Learning and Talent Development Manager

Job Posting Title:

Learning and Talent Development Manager

Req ID:

10121192

Job Description:

About Disney Entertainment Television

At Disney, we are storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We deliver unparalleled experiences to people around the world!

Disney’s leaders are foundational to the world’s premier entertainment company, home of the most respected and beloved brands around the globe. Our leaders have an unwavering dedication to inspiring our employees, Cast, and Crew to deliver the Magic that only Disney can. They are proud custodians of our Brand, fuel the transformative power of storytelling, uphold our strong legacy while fearlessly embracing the future, and foster good around the world in our communities.

Your efforts will be key to our business objectives and long-term success for clients in Disney Entertainment Television and The Walt Disney Company.

About The Team

The People Development Team drives an integrated talent strategy across Disney Entertainment Television (DET) and Ad Sales. Our vision is to make DET a magnet for talent – a place where employees can grow their career and grow for life. Where we have high-performing, inspired employees; a thriving culture where learning enables success; and deep pipelines of talent.

Our team is responsible for career and professional development, leadership development, performance management, talent & succession planning, executive coaching and team effectiveness. The team balances driving a consistent strategy across the broad organization, but tailoring it to meet the unique and local needs of businesses and clients within DET. We have unique programs and services specific to our DET businesses, but also partner with the Enterprise Learning & Talent Solutions team to develop, implement and deliver enterprise-wide programs and initiatives.

About The Role

The Manager is a critical member of our DET People Development team, and will be primary support for the News Group and Networks  based in New York City  (ABC News, Owned Television Stations and their Business Functions) and work closely with HR Business Partners and leaders to understand and assess business goals, identify performance gaps, and develop strategies and solutions that close the gaps and drive impact for these client groups. The role will also develop and facilitate DET and enterprise programs across our division and serve as main point of contact for their client groups for key programs, processes and services for which our team is responsible.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships and in-depth understanding across DET businesses, especially the businesses and client groups aligned to this role and serve as trusted advisor to HR and business leaders related to all areas of development and performance

• Define strategies, priorities and expectations by assessing needs, then developing and executing learning strategies that build improve performance and engagement across DET and client groups.

• Assess team effectiveness and design/facilitate team work sessions to enhance team performance and relationships

• Develop or tailor learning programs targeted at specific audiences to build knowledge, skills and capabilities leveraging internal products and services.

• Facilitate courses for managerial and professional audiences including (but not limited to) courses on leadership and management skills, as well as soft skills and business-specific programs.

• Apply learning theory/models, leverage or benchmark best practices/trends, and maintain knowledge of cutting-edge approaches in order to deliver performance-based learning solutions that drive measurable, lasting impact. Champion 70-20-10.

• Ability to inspire individual and business success, lead and influence others in the development, planning and execution of key programs or initiatives;

• Evaluate and validate internal requests for executive coaching, broker and set-up engagements, track and provide support for external coaches / executive-level coachees as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in internal or external consulting developing and executing learning strategies, projects and programs

• Ability to effectively and pragmatically apply L&D/OD approaches and frameworks to meet business and stakeholder needs

• Strong business acumen and a track record of successfully partnering with HR and business leaders, strong analytical, diagnostic, consulting and problem-solving skills and ability to tailor solutions to meet the needs of diverse businesses and learners

• Develop and deliver strategies