<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:</strong></p> <p>For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. 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This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to coordinate learning programs, manage platforms and tools, and support people leader development and employee career growth. The Manager will also support the administration and operationalization of our performance management process (PAR), contributing to a culture of accountability, development, wellness, and equity.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <h4><strong>People Leader Development & Mentorship Support</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Design, implement, and scale core leadership enablement programs for frontline managers, mid-level directors, and senior executives.</li> <li>Create robust onboarding pathways for newly promoted and hired people leaders, covering essential management skills, coaching techniques, and employment compliance.</li> <li>Equip leaders with the tools and mindsets needed to foster inclusive, high-performing team cultures, drive retention, and effectively manage change.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Performance Management (PAR) Operations</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Drive and evolve the performance management (PAR) process to ensure alignment with business goals, role expectations, and corporate strategy.</li> <li>Oversee performance cycles, continuous feedback mechanisms, and goal-setting frameworks and collaborate with cross-departmental leaders to ensure equity and consistency in evaluation</li> <li>Provide support to people leaders and employees during performance review cycles, including training and resource access.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Career Development & Ad Hoc Training Solutions</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify, design, and deploy targeted, bite-sized, or situational learning interventions (e.g., skill workshops, technical training, compliance updates).</li> <li>Support the execution of career development programs and professional development planning.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, People Operations, or a related HR field.</li> <li>Demonstrated track record of redesigning or scaling performance management processes and building end-to-end management development pipelines.</li> <li>Proven ability to rapidly deploy responsive, ad hoc learning solutions in fast-paced or scaling environments.</li> <li>Strong workshop facilitation, executive coaching, and presentation skills.</li> <li>Passion for equity, inclusion, and developing others.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience in a high-growth, mission-driven, or nonprofit environment.</li> <li>Proficiency with data tracking, reporting, and insights related to learning engagement or performance processes.</li> <li>Comfortable facilitating small group sessions or training events.</li> </ul> <p>For this role specifically, we are targeting a salary of $90,000. The salary difference is typically determined by several factors, including the candidate's geographic location and alignment with qualifications and experience.</p><div class="conten