Vice President, Learning & Development

VP, Learning & Development

UTA seeks a VP, Learning & Development to report to UTA's SVP, People & Head of Employee Experience. This individual will lead the evolution of Learning & Development into a scalable, global, outcomes-focused function that builds manager and leadership capability across the enterprise. This role is accountable for driving excellence in learning, coaching, and performance enablement by designing and governing end-to-end development experiences that are standardized where it matters, tailored where it counts, and measurable. This role does not include a relocation package.

The salary range for this role is $220,000 to $240,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

This leader will oversee core learning offerings, including the effectiveness of UTA's LMS, manager and leadership development, and professional skills, with a strong emphasis on content design, practical application, and continuous improvement. The role partners closely with People Business Partners and business leaders to ensure learning and coaching solutions are efficient, future-ready, and supported by simple, effective processes and tools that meaningfully improve outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Build and lead a high-performing global Learning & Development team grounded in collaboration, accountability, and exceptional service to employees and leaders.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure learning, coaching, and performance enablement programs are scalable, efficient, and employee-centric.
• Own the end-to-end design, governance, and optimization of learning experiences and curriculum, ensuring programs are well-designed, documented, and consistently delivered globally.
• Design and oversee manager and leadership development pathways (e.g., new manager, experienced leader, executive), anchored in clear leadership expectations and behaviors.
• Oversee core learning offerings (ex: UTA University) learning calendar, communications, facilitation, and evaluation, with a strong focus on quality, execution rigor, and consistency.
• Maintain accountability for the effectiveness of UTA's LMS and learning ecosystem, including content organization, learning campaigns, and continuous improvement of the learner experience.
• Drive scale and impact by simplifying offerings, reducing one-off solutions, and leveraging repeatable learning journeys, playbooks, and toolkits that managers can easily use.
• Maintain accountability for learning frameworks and content libraries, including information management standards and periodic content refreshes as business needs evolve.
• Lead the integration of learning and coaching into performance management processes (goal setting, check-ins, reviews, growth plans) to ensure development is embedded in how work gets done.
• Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to align learning priorities with workforce plans, succession needs, and organizational change initiatives.
• Establish and monitor OKRs for Learning & Development (e.g., participation, completion, manager effectiveness, internal mobility, engagement), using data and feedback to drive decisions.

What You Will Need

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or Talent Management, including at least 5 years leading a global L&D function at scale.
• Proven success designing and implementing enterprise-wide learning strategies that drive measurable business impact, leadership growth, and performance improvement.
• Deep expertise in manager and leadership development, adult learning principles, coaching methodologies, and performance enablement frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams across regions and functions.
• Strong experience with LMS governance and optimization, content design, and learning technologies that create engaging and seamless learner experiences.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex business needs into practical learning solutions that are scalable and outcomes-focused.
• Track record of data-driven decision-making, including the use of analytics, feedback loops, and OKRs to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior executives, HR, and business leaders in a creative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong program management and operational rigor, ensuring the quality, consistency, and efficiency of global learning initiatives.
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Psychology, or related field preferred.

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
• Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
• Competitive programs to support your well-being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.