Learning and Development Manager
ShutterstockAbout the opportunity:
Shutterstock is proud of their rich mix of backgrounds and cultures that offer different perspectives to help build meaningful connections with colleagues, strengthen their business and drive the best experiences for customers. This role is part of the Global Learning and Development team and reports into the Senior Director, Global Learning and Development. Our aim is to create a continuous learning environment that fosters the development and retention of our talent across the organization globally.
The day to day:
Program Management:
Enhance development of Shutterstock employees and manage programs in a strategic manner, by working closely with stakeholders (People Team and Business partners) to increase people and organization capability
Implement global learning programs based on needs assessment which may include compliance training, onboarding, management development, professional skills, wellness, DEI and internal insights training
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Ready to pivot when needed in the fast changing talent development landscape
Facilitate development workshops - both virtual and in-person - on core professional skills or proprietary content (e.g., Shutterstock Development Planning)
Evaluate learning initiatives and continuously seek improvements to existing programs to strengthen learning outcomes
Build & manage stakeholder and vendor relationships that best support learning strategy
Plan and lead ad-hoc projects and initiatives based on the organization needs and evolving landscape.
Support Performance Management program and Leadership Development programs as needed
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Gather and interpret data to measure the effectiveness of learning and development initiatives and create recommendations
Deliver training reports/presentations which communicate the impact of initiatives to stakeholders
L&D Operations:
LMS administration and oversight to ensure program management is smooth and data is accurately captured for reporting
Communicate and market learning programs through weekly updates via Slack or email, regular updates/posts to The Lens (internal intranet).
Execute the day-to-day L&D logistics including in-person or virtual workshops and act as ‘producer’ to help ensure a smooth deployment of programs
What you’ll bring to the role:
Strong experience in Learning, Talent Development or related role
Technically savvy and experience working with LMS Systems and Workday
Strong knowledge of current learning management practices, industry trends, digital learning platforms, and best practices.
A self-starter who is highly motivated and excited to help build and execute the SSTK learning strategy
Strong communication (both verbal and written), presentation - Can translate ideas and data into a presentation to engage key stakeholders. The ability to synthesize high-level information into action plans.
Instructional Design - Ability to independently design, develop, execute and facilitate learning programs
Project management - highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with limited resources. Ability to manage complex and ambiguous projects to meet objectives and achieve results
Agility - able to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing and collaborative work environment
Consulting skills - able to source information and ask relevant questions to inform solutions
Influencing skills - ability to effectively guide key stakeholders, while also being hands on with tactical execution.
Curiosity and Problem Solving - desire to learn and create solutions that will have an impact
Any of these would be a bonus:
Proficiency with the Google suite of tools, including Google slides
Previous experience with design tools and/or content creation tools (Vyond, Articulate etc)
Experience in tech industry or creative/ad agency is advantageous
Understanding of AI tools that can support and increase effectiveness in role
Why Shutterstock:
You have a direct impact on the success of the company. Your team’s work matters and is essential to the evolution of our core business!
Executive leadership cares personally. They prioritize growth and planning your career path with your goals and passions in mind.
Flexibility to work between home and office with everything you need to be successful in both
A generous and competitive benefits package.
Shutterstock connects diverse artists and creative professionals around the globe with the agencies, brands and people who need their work and services. It’s a place where creators come to be inspired and discover new ways to produce their best work.
Shutterstock enables its employees to drive culture and tap into the world around them to develop the toolbox and solutions that help others share their world views. At Shutterstock, your ideas will be welcomed, your uniqueness will be celebrated, and you will be supported in presenting your view of the world as you experience it. We’re champions of resiliency; quickly learning from our shortcomings in our pursuit of continuous growth.
Diverse teams are critical to our success. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply and we commit to creating and maintaining a culture where employees know they belong and have equal opportunities to succeed.
Shutterstock Values
We are one team collectively focused on creating an unrivaled experience for our Customers and Contributors. Our Values represent the mindset of the employee who will thrive at Shutterstock. If you are passionate about what you do, and want to become part of a cutting-edge technology company building industry leading products, please apply.
Shutterstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Suitably qualified and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Shutterstock ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accommodation_request@shutterstock.com.