Human Resources - Learning & Development; L&D) Program Manager, AVP

Human Resources - Learning & Development (L&D) Program Manager, AVP

New Jersey

Full time

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Blackstone’s over $1.3 trillion in assets under management include global investment strategies focused on real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, secondaries and hedge funds. Further information is available at  Follow @blackstone on Linked In, X (Twitter), and Instagram.

The Learning & Development (L&D) Program Manager will work directly with the broader Talent team, HR Business Partners and the businesses to develop and execute comprehensive learning and leadership development solutions. This role will be primarily focused on firmwide management development and training programs to ensure Blackstone professionals have the right management skills to be successful.

This role is based in Berkeley Heights, NJ, but there will be an expectation of travel to the NYC office as needed (approximately once per week dependent on NY program dates and key in-person meetings).

• End to end ownership of firmwide manager program that includes multiple sessions, e.g.,
  • Launch events
  • Ongoing learning using varied formats
  • Manage communications and attendance
  • Develop content, evaluating and revising programs
  • Liaise with leadership, HR and external partners
  • Create and project manage ongoing support resources
• Develop and execute training needs and programs; manage existing programs and devise plan for additional training needs; monitor for overall effectiveness and alignment to Blackstone standards
• Support efforts with Global L&D to build and facilitate firmwide “career landmark programs”
• Research and source external partners for design and delivery of programs
• Build relationships with colleagues across businesses/regions to better support their talent development needs
• Programs evaluation review and recommendations of content and process improvement for all firmwide programs
• Support leadership assessment needs
• Lead facilitation of specific training programs as necessary

• 5+ years of experience in HR, focus on learning & development or talent a plus; experience in Financial Services is preferred
• Strong project management skills
• Strong team player and willing to “roll up sleeves”
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong proficiency in using technology and systems, particularly Learning Management Systems (LMS). Experience with AI, e-learning platforms and digital training tools is preferred
• Experience of developing relationships across businesses and global HR
• Results orientated; must drive strategy with experience to independently execute
• Superior communication skills – both written and verbal; experience to interact confidently with all levels of the organization and group
• High level of professionalism
• Must thrive in a dynamic global organization
• Must possess experience to work across a broad group and independently execute programs
• Outstanding Power Point and Excel skills

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range: $125,000 - $150,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these…