Aimed at senior L&D professionals who blend strategic capability-building with hands-on training delivery in a global, technology-driven context.
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Original posting from Nextinsurance66 via Greenhouse
Location: Waltham, MA (hybrid)
ERGO NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find ERGO NEXT.
Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.
We're building a world-class, future-ready talent engine - and this role sits at the heart of that ambition. As Global Senior Manager of Learning & Development, you'll own the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of global learning strategies that sharpen technical skills and accelerate organizational transformation. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution: you'll build scalable programs, facilitate training directly, partner with leaders across the business, and champion our AI enablement agenda. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in a boardroom conversation about capability strategy and in front of a room running an engaging workshop.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the design and execution of ERGO | NEXT's enterprise AI enablement strategy- building capability through a clear AI skills framework, persona-based learning paths, and applied, use-case-driven experiences tied to real work outcomes
Conduct skills gap analyses to identify current and future technical learning needs across the organization
Design, deliver, and evaluate a range of learning solutions- including workshops, self-directed courses, mentoring programs, and peer learning forums
Facilitate workshops, virtual and in-person training sessions, and onboarding programs focused on technology and digital competencies
Collaborate with stakeholders to align learning initiatives with business priorities and technology roadmaps
Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure training drives performance, consistency, and culture across all locations
Build and maintain clear metrics and dashboards to track learning effectiveness, adoption, and business impact globally
Stay current on trends in L&D, AI enablement, and skills-based organization design
Ensure all learning content meets best practices for quality and accessibility
Coach subject matter experts (SMEs) to become more effective trainers
What We Need:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Technology, or a related field
7+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with meaningful exposure to technical or digital training
2+ years of experience managing global teams across multiple time zones and geographies
Proven ability to operate at both the strategic and hands-on levels-from building long-term learning frameworks to personally designing and delivering programs
Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working with global teams
Solid understanding of modern learning technologies, frameworks, and instructional design methodologies
Ability to confidently deliver training and facilitate learning in English
Comfortable navigating a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Flexibility to accommodate meetings across global time zones as needed
Background in a technology-driven environment, SaaS, IT, digital transformation, or similar
Preferred
Experience with Lessonly
Certifications in instructional design or learning technologies (ATD, CPTD, CIPD, or equivalent)
Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI, data analytics, or software development tools
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salaries for the position in the location(s) listed. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ERGO NEXT employees are also potentially eligible for our annual performance-based incentive program, in addition to our benefits package, consisting of our partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave and more.
US annual base salary range for this full-time position: $163,000—$220,000 USD
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ERGO NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. ERGO Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. ERGO Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.