Senior Program Lead - Learning and Development

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Program Lead  to join our Learning and Development team and enhance our People & Culture mission to ensure the professional and personal growth of people managers at StackAdapt. This person will work directly with the Director of Talent Development to build world-class learning experiences that drive engagement, performance and equity across the organization and to support our rapid growth of people managers. The ideal candidate is someone who cares deeply about leadership development, building the best employee experience and is excited to tackle new challenges. This role focuses on empowering people managers to enhance their skills, knowledge and abilities, aligning with our organizational goals and objectives. 

We are looking for someone who can build learning and development content and deliver unique learning experiences to support leadership development and ongoing professional development opportunities for our people managers. A great candidate will be excited about the opportunity to experiment, iterate and create new solutions. Someone who believes that a person's abilities can grow and improve with practice. 

StackAdapt is a Remote First company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada for this position.

Applications for this posting will close by 5pm ET on Thursday, September 26th.

What you'll be doing:

• Strategic Planning: Plan and execute the company’s leadership development strategy, prioritizing the most important work and implementing various learning methods company-wide. 

• Learning Design: Design engaging learning experiences, including e-learnings, workshops, practice activities and company-wide training for people managers. 

• Program Development: Design and implement a modular leadership development program, one that is scalable and adaptable for all levels of people management and addresses development needs based on experience.  

• Facilitation: Plan, guide and deliver leadership development programming to motivate learners, encourage engagement and discussion and provide actionable outcomes. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including People Business Partners, Talent Management,, Operations, Sales Enablement, and department heads, to align on leadership development learning needs. 

• Measurement and Evaluation: Evaluate individual and organizational learning needs. Gather feedback from the business and learners to inform and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure effectiveness of our leadership development offerings. Use data-driven insights to continuously improve our learning and development offerings.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Experience in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Operations, or related fields. 

• Proven experience as a Program Manager, Training Manager or similar. 

• Current knowledge of effective learning and development methodologies. 

• Proficient with e-learning platforms and tools, including Articulate 360 and Learning Management Systems (LMS). 

• Strong facilitation skills and ability to manage the emotional culture of large groups by creating psychological safety. 

• Proven track record of designing and implementing successful learning and development programs on a global scale. 

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and learning technologies. 

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to collaborate effectively with and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 

• Strong project management skills and attention to detail. 

StackAdapters Enjoy

• Competitive salary + equity

• RRSP matching

• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off

• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform

• Health Benefits from day one of employment

• Work from home reimbursements

• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office

• Robust training and onboarding program

• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)

• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning

• Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders

• An awesome parental leave policy

• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture

• Our social and team events!

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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