Senior Professional Development Manager
Listed on 2026-09-18
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HR/Recruitment
A&O Shearman New York, New York 10022
United States
A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide.
Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
Job Description Context:This role serves as a senior member of the Americas Professional Development team, supporting the Professional Development Director in executing and advancing talent development programs across the region, while contributing to the firm’s global talent development strategy.
Role and Responsibilities:Attorney and Business Professional Talent Development
Partner with PD Americas leadership and the Global Talent & Development team to develop, manage and implement competency-driven business skills training for Associates, Counsel, and Business Professionals across the Americas.
Lead execution and delivery of programs aligned to global standards but tailored to regional needs.
Drive Associate development, including midlevel and senior associate progression, Path to Partner initiatives, mentoring and career development planning. Integrate firmwide initiatives such as Smarter Collaboration and business development skills into regional programming.
Collaborate with internal experts and external providers to design and deliver high-impact learning.
Partner with PD Americas leadership and the Global Talent & Development team to develop, manage and implement competency-driven business skills training for Associates, Counsel, and Business Professionals across the Americas. Lead execution and delivery of programs aligned to global standards but tailored to regional needs.
Drive Associate development, including midlevel and senior associate progression, Path to Partner initiatives, mentoring and career development planning. Integrate firmwide initiatives such as Smarter Collaboration and business development skills into regional programming.
Collaborate with internal experts and external providers to design and deliver high-impact learning.
Program Design, Delivery and InnovationDesign programs with clear learning objectives and deliver using practical methodologies. Facilitate training sessions across the Americas (virtual and in-person) and implement blended and AI-enabled learning approaches. Continuously review and improve programs based on feedback and data.
Global Alignment and Stakeholder EngagementMaintain strong alignment with global teams while acting as a key regional contributor. Influence stakeholders to engage in development programs and provide feedback to support global program evolution.
Support bespoke learning for teams and advise on development strategies.
Program Management and OperationsLead execution of programs across the Americas in coordination with Training Events. Oversee program evaluation,…
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