Senior Manager, People Development

Blend is looking for a Senior Manager who is passionate about People Enablement to own the design, execution, measurement, and continuous improvement of a high-impact development program while helping establish the broader People Development function at Blend. This is a unique opportunity to architect and lead one of Blend's most critical strategic People Operations functions.   

As a foundational member of this team, you will help shape the future of employee development, onboarding, performance management, career growth, and organizational effectiveness across a global workforce. This role requires a builder mindset, exceptional accountability, strong project management capabilities, and a passion for developing talent in fast-paced, high-growth environments. 

Lead Strategic Development Programs 

• Design, launch, and continuously improve Blend's flagship AI-first engineering development program. 

• Create learning journeys that accelerate technical capability, consulting effectiveness, business acumen, people leadership and mentorship, and client readiness. 

• Develop scalable frameworks that prepare employees and people leaders to succeed in rapidly evolving AI and technology environments. 

• Partner closely with business leaders, technical experts, and delivery teams to ensure programs and curriculum align with current and future business needs. 

Design Learning & Development Experiences 

• Create and curate engaging learning content, curriculum, assessments, and development experiences. 

• Develop blended learning solutions incorporating instructor-led training, digital learning, coaching, cohort-based programs, and experiential learning. 

• Build career development pathways and skills-based learning frameworks across key employee populations. 

• Evaluate external learning resources, vendors, and technologies to enhance development offerings. 

Drive Program Execution & Operations 

• Serve as the end-to-end owner of program strategy, implementation, governance, communications, and execution. 

• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while ensuring exceptional quality and stakeholder alignment. 

• Establish scalable processes and operational rigor to support global learning initiatives. 

Leverage Data & Insights 

• Define success metrics and key performance indicators for all development initiatives. 

• Analyze learning effectiveness, engagement, retention, promotion, performance, and business impact data. 

• Use data-driven insights to continuously improve learning experiences and organizational effectiveness. 

Build the Future of Talent Development at Blend 

• Partner with People Operations leadership to design and scale onboarding, performance management, leadership development, and career growth programs. 

• Help establish the infrastructure, processes, and philosophy for Talent & Organizational Development across the organization. 

• Champion a culture of continuous learning, accountability, innovation, and excellence.