Manager, Learning & Development

This role requires being based in the Austin, TX area with prior L&D experience within a technology startup.    

About Anaconda

Be at the center of AI

With more than 45 million users, Anaconda is the most popular operating system for AI providing access to the foundational open-source Python packages used in modern AI, data science, and machine learning through a seamless platform. We pioneered the use of Python for data science, championed its vibrant community, and continue to steward open-source projects that make tomorrow’s innovations possible. Our enterprise-grade solutions enable corporate, research, and academic institutions around the world to harness the power of open source for competitive advantage, groundbreaking research, and a better world. To learn more visit https://www.anaconda.com.

Here is why people love most about working here: We’re not just a company, we’re part of a movement. Our dedicated employees and user community are democratizing data science and creating and promoting open-source technologies for a better world, and our commercial offerings make it possible for enterprise users to leverage the most innovative output from open source in a secure, governed way.

This role requires being based in the Austin, TX area with prior L&D experience within a technology startup.    

Summary

Anaconda is seeking a talented Manager, Learning & Development to join our rapidly-growing company.  You will play a crucial role in ensuring that employees have the skills and knowledge they need to perform their jobs effectively and to grow within the organization.. This is an excellent opportunity for you to leverage your experience and skills and apply it to the world of data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. 

What You’ll Do:

• Implement and execute a comprehensive enablement strategy aligned with our organizational and talent needs
• Identify current and future capability gaps across the organization, proposing and designing learning initiatives to address
• Refine new hire onboarding to facilitate stronger introduction to the company and faster ramp periods.
• Ideate and roll out leadership development programs, such as, but not limited to: People Leader Development, Emerging Leaders, etc. 
• Ensure company wide understanding and buy-in of our company mission, vision, and product through company wide training. 
• Partner with subject matter experts and internal stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of business needs and create training programs in alignment with organizational needs
• Facilitate workshops, webinars, and other educational sessions
• Manage training sessions for employees, both individually and in groups, using lecture, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or other formats
• Develop and implement learning plans and strategies to address these gaps
• Support the development and implementation of career development programs
• Coach and mentor employees to enhance their skills and career growth.
• Maintain records of training activities, participant progress, and program effectiveness
• Prepare reports on training activities and outcomes
• Ensure training programs comply with relevant regulations and policies.
• Stay updated on L&D trends, tools, and best practices

What You Need:

• Must have 5 years of experience in Learning and Development within a hypergrowth technology startup
• Prior experience within a technical technology space, such as AI, data, security required.
• Experience in designing and implementing employee development programs
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS such as SkillJar)
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team attitude: “I am not done until WE are done”
• Embody our core values:     
  • Great People
  • Great Product
  • Great Performance
• Care deeply about fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can flourish 

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience working in an open-source, AI, or data science-oriented company

Why You’ll Like Working Here:

• Unique opportunity to translate strong open-source adoption and user enthusiasm into commercial product growth
• Dynamic company that rewards high-performers
• On the cutting edge of enterprise application of data science, machine learning, and AI
• Collaborative team environment that values multiple perspectives and clear thinking
• Employees-first culture
• Flexible working hours
• Medical*, Dental*, Vision*, HSA*, Life* and 401K*
• Paid parental leave – both parents
• Monthly productivity stipend 
• Open vacation policy* 
• Quarterly Snake days (company-wide bonus day off)
• 100% remote

FTE employees based on your region 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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