The Team

Across our work in Science, Education, and within our communities, we pair technology with grantmaking, impact investing, and collaboration to help accelerate the pace of progress toward our mission. Our Central Operations & Partners team provides the support needed to push this work forward.

Central Operations & Partners consists of our Brand & Communications, Community, Facilities, Finance, Infrastructure/IT Operations/Business Systems, Initiative Operations, People, Real Estate/Workplace/Facilities/Security, Research & Learning, and Ventures teams. These teams provide the essential operations, services, and strategies needed to support CZI’s progress toward achieving its mission to build a better future for everyone.

Learning and Development designs, develops, and delivers learning and development solutions, platforms, and strategies to foster employee growth, expand capabilities and drive a culture of engagement. The team conducts comprehensive needs assessments of CZI’s training and development requirements. This is a great opportunity to come into CZI as we start to define and deliver the learning and development strategy for our Tech and AI/ML Academy. You will be consulting with the organization and creating opportunities for our employees to develop new skills and flourish. You will have a direct impact on our employees’ professional journey, this is a role for a creative problem solver with amazing communication skills.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about Learning and Development and want to help empower tech and product teams with the skills they need to excel? Do you thrive on developing engaging and impactful learning experiences?

The Senior Learning and Development Manager will lead efforts to design, implement, and manage impactful learning programs for CZI’s technology teams, including product managers, software engineers, and other tech-focused roles. The role will focus on enhancing technical skills, leadership capabilities, and collaboration across these teams to align with organizational goals and CZI’s broader AI strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical learning, a passion for upskilling tech professionals, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

Program Design and Implementation

• Develop and execute a learning strategy tailored to the needs of technology teams, emphasizing technical expertise, innovation, and leadership development.
• Partner with team leaders and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps and create learning roadmaps for roles across engineering, product management, and related fields.
• Design, deliver, and manage technical training programs, including AI and machine learning upskilling initiatives, software development methodologies, and product management best practices.
• Implement a tiered learning framework that includes foundational, advanced, and specialized training pathways to meet diverse team needs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering, product, and other tech leaders to align learning initiatives with CZI’s mission and goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to tech managers, helping them identify development opportunities for their teams and integrate learning into team workflows.
• Engage with external vendors, universities, and industry experts to bring cutting-edge learning opportunities to CZI’s tech teams.

Program Execution and Evaluation

• Oversee the rollout of both in-person and virtual learning experiences, ensuring high levels of engagement and satisfaction.
• Establish metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, including skill acquisition, performance improvements, and participant feedback.
• Continuously iterate on learning initiatives based on feedback and emerging trends in technology and learning methodologies.

Culture Building and Advocacy

• Champion a culture of continuous learning within the tech community at CZI, emphasizing innovation and collaboration.
• Create opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing, and mentorship programs.
• Act as an advocate for the unique learning needs of tech teams in broader organizational discussions.

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of related professional experience in the sector or industry.
• A passion for working with technical professionals and educating others.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering technical training programs.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Compensation

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $171,000 - $257,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Pay ranges outside Redwood City are adjusted based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Benefits for the Whole You

We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.

• CZI provides a generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
• Annual benefit for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
• CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
• Funding for select family-forming benefits.
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area
• And more!

Commitment to Diversity

We believe that the strongest teams and best thinking are defined by the diversity of voices at the table. We are committed to fair treatment and equal access to opportunity for all CZI team members and to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Learn about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Explore our work modes, benefits, and interview process at www.chanzuckerberg.com/careers.

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