Talent Development Manager

TALENT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location: Birmingham, AL or Jackson, MS
Compensation: $125,000-$135,000+ Base Salary, DOE + Bonus Opportunities
Schedule: Hybrid/Flexible | Up to 20% Travel

THE OPPORTUNITY

Service Specialists is partnering with a well-established, nationally recognized engineering and professional services firm to identify an experienced Talent Development Manager who will play a pivotal role in building and advancing the organization's learning and development function.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Learning & Development professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys building programs from the ground up, and has the technical expertise and operational mindset to turn ideas into scalable, impactful initiatives.

Our client is investing in the future of its workforce and seeking someone who can help shape how employees learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of learning and development expertise, learning management system administration, strong project management skills, and the ability to consult with organizational leaders at all levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Learning & Development Strategy and Execution

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of companywide learning and development initiatives.

• Design and deploy adult learning programs, including onboarding, professional development, technical training, mentoring, and career development.

• Partner with senior leaders, department heads, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps and develop learning solutions.

• Create scalable training programs, learning pathways, and development resources that support employee growth and organizational goals.

• Apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to develop engaging, practical learning experiences.

Learning Management System (LMS) Administration

• Serve as a primary administrator and internal expert for the organization's Learning Management System.

• Manage LMS configuration, course development, learning paths, reporting, system enhancements, and ongoing maintenance.

• Ensure the platform is effectively utilized to deliver, track, and measure employee training and development.

• Troubleshoot system challenges, improve processes, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

• Experience with Docebo is a plus.

Program and Project Management

• Lead multiple learning and organizational development projects from initial concept through successful implementation.

• Establish project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.

• Develop repeatable processes and scalable systems to support organizational growth.

• Coordinate technical training programs and work closely with subject matter experts to capture and share institutional knowledge.

• Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Organizational Collaboration and Leadership

• Serve as a trusted, consultative partner to senior leadership and employees across the organization.

• Build relationships across departments to understand business needs and align development programs with organizational priorities.

• Support the creation and expansion of mentoring, knowledge-sharing, and on-the-job training initiatives.

• Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to a growing Talent Development function.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Ideally 8-10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing learning programs, not simply facilitating existing training.

• Hands-on experience administering,