Manager, Learning and Development

Axonify is the frontline enablement solution that’s science-backed and proven to maximize the potential of workforces. Our vision is to reinvent the frontline experience, and we thrive giving them what they need to learn, connect, and get things done.

Our SaaS platform is enjoyable, engaging, and easy to use, with an unprecedented 83% engagement rate. If you're looking for a meaningful product and a great company culture, let's talk!

The Manager, Learning and Development Programs leads the end-to-end project management of internal learning programs with direct oversight of the design for onboarding, individual contributor, people leader, and other custom adhoc learning paths. Overseeing the L&D Learning Specialist, you'll ensure the cohesive delivery of all L&D programs in alignment with overall company strategy. 

The Manager, Learning and Development is a key  contributor to the strategic direction of the Employee Experience P&C function through partnership with COEs to deliver HR solutions. 

The impact you'll have:

Learning & Development Strategy

- Lead the annual L&D strategy to address specific business needs through COE OKRs. 

- Manage the L&D annual budget

- Facilitate opportunities to promote and drive employees to leverage existing learning infrastructure to enable a culture of continuous learning

- Maintain an awareness of emerging trends and best practices in Learning and Development by creatively assessing and sharing opportunities to build new programs or drive continuous improvement.

Program Management

- Lead the full cycle of training and learning projects, from conception and planning to implementation and evaluation, ensuring timely delivery and effective outcomes

- Responsible for the ongoing operationalization of Functional Skills by designing and evolving learning curriculum and overseeing the creation of required assets

- Design and lead the annual Leader Summit as part of the Axonify Level Up Program

- Manage the Peer to Peer Coaching Program and Buddy Program

- Own the strategy of the DiSC program and fulfill Lead Facilitation responsibilities

- Own the execution and ongoing evolution of all L&D Programs including onboarding, Axonify Level Up (Leadership program), Individual Contributor program

- Maintain ongoing program alignment with business needs, and overall Mission, Vision, and Values

- Own all Program Learning Paths

Instructional Design and Delivery

- Regular lead facilitation duties in person from the Toronto and Waterloo Offices and virtual

-Own the overall design, manage content and oversee the delivery of Programs through Axonify’s internal training platform with reinforcement training, articles and workshops

- Oversee the strategic direction for instructional design and delivery of internal L&D programs to maximize the platform’s key capabilities and drive employee growth and skill enhancement

- Support and contribute to training content research, design and development

- Design Facilitation GuidesOwn the SOPs for L&D asset creation

- Manage all L&D intake requests and develop custom learning programs 

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

- Champion cross functional internal L&D Stakeholder relationships

- Partner with the People & Culture Business Partners to understand the learning needs of the organization, teams, and individuals and recommend learning solutions, and co-create the design & development

- Work closely with Department specific stakeholders to intake training and development requests and develop custom learning programs 

- Advise cross functionally on L&D practices and insights

Evaluation and Improvement

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of L&D initiatives through assessments, surveys, and feedback mechanisms, and continuously refine programs based on insights

- Design and maintain L&D metrics dashboard

- Conduct learning needs analysis when required that identify functional and organization wide Learning & Development needs and build a plan to address

Provide quarterly insight reports with Executive Summary

Other Responsibilities

- Support the annual company kickoff business event

- Provide internal Learning and Development mentorship

- Actively participate in the execution of wider Employee Experience Programs

- Additional P&C support as needed

What you'll bring:

- 8+ years experience in a learning & development role

- 3+ years experience in people management and leading a team

- Knowledge of adult learning methods

- Team player with strong interpersonal skills, skilled at project and change management with cross-functional collaboration

- Demonstrated experience managing the end-to-end project lifecycle of an organization wide learning program

- Demonstrated ability to lead and coach others

- Proficiency with Vyond and Articulate Rise is an asset

- Experience designing, developing, implementing, and facilitating learning sessions using a variety of in person, virtual and hybrid platforms to engage the learning audience at all levels of the organization

- Experience leveraging a variety of resources, knowledge and information to assess learning needs and develop sessions through a high level of judgment, integrity and sense of urgency

- Exceptional verbal articulation to facilitate learning sessions

- A variety of business experiences that offers knowledge, coaching and guidance on facilitated learning topics

- A passion and desire for maintaining a business culture of learning

It's ok if your experience doesn't check every box! If you check off more than a few - great! We’d welcome a chance to get to know what you can bring, how you can add to our culture, and hear your unique story.

Work location:

At Axonify, we embrace a hybrid-flexible work environment that allows you to choose the best location to support your day the majority of the week. Whether that location is your home office or one of our Axonify offices, located in Waterloo and Toronto, Ontario, you choose. 

Wednesdays hold a special place in our calendar as Axonifers, in a commutable distance, gather together in one of our offices for “Work from Work Wednesdays." These face-to-face interactions energize our week with meaningful connection and foster collaboration and innovation. Let’s chat more about our flexible working arrangement! 

You will be provided with the tools, resources and support to ensure your success.

The things you’ll enjoy:      

An impactful product that gives back to the communities and frontline workers that support our everyday lives.

People with great attitudes that lead to great results through our values: Empathetic, Bold, Innovative and Empowering.

A diverse team that celebrates unique perspectives and experiences that add richness to our culture.

Leaders that trust deeply who leverage our skills, adapt to us as individuals and encourage us to be our best selves.

Our Perks

Ready to join the team? Here’s what’s next.

Apply. Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to providing an outstanding experience throughout your journey with us. Learn more about Axonify by visiting us at www.axonify.com/careers

We believe our team’s unique life experiences, backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and abilities add richness to our culture and depth to our ideas. Our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that supports, empowers and delivers a sense of belonging for all members of the team. 

We want to remove barriers that may limit you from joining Axonify. Email us at accessibility@axonify.com to let us know how we can provide you with reasonable accommodations through our candidate journey.