Manager, Learning & Development – Advisory

Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. The Opportunity The Manager, Learning & Development – Advisory is responsible for overseeing the delivery and management of learning and development solutions for KPMG’s Advisory practice. Reporting to the National HR Business Partner – Advisory, this position serves as a catalyst to introducing best practice approaches to performance-oriented learning and development which includes blended learning solutions and experiential learning curriculums. The Manager, Learning & Development – Advisory will establish and maintain close relationships with Advisory Service Line Leaders in order to best understand and meet the learning and development needs of our business. What you will do Oversee the execution of Raise Your Game, a national Advisory curriculum aimed at developing a consistently high performing team with strong consulting capability Lead the assessment, design, development, and measurement of Raise Your Game to close performance gaps, realize required behavioural change and develop key competencies aligned with Advisory’s strategic priorities Manage operations of the Raise Your Game learning program including projects and day-to-day activities Manage one direct report, providing direction on day-to-day operations, learning solutions in the LMS (in collaboration with the Learning Technology team) and learning consultation with internal clients Build meaningful relationships with internal stakeholders including Advisory Service Line Leaders and Advisory Partners. Meet with new Advisory Partners to provide an overview of Advisory learning offerings. Manage relationships with learning vendors, consultants, and external resources to ensure learning solutions are delivered as required Provide analysis and recommendations related to assessment and reporting on learning, including trends and insights that will inform go forward decisions and future learning solutions Collaborate with National HR Business Partner – Advisory to determine the Advisory Learning strategy and priorities, identifying opportunities to elevate the profile of Advisory Learning, elevate learning offerings and continuously improve Provide consultation to Advisory Partners on learning solutions and recommendations for their service lines. Address business needs, as identified through learning consulting conversations, and by incorporating leading instructional design, adult learning principles, and change management best practices Proactively identify opportunities to implement external best practices and industry-leading thought leadership and learning, and collaborate with other learning professionals within KPMG Canada and globally to share best practices Develop and execute on a communication strategy to drive awareness and adoption of learning solutions What you bring to the role 5+ years of progressive professional experience with a strong foundation in program management, adult learning design, development and leadership, preferably in a professional services or corporate environment Exceptional ability to lead the development and execution of a large-scale program and projects independently, requiring strategic planning, leading delivery of project team members and communication planning and execution Proven experience in learning and performance consulting and partnering with internal clients to identify, assess, design, develop, deploy and evaluate learning solutions Excellent communication and relationship development skills and experience in working with senior leadership Additional Skills & Experience Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors Familiarity with the Degreed learning platform In-depth knowledge of learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning, Pluralsight and others Familiarity with Articulate 360 Additional learning credentials / skills would be an asset, such as Adult Education certificate, training/instructional design professional credential/designation (e.g. CTDP), training workshop facilitation certifications (e.g. StrengthsFinder) Keys to your success KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. 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