Manager of Professional Development

Location: Albany Buffalo Rochester or Syracuse NY; Hartford CT (100% in the office)Do you have strategic training and development experience Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 years Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Manager of Professional Development to provide leadership and oversight for the delivery of training and development. You willTHRIVEin this role if you have:A bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience with adult education (preferred)5 years of related work experience (preferred)Law firm experience a plusAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel)Knowledge of eLearning software and on-line training toolsFamiliarity with a Learning Management System (LMS) as to how to manage users courses assessments and reporting is a plusStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently respond to timely requests and concernsThe Manager of Professional Development will be responsible for managing the departments daily operations and an evolutionary strategic direction for the department that aligns with the firms vision mission and goals. Do you have theDRIVEandDESIREto:Manage the daily operations of the department including oversight of new hire training and supporting a variety of new and ongoing learning initiatives (e.g. Skill Building Sessions)Collaborate with key stakeholders subject matter experts and leads a team of professionals to develop and deliver trainingEvaluate potential resources and load balancing to generate maximum value from a small teamCoordinate the training teams coverage to support the firms onboarding process for new hires. This includes:Maintaining and administering the firms Introduction to Technology curriculum that provides systems/software training for new hires Work with trainers to monitor a persons progress as they transition into their role and provide support as neededCollaborate with project teams on firm initiatives (e.g. participate in development meetings testing user refinement and obtain input from subject experts) to transform raw content into effective and engaging learningFoster interaction with various teams and departments across the firm (e.g. administrative departments practice groups committees office managers etc.) to keep a pulse on activity and training opportunitiesCommunicate and promote what is available to everyone for training and technology through email and/or the firms intranet siteManage the catalog of training resources (e.g. guides videos etc.) on the firms intranet site. This includes working alongside training team members on the development of new materials as well as updating and retiring existing tutorialsDevelop new content by identifying and exploring alternative delivery methods where appropriate (e.g. self-guided bite-size learning etc.) and incorporating creative design principles for print or video formats to help make the content easy to understand and rememberAssist with other duties as neededHarris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:Exhibit strong project management skills with attention to detail Demonstrate strong client service and active listening skillsShow consistent logic rationale and objectivity in decision makingBelieve in the firms core values: collaboration inclusion ingenuity respect integrity and commitmentEnjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firmCan occasionally travel to other offices when requiredAre comfortable working fully onsite and can work flexible and/or fluctuating hoursHarris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team inquire about potential collaboration for this information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Manager of Professional Development is 40 hours per Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse NY: $85000 - $105000#LI-OnsiteHarris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.