Chief Learning Officer Jobs

Chief Learning Officer jobs are open across corporate enterprises, healthcare, higher education, and government agencies, from senior director to executive VP level, with specializations in learning strategy, organizational development, and talent management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles4,164+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerUS Department of Veterans Affairs
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type56% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Director-Chief of Staff
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Director-Chief of Staff
AT&T
Dallas, Texas
Program Management
Project Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$174k - $261k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Chief Product Owner of CDI - Quality Automation
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Chief Product Owner of CDI - Quality Automation
Solventum
Remote
Business Development
Product Management
Project Management
$143k - $197k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business
10,000+

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Chief of Staff
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Chief of Staff
Aechelon Technology Inc.
South San Francisco, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$144k - $216k/yr

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Chief Engineer
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Chief Engineer
Complete Building Services
Fairfax, Virginia
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
EPA 608 Technician Certification
201-500

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Chief Nursing Officer
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Chief Nursing Officer
Orlando Health
Melbourne, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Chief Learning Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • US Department of Veterans Affairs87
  • Amazon54
  • Banfield Pet Hospital50
  • JLL37
  • Marriott International37

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education96
  • Healthcare & Medical Services79
  • Consulting & Professional Services42
  • Technology & Software29
  • Animal Care & Pet Services17

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chief learning officer jobs.

  • Master's degree in instructional design, organizational development, education, or a related field
  • 10 or more years of progressive experience in learning and development leadership roles
  • Demonstrated experience designing and scaling enterprise-wide learning programs
  • Proficiency with learning management systems and digital learning authoring tools
  • Experience measuring learning effectiveness through data analytics and business metrics
  • ATD CPTD or similar professional certification in talent development preferred

Tips for Your Chief Learning Officer Job Search

Quantify learning program business impact

Chief learning officer resumes that land interviews show measurable outcomes: completion rates, productivity lift, or time-to-competency reductions tied to programs you built. Generic descriptions of training initiatives won't differentiate you from other senior candidates.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists chief learning officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Align your portfolio to the employer's growth stage

A startup CLO role demands scrappy program builds from scratch, while an enterprise role rewards governance and scalable infrastructure. Read the job description for signals about where the company is in its learning maturity and frame your work accordingly.

Target companies post-merger or in rapid growth

Organizations that have recently acquired a company, launched a new product line, or hit aggressive headcount goals need a CLO urgently. Search for those signals in company news before applying, then reference that context directly in your cover letter.

Prepare a learning strategy case study

Many CLO interviews include a whiteboard or presentation round where you outline a learning strategy for a hypothetical business problem. Have a structured three-part framework ready: needs analysis, solution design, and measurement, so you don't improvise under pressure.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

At the CLO level, budget authority, team size, and board access matter as much as base pay. During offer conversations, ask specifically what the learning function's current headcount and budget are, so you know what you're actually taking on.

Chief Learning Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most chief learning officers?

US Department of Veterans Affairs, Amazon, and Banfield Pet Hospital are hiring the most chief learning officers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large enterprises undergoing workforce transformation or significant organizational change.

How many chief learning officer jobs are remote?

About 44% of chief learning officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how senior L&D leadership has shifted since organizations scaled virtual learning operations. Roles focused on enterprise digital learning strategy and vendor management tend to have the most remote flexibility, while those requiring hands-on culture change or in-person executive presence are more likely to require on-site work.

How do you become a chief learning officer?

Most chief learning officers move through progressively senior L&D roles, starting as instructional designers or training managers, then leading learning teams at the director level before stepping into a CLO seat. Building cross-functional credibility matters: CLOs who get hired typically have experience partnering with HR, finance, and business unit leaders, not just running training programs. A graduate degree in organizational development or adult learning helps, and demonstrating ROI on programs you've built is what gets you in the final round.

Can you get a chief learning officer job without direct CLO experience?

Yes, especially at mid-size organizations or companies building a learning function for the first time, where a director-level candidate with strong strategic experience can step into the CLO title. The key is positioning your existing work as enterprise-level impact rather than program management. If you've influenced workforce capability at a business unit scale, led a cross-functional initiative, or owned a learning budget, those are the proof points that matter most to hiring committees evaluating first-time CLOs.

What does the chief learning officer interview process look like?

CLO interview processes typically run three to five rounds and include a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on leadership philosophy, and a panel with HR and business unit stakeholders. Most processes include a strategy presentation where you are given a business scenario and asked to outline a learning solution. References are checked before or alongside the offer stage, and boards or executive teams sometimes participate in a final conversation at larger organizations.

Where can I find and apply to chief learning officer jobs?

You can find and apply to chief learning officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.

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