Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees.

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with L&W’s global goals and objectives.
• Lead and manage the Learning and Development team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Collaborate with PC and business leadership to assess organizational training needs and priorities.

Program Development and Implementation

• Drive the design, development and execution of leadership, management and employee training and development programs to enhance skills, knowledge, and business performance.

• Oversee the creation of training materials, e-learning modules, and other educational resources.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Design and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a diverse workforce and promote an inclusive culture.
• Stay updated on industry and discipline trends and best practices in leadership development, and incorporate new methodologies and technologies into programs\.
• Ensure strong tactical planning for alignment and visibility on all projects to enable effective stakeholder and end-user experience.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of L&D professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Provide guidance and support to L&D team members, ensuring they have the resources and knowledge needed to succeed in their roles.

Evaluation and Measurement

• Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership development programs through assessments, surveys, and feedback, make recommendations and own continuous improvements and associated change management
• Track and report on manager development metrics, including participation rates, feedback, and impact on managerial performance
• Develop metrics and evaluation systems to measure the effectiveness and impact of training programs and systems (e.g., third party platforms and content
• Continuously assess the quality and outcomes of learning initiatives and make data-driven improvements.
• Report on L&D metrics to senior leadership, demonstrating the return on investment of learning programs.
  
   

Change Management

• Actively lead initiatives and support the organization’s capacity to change and achieve greater effectiveness through planned preventions and interventions
• Works closely with relevant stakeholders and partners to lead change management initiatives to support the adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working.
• Facilitate organizational development activities that promote a culture of learning and adaptability.

Leadership Development

• Develop and manage leadership development programs to cultivate future leaders within the organization.
• Create and implement career development pathways.
• Provide coaching and support to employees to enhance their career development.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including business leaders and PC partners.
• Partner with senior leadership to align talent development strategies with business objectives and drive organizational change and transformation.
• Maintain strong partnership and alignment with Sr Director, Talent and OD to support all training needs for associated programs in a customer centric manner
• Partner with senior leadership to align talent development strategies with business objectives and drive organizational change and transformation
• Communicate the value and impact of learning and development initiatives to the organization, incorporating the voice in the design.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization.
• Collaborate with external vendors and trainers to deliver specialized leadership development programs or access external resources as needed

What you will bring to this role

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a combination of business partner and learning and development roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of designing and implementing L&D roadmaps that include enterprise needs and enable bespoke business unit needs
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and performance management
• Consultative, customer-centric orientation, in which customers feel heard and their voice helps share the roadmap and program content
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into effective learning solutions
• Proclivity to act with curiosity, creativity and scrappiness to build the best quality and impactful product and programs
• Deep experience building strong partnerships with Business Partners at all levels to ensure delivery of program and products are delivered as a team
• Experience with e-learning platforms and learning management systems
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field

Even if you don’t check every box or your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined, we encourage you to apply if this role description excites you and you think you can bring value and positive impact to Light & Wonder!

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