Senior Talent & Leadership Development Specialist
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Are you ready to make an impact
West Monroe is seeking a Senior Specialist to join the Talent & Leadership Development (TLD) team with a primary focus on supporting and scaling West Monroes AI Academy. This role partners closely with the TLD Senior Manager to deliver high-impact learning offeringsincluding AI Academy programs and broader internal initiativesand works with internal stakeholders to build the next generation of AI-enabled leaders and practitioners across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Needs Assessment
- Conduct needs assessments toidentifyAI and leadership capability gaps and develop recommendations with implications for learning strategy operations and budget.
- Act as a thought partner to internal clients and practice leaders building sponsorship and aligning learning initiatives to firm strategy and capability priorities.
- Support the governance and evolution of AI Academy and broader TLD offerings to ensure alignment with businessobjectives.
Design & Development
- Partner with SMEs faculty and leaders to define learner outcomes and translate AI data and technology concepts into scalable learning experiences.
- Own learning development projects end-to-end including project planning risk identification and mitigation and stakeholdermanagement upto executive-level sponsors.
- Create and curate learning assets including curriculum e-learning professional development materials toolkits and communications.
- Recommend and implement updates to learning content based on learner feedback business needs and emerging AI trends.
Delivery & Facilitation
- Deliver andfacilitatelearning experiencesboth in-person and virtualranging from interactive workshops to cohort-based programs and leadership sessions.
Measurement & Impact
- Lead analysis and reporting of learning effectiveness experience metrics and business impact indicatorsleveragingqualitative and quantitative data to enhance program quality andinformstrategic decisions.
- Design clear compelling reports and presentations that communicate insights and outcomes in alignment with West Monroe brand and style standards.
Required Education and Work Experience
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degreedesired; advanced degree in a related field (e.g. Organizational Development Learning Sciences Business or Technology) preferred.
- 57 years of progressive experience in talent development learning design or organizational development.
- Experience supporting or designing AI data or emerging technology learning programs (formal or informal).
- Experience working in a professional services or consulting environment preferred.
Learning & Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of adult learning theory needsassessment instructional design and eLearning methodologies.
- Experiencecreatingdiverse learning resources such as job aids facilitator guides participant materials and digital content.
- Experiencefacilitatinglearning experiences for small and large audiences both virtually and in person.
- Demonstrated use of AI tools in day-to-day work modeling effective responsible and value-driven AI adoption.
Project Leadership & Stakeholder Skills
- Proven project management experience including project planning risk identification and stakeholder management.
- Ability to build strong relationships influence stakeholders and navigate ambiguity in a matrixed environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to distill complex concepts clearly.
Execution & Operating Style
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong prioritization and organizational skills.
- Comfortoperatingin a fast-paced evolving environment with shifting priorities.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously whilemaintaininghigh quality standards.
Based on pay transparency guidelines the salary range for this role is listed below. Information on our competitive total rewards packageincluding our bonus structure and benefits ishere. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geographyexperience skills education and internal equity.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employeesare able toenroll in our companys 401k planpurchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible toreceive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time offand ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.
Chicago
$82800 - $97400 USD
Other consultancies talk at you.
At West Monroe we work with you.
Were a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients delivering real-world solutions.
The combination of business and technology is not new but how we bring them together is unique. Were fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come.
At West Monroe we zero in on the heart of the opportunity getting to results faster and preparing people for whats next.
Youll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. Were right there in the room with you co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe collaboration isnt a lofty promise but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact.
West Monroeis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit experience and potential without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status age religion disability veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal state or local law. To learn more about diversity equity and inclusion at West Monroe visit If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process please inquire by sending an email to .
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Other consultancies talk at you. At West Monroe, we work with you. We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions. The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we brin ... View more