Manager, Talent Development & Mobility

At 2U, we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission – to make learning limitless– and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class higher education at scale. As the parent company of edX, a leading online learning platform, 2U powers thousands of  higher education offerings – from free courses to full degrees. Together with our college, university, and corporate partners, we are helping accelerate careers and transform lives. 

What We’re Looking For:

The Manager, Talent Development & Mobility is a critical leader responsible for building a connected, skills-focused learning ecosystem that accelerates employee development, supports career mobility, and aligns talent capabilities with business needs. This role blends learning design, talent strategy, and program operations with a unique focus on leveraging the company’s own educational content and programs to drive upskilling, reskilling, and internal career pathways.

You will partner closely with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to create accessible learning pathways, drive adoption of internal education offerings, and enable seamless internal movement across roles and functions.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Learning Strategy & Program Enablement

• Develop and manage a cohesive learning strategy that supports employee growth, capability building, and long-term career development.
• Design and develop learner-centered engaging and interactive experiences for comprehensive development program(s), incorporating adult learning principles and instructional design best practices. 
• Create instructional content, such as instructor lead training, eLearning modules, videos, job aids, and assessments.
• Design and implement learning pathways for core roles, leadership development, functional skills, and future-skills readiness.
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of talent programs, from needs analysis, curriculum development to delivery, and measurement of impact.
• Leverage 2U/ edX content, certificates, and degree programs to create structured upskilling and reskilling opportunities.
• Partner with functional leaders to assess capability gaps and design learning solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Ensure all learning programs are accessible, scalable, and measurable.

Talent & Performance Enablement

• Lead strategy and programs that support internal mobility, including career frameworks, skills profiles, and mobility pathways.
• Build tools and resources to help employees navigate career growth and identify new opportunities inside the company.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and HRBPs to develop mobility policies, guidelines, and processes that support equitable internal movement.
• Analyze internal mobility trends and identify systemic barriers or opportunities to improve access and adoption.

Organizational Development & Change Leadership

• Serve as the subject matter expert and strategic thought partner for customized strategies and initiatives for enhancing leadership and team impact, resulting in the development and execution of new leader assimilations, team alignments, strategy planning sessions, action planning, etc.
• Partner with Change Management and HRBP teams to ensure smooth execution of organizational changes.
• Support organizational change initiatives by developing and delivering enablement programs that ensure leaders and employees are prepared for new structures, processes, and ways of working.
• Communicate recommendations, implications, and change impacts with clarity and alignment across stakeholders.
• Serve as a consultative partner to HR Business Partners and functional leadership to diagnose talent gaps and recommend targeted learning and organizational development interventions. 
• Establish and enhance governance frameworks for organizational changes and headcount management.

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering scalable learning programs.
• Experience building or managing internal mobility, career pathways, or similar talent programs.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data, measure outcomes, and influence decisions.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including executive-level presentation.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex projects.
• Experience in a fast-paced, matrixed, or high-growth environment.
• Background working with education products, curriculum design, or academic partners