to align development programs with workforce planning and budgeting
• Build structured career pathing models to support employee progression and organizational capability

Career Development and Performance Initiatives:

• Create and implement structured career pathways that align individual growth with organizational needs
• Design leadership development programs, mentorship opportunities, and peer learning initiatives
• Support internal leadership programs, including planning sessions, advancement criteria, and talent recognition processes
• Partner with managers to strengthen coaching, feedback, and accountability across teams

Talent Pipeline and Onboarding:

• Collaborate with talent acquisition partners to support early-career recruiting and internship programs
• Enhance onboarding processes to improve new hire integration, engagement, and productivity
• Build strategies to maintain a strong pipeline of emerging talent

Training and Knowledge Enablement:

• Coordinate technical and professional development programs across departments
• Introduce modern learning tools and technologies to improve accessibility and scalability of training
• Develop internal communications to promote learning opportunities and professional growth
• Capture and integrate lessons learned from project cycles into ongoing training efforts
• Support certification and licensure tracking, ensuring alignment with career development goals

Qualifications:

• 6 or more years of experience in learning and development, talent management, or workforce planning
• Background in professional services, architecture, engineering, or similar industries preferred
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing programs that improve employee performance and engagement
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HRIS or workforce analytics tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• A proactive, strategic mindset with a passion for developing people and driving organizational success

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS