Senior Program Manager, Learning and Development; Hybrid

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The Senior Program Manager, Learning & Development (L&D) provides strategic direction, design oversight, and program management for enterprise-wide learning and development initiatives that align with Eversource’s business priorities. This role works independently to lead complex programs from conception through execution, ensuring that L&D solutions are scalable, data-informed, and technology-enabled to drive measurable business impact.

Responsibilities include managing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of leadership, professional, and organizational development learning programs and initiatives. The position requires collaboration with HR leadership, HR business partners, instructional designers, Learning & Development consultants, senior business leaders, and external vendors to ensure programs address strategic talent needs, enhance organizational capability, and strengthen Eversource’s culture of continuous learning. The role also leverages advanced learning technologies, analytics and AI-driven insights to innovate and continuously improve the employee learning experience.

• Strategic Program Leadership
  • Develops and manages a portfolio of enterprise L&D programs and initiatives aligned with Eversource’s talent and business strategies. Establishes program goals, metrics, and success criteria; ensures alignment with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements where applicable. Leads cross-functional teams in program design, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Program Design and Execution
  • Designs and oversees the development and delivery of learning solutions, including leadership, professional, and organizational development initiatives. Applies adult learning principles and instructional design best practices to ensure engaging, high-impact learning experiences. Identifies and integrates innovative learning technologies and digital platforms to enhance learning effectiveness and scalability.
• Measurement and Continuous Improvement
  • Tracks, analyzes, and reports on program participation, effectiveness, and ROI using data-driven methods and learning analytics tools to measure impact. Uses evaluation insights to recommend enhancements, streamline delivery, and improve learner experience.
• Stakeholder and Vendor Management
  • Partners with senior leaders and HR Business Partners to identify capability gaps and recommend strategic learning solutions. Manages external vendors and consultants to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with Eversource standards. Represents the L&D function in enterprise initiatives and cross-functional projects.
• Governance and Compliance
  • Ensures that learning programs comply with internal policies and external compliance and regulatory requirements. Maintains documentation, timelines, and budgets for major learning initiatives.

• Expert knowledge of learning strategy, learning program design and delivery, organizational and talent development best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and programs across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Strong business acumen and ability to connect learning strategies to business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proven expertise in LMS systems, including LMS implementation and optimization initiatives, administration and analytics to drive engagement and performance outcomes.
• Strong Power BI skills to build dashboards, analyze learning data, and generate actionable insights for HR and business leaders.
• Deep understanding of virtual collaboration and communication tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) with the ability to design and deliver hybrid…