Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Location Costa Mesa - 3200 Park Center Drive, Suite 1000 Business At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award‑winning, master‑planned communities to the creation of well‑designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community. As part of Brookfield – one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world – we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed‑use structures – we are reimagining real estate from the ground up. If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply. Overview The Senior Manager, Learning & Development is accountable for defining and executing the enterprise‑wide talent and leadership development strategy, aligned to the organization’s business priorities and long‑term growth objectives. This role leads the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of learning and leadership programs that build interpersonal capability, strengthen leadership pipelines, and foster a high‑performance, strengths‑based culture. As a strategic partner to senior leaders and HR, the Senior Manager, Learning & Development provides thought leadership on talent development, leveraging data, insights, and external guidelines to drive measurable business outcomes. The role oversees the organization’s Learning Management System (LMS), vendor partnerships, and enterprise development initiatives. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy and influence, serving as the organization’s subject‑matter expert in talent and leadership development and ensuring alignment with broader enterprise priorities. Key Responsibilities Develop a comprehensive learning strategy to support the growth and development of the organization. Manage the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise learning programs. Partner closely with functional leaders to assess needs, guide learning strategies, and deliver effective solutions. Use data insights, research, and business trends to inform recommendations and enhance talent and leadership development efforts. Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) strategy, ensuring effective platform deployment, engaging user experience, and accurate tracking and reporting of learning activities. Manage vendor relationships, including LMS and content providers, and collaborate with Brookfield Properties and Brookfield Asset Management learning leaders to align enterprise‑wide initiatives, such as compliance training. Close partnership with the LMS technical team to oversee platform operations and sustainment. Maintain responsibility for the LMS budget. Lead the enterprise Gallup Clifton Strengths strategy to promote a strengths‑based culture, support employee performance, and drive engagement. Oversee internal Clifton Strengths coaches team to ensure consistent facilitation and high‑quality delivery of strengths‑based development initiatives. Provide indirect leadership and direction to internal facilitators and HR partners regarding learning and development programs and initiatives. Own the enterprise leadership development framework, crafting and delivering programs that strengthen leadership capability at all levels (emerging leaders through senior leadership). Build organizational capacity through the development and delivery of leadership initiatives. Lead the evolution of core leadership programs (e.g., Leadership Essentials, Advanced Leadership), ensuring relevance, scalability, and alignment to business strategy. Oversee program budgets and project timelines to ensure successful outcomes. Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, data, and business impact measures, driving continuous improvement and innovation. Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on best practices in leadership development, team effectiveness, and talent growth. Lead the identification and assessment of an enterprise engagement survey vendor and develop the strategy for implementation. Lead and embed enterprise initiatives that support a high‑performance, strengths‑based culture, including oversight of the Clifton Strengths strategy. Provide direction and governance to internal Clifton Strengths coaches to ensure consistent application and high‑quality facilitation across the organization. Align talent development initiatives with broader employee engagement and culture priorities to enhance retention, performance, and organizational effectiveness. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, or related field. 7–10 years of experience at an enterprise level in learning and development, leadership development, talent management, or Human Resources. Hands‑on experience managing a Learning Management System (LMS) and delivering enterprise learning initiatives. Experience influencing senior‑level leaders. Strong leadership development expertise with a track record of program design and delivery. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functions. Strong project management skills with experience overseeing vendor relationships and budgets. Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills. What We Offer Competitive compensation and total rewards package. Annual Base Salary: $130,000 to $150,000. Annual Bonus Eligibility. Excellent extended medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning day one. 401(k) matching, vesting begins day one. Career development programs. Paid Volunteer Hours. Paid parental leave. Family planning assistance, including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options. Wellness and mental health resources. Pet insurance offering. A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity, Community. Brookfield Residential participates in the E‑Verify process to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States. We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for pre‑screening will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brookfield Residential