Professional Development Manager

Professional Development Manager

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, one of the world's leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, is seeking to hire a Professional Development Manager, who will be a key member of the firm's Global Professional Development team. Reporting to the Professional Development Senior Director, this position assists in the management of the overall planning, coordination, administration and implementation of the various Professional Development programs, functions and policies. This position is responsible for the shared management of the administrative operations of the firm's Professional Development Programs.

This position can reside in one of the following offices: Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC and a hybrid 3 day in-office/2 day remote working schedule is available.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the firm's professional development and training programs, including practice-specific learning initiatives, professional skills development, and other strategic learning opportunities.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing training programs and resources; conducts needs assessments; researches emerging learning trends and best practices; and recommends, designs, and implements innovative learning solutions, including instructor-led, virtual, on-demand, and experiential learning programs.
• Manages relevant training calendars, including planning, coordination, CLE accreditation, publication, and communication of learning programs and related materials.
• Partners with Professional Development team members, Practice Groups, and Practice Group Training Partners to develop and deliver consistent, comprehensive, and practice-focused training curricula for associates across all offices.
• Develops and maintains subject matter expertise in attorney professional development, legal education, and adult learning methodologies, while identifying opportunities to enhance the firm's training offerings and curriculum design.
• Collaborates with the Professional Development Senior Director and PD team to support and enhance other attorney development initiatives and provides strategic input into the design, enhancement, and ongoing administration of the firm's professional development systems and learning technologies.
• Maintains relationships and collaborates with external consultants, faculty, and vendors to support the design, delivery, execution, and evaluation of professional development programs.
• Collaborates with other firm administrative departments such as Knowledge Management & AI, Continuing Legal Education (CLE), and Business Development in the development of training programs and resources.
• Assists with monitoring the Professional Development budget and related program expenses.
• Performs additional responsibilities and special projects as needed/assigned, including for the broader Legal Talent Team.
• This role will oversee external partners and vendors, while also providing day-to-day guidance and direction to junior team members.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; JD is a plus but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related learning and development experience in a law firm or professional services setting.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and project management abilities.
• Strong technical proficiency with the MS Suite and learning management systems; familiarity with viLMS a plus; and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Collaborative, consultative management style with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented professional with sound judgment and a high degree of initiative.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to change, manage competing priorities, and navigate challenging situations effectively.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed environment and collaborating across teams.
• Ability to analyze and interpret business information, prepare professional correspondence and reports, present information effectively, and make data-driven decisions.
• Commitment to an integrated and collaborative work culture, including an in-office presence three days per week, as required by firm policy and business needs.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting "Careers."