Hybrid Vice President – Learning & Development

at Portage Point Partners

• Job title: Vice President – Learning & Development
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Vice President of Learning & Development at Portage Point Partners leading L&D strategy and enhancing team member skills and organizational capability. Collaborates with senior leaders in a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build upon a strategic learning roadmap for the firm
• Evaluate organizational learning needs to identify skill gaps and opportunities for development
• Design, launch and manage high-impact learning programs in partnership with subject matter experts, ensuring consistency and quality
• Adapt learning strategies to diverse audiences and scale initiatives to support organizational growth
• Measure program effectiveness and use data insights to drive continuous improvement, including but not limited to completion rates, feedback and skills metrics
• Leverage new technologies, tools and best practices to enhance the learning experience and support a culture of professional growth
• Maintain and optimize learning systems, surveys and team member skills data
• Collaborate on broader People initiatives including onboarding, performance management and HR systems to advance the overall firm talent strategy
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
• Lead and support internal trainings and best practice sharing
• Support talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
• Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program
• Located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, Dallas or New York
• Invested in a team-based culture and motivated to collaborate in office four days per week
• Five plus years of experience in L&D with proven experience in instructional design, curriculum development and facilitation
• Two plus years in professional services, experience at a blue-chip consultancy, private equity, investment banking or start up environment is preferred
• Strong project management abilities, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics to drive decision-making
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
• Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
• High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
• Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments