Talent Development Manager

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Talent Development Manager

222 W Adams St, 11th Floor
Chicago, Illinois, 60606
United States

West Monroe isn’t a start-up consulting firm, but we act like one.

From day one, our people have the opportunity to make a definitive personal impact for their clients and their careers. What does this mean? It means we seek out the best of the best, and then we challenge them to make us better.

If you’re looking to play a “back office” HR role, this isn’t the place for you. We celebrate driven professionals who thrive in a collaborative environment. Our Shared Services team is the foundation of our culture and steward of our values. We partner with our internal clients and provide exceptional service to enable them to provide outstanding service to the firm’s clients. Sound interesting? Then West Monroe Partners just might be the place for you.

Think you’re up to the challenge?
West Monroe Partners is seeking a Manager to join the Talent Development team. The role partners with leaders across the organization to support the firm-wide strategic initiatives through learning and skill development. This role will advise executive sponsors, seek out and collaborate with third-party partners, propose and design solutions, and implement development opportunities as a way to support our firm-wide strategy and contribute to the betterment of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as a credible and trusted advisor to our executive sponsors regarding effective and leading-edge learning strategies with the intent to provide leadership, design insight, and delivery best practices for firm-wide strategic initiatives
* Engage stakeholders to conduct robust needs assessments that define development priorities and gain consensus throughout the process
* Maintain, evolve and expand the curriculum, leveraging best practices and future-focused innovations to:
* Buy, build, and/or redesign solutions as needed
* Recommend appropriate delivery mechanisms
* Develop the vision, strategy, and implementation plan to drive learning beyond the classroom to make learning “sticky”
* Oversee the analysis of learner feedback and other data to promote continuous improvement of development solutions, consistently moving development to the next level
* Execute with strong project management skills, including monitoring work-plans and managing against milestones, knowing what to prioritize and why, knowing who to keep informed, and when to escalate
* Manage vendors, building relationships and onboarding them to understand the West Monroe culture to enable the success of recommendations and implementations
* Deliver training and facilitate sessions to small and large audiences, including facilitating strategic and alignment discussions with leaders

Required Education and Work Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in related field preferred
* 10 years of experience with progressive talent development experience
* Experience working in a professional services firm preferred
* Ability to partner with, advise and influence senior leaders
* Ability to use data to tell stories that build consensus through PowerPoint
* Ability to create structure around ambiguous assignments and manage complexity in terms of the work and stakeholders to deliver results in a compressed time frame through integrated project plans
* Strong communications skills; superior editing, writing, and critical reasoning skills and the ability to influence stakeholders; experience in public speaking, facilitation, and training delivery
* Use best-in-class instructional design techniques to deliver new elements while meeting budget and timeline requirements
* Strong foundation in problem-solving, analytics, and project management principles and tools
* Demonstrated attention to detail and strong prioritization skills
* Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, nimble, professional environment

West Monroe Partners is 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.

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Location

Chicago is our headquarters, our largest office, and where it all started. Located in the Loop, you’ll find representation across all practices and industries. As our first office, Chicago remains one of the firm’s main hubs for technology and innovation, relying on top talent from the area.

An Insider's view of West Monroe

How does your team reward individual success?

We have this incredible platform called SHOUTOUT, where employees can showcase the great work they have done or worked on with a team. I love it because we can see all the kudos people give each other, and it makes me so happy!

Britt

Employer Brand Specialist

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

West Monroe's collaborative culture allows you to grow professionally by working across practices, industries and offices - all while creating value for the client.

Kirsten

Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

What makes someone successful on your team?

If you refuse to shy away from a challenge and enjoy working with an intelligent group of people that genuinely care about those around them, your success will be imminent at West Monroe.

Adam

Senior Manager, Technology

What are West Monroe Perks + Benefits

West Monroe Benefits Overview

Choosing where to build your career is an important decision. Should you choose to build it with West Monroe, we take that commitment seriously.

We believe that when people get the support they need to thrive, they care more, do more, and achieve more. In fact, that’s our whole business strategy. So we strive to provide a total rewards model that illustrates our commitment to our people and their growth, creating value today, tomorrow, and well into the future. We invest in you through an attractive package of rewards that promotes your health and well-being, your financial future, your development, and your satisfaction and enjoyment at work.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
West Monroe has six ERGs: Black Employee Network, Interfaith, Pan-Asian Network, SOMOS, WMPride, and Women's Leadership Network.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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