Manager of Technology Digital Learning & Design

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.

The Manager of Technology - Digital Learning & Design is an integral part of Lathams Technology & Information Services role will be responsible for leading the execution and delivery of innovative high-quality digital learning content that drives the firms technology adoption goals while leading coaching and managing the Digital Learning Design team fostering collaboration creativity and continuous improvement. This role will be located in ourGlobal Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the production delivery and quality assurance of all digital learning content supporting firmwide technology initiatives
• Defining and enforcing digital content design standards including templates accessibility and visual identity to maintain consistency and quality
• Managing the firms digital learning ecosystem including the Learning Management System (LMS) and Learning Experience Platform (LXP) ensuring seamless integration and an optimal learner experience
• Partnering with HR Learning & Development global training leaders and stakeholders to align digital learning solutions with business and technology priorities
• Evaluating selecting and managing AI-enabled tools and content platforms that enhance the efficiency and creativity of learning content production and management
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
  

Wed love to hear from you if you:

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to manage mentor and motivate a geographically dispersed team
• Exhibit forward-thinking and innovative mindset focused on evolving technologies and learning modalities
• Possess excellent communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders and cross- functional partners

And have:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design Education Technology Communications Digital Media or related field
• Advanced certifications such as ATD CPTD PMP or equivalent preferably
• A minimum eight (8) years experience in adult learning instructional design or digital training management
• A minimum of five (5) years experience leading production teams or managing large-scale digital learning projects
• Proven success managing learning technology implementations including LMS and LXP systems
• Experience in legal professional services or financial sectors preferably

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Healthcare life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.

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