Senior Manager for Learning - Toronto, Canada - Equinix

Description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

As a Senior Manager for Learning, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of learning experiences that support the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. You will work with a team of learning and talent professionals and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the quality and effectiveness of learning programs and experiences. You will also evaluate the impact of learning initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a learning strategy that aligns with the organizational vision, mission, values, and goals
• Guide and design the future state learning experience and UI for the enterprise, building a world-class learning environment that values learning as a core activity and embraces challenges, feedback, and progress
• Establish best practices for the design and deliver learning solutions that address the needs and preferences of diverse learners, using various methods and technologies
• Manage the learning portfolio, ensuring that learning programs are relevant, current, and aligned with best practices and standards
• Partner with internal and external subject matter experts, vendors, and consultants to create and deliver high-quality learning content and resources
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as senior leaders, managers, employees, and customers, to understand their learning needs and expectations
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of learning solutions, using various metrics and tools, and provide reports and recommendations for improvement
• Manage the learning budget and resources, ensuring that learning initiatives are delivered within time and cost constraints
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in learning and development, and incorporate them into the learning strategy and solutions
• Foster a culture of learning that encourages and supports continuous growth and development for yourself and others
• Build a world-class learning environment that values learning as a core activity and embraces challenges, feedback, and progress
• Cultivate a growth mindset, the belief that abilities and skills can be improved through effort and practice, among yourself, your team, and your learners
• Demonstrate agility, resilience, and adaptability in the face of changing needs and expectations
• Work closely with the heads of learning for Sales and Operations teams, ensuring the alignment of the learning solutions with the business needs and priorities
• Collaborate with the heads of learning for Sales and Operations teams to identify and address the learning gaps and opportunities for their teams and functions
• Share best practices and insights with the heads of learning for Sales and Operations, and leverage their feedback and input to improve the learning solutions to ensure alignment across learning strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Learning and Development, Education, Human Resources, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in learning and development, with at least 1 year of experience in a senior or managerial role
• Proven track record of designing and delivering effective and engaging learning solutions, using various methods and technologies
• Strong knowledge and skills in learning and development methodologies, tools, and frameworks, such as adult learning principles, instructional design, e-learning, blended learning, microlearning, gamification, etc
• Inclusive leadership, management, and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Working understanding of other talent motions including, leadership development, performance management, talent identification and planning, etc
• High level of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and deliver learning solutions that meet the needs and preferences of diverse learners
• High level of analytical and evaluation skills, with the ability to measure and report on the effectiveness and impact of learning solutions
• High level of project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics
• Certification in learning and development, instructional design, e-learning, or related fields is a plus

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.