Senior Level Learning Program Manager Jobs
Senior level learning program manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of learning strategy, program architecture, and the cross-functional teams or vendor relationships that bring them to life. Roles are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Education, Technology & Software, and Retail, with employers like Five9, Oakland Unified School District, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.
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Ref. PCN11673
High School Linked Learning is looking for a Teacher on Special Assignment/Program Specialist to support our High School Network and high school sites with postsecondary access work to help advance students’ transition into postsecondary pathways. The role prioritizes outreach and support for high schools and student groups historically underrepresented in postsecondary opportunities.
This is a grant-funded position with a two-year term (Fall 2026–Spring 2028). Renewal of the position is not guaranteed and contingent on funding availability.
Learn more about our district at our next hiring event !
We are looking for passionate and dedicated educators , classified staff, and leaders to join us in creating joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities.
Oakland educators are passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. Oakland Unified is an incredible place to build and develop your career in service of our core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
Our Mission and Vision
The Oakland Unified School District’s mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers, every day.
Our vision is that all OUSD students will find joy in their academic experience while graduating with the skills to ensure they are caring, competent, fully-informed, critical thinkers who are prepared for college, career, and community success.
Our Strategic Plan
The four key initiatives of our current district wide strategic plan are:
- Ensuring Strong Third Grader Readers ( Catalyze citywide effort to guarantee literacy for all third graders )
- Supporting Powerful Graduates ( Develop essential skills to secure post secondary success ),
- Creating Inspiring Schools ( Redesign schools to be places of joy, inclusion and beauty )
- Growing a Diverse and Stable Staff ( Attract and retain staff reflective of Oakland’s rich diversity )
We are seeking educators who believe that :
- Building and maintaining caring relationships with students and families is a key part of the foundation of teaching;
- Maintaining high expectations for all students is best accomplished through a persistent asset-based lens of what students can do;
- Your actions can directly lead to creating more equitable conditions in public schools;
- Your work is most effective in collaboration with colleagues, families, and students;
- Developing as an anti-racist educator requires investing time in self-reflection, listening and incorporating feedback from students, their families, other educators, and school leaders and is critical to your growth as an educator and leader.
- Working for racial justice requires close attention to educational systems and policies, and working to eliminate racism is critical to the educational success of all students.
What we offer teachers:
Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support pathway programs including tuition and debt relief for selected middle school teachers, Special Education teachers, and for pathway programs, including Classified-to-Teacher, Maestr@s, and the After-School-to-Teacher programs. We are invested in creating and maintaining affinity spaces for educators that support retention and socio-emotional support. We provide extensive professional development and training for teachers, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities. Our teachers are also given abundant opportunities to work together in Professional Learning Communities within and across schools in the District.
In addition to professional development and training, we offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive salaries determined by experience, education level, and credentials
- We accept up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule (please see our salary schedule here: https://www.ousd.org/Page/16118 )
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System
- Read more about benefits here: https://www.ousd.org/benefits
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, must be eligible for employment in the US and pass a criminal background check. Candidates must possess a Preliminary or Clear California teaching credential authorizing instruction in core TK-12 curriculum.
Additional requirements:
- Completed online application
- Resume and cover Letter
- Two current professional references, including from a Supervisor
You can also learn more about our teaching opportunities and hiring events here: https://www.ousd.org/careers
If you have questions or would like more information, please email recruitment@ousd.org
To hear about news and events to support you in becoming an OUSD educator, please fill out this form .
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
Ref. PCN11673
High School Linked Learning is looking for a Teacher on Special Assignment/Program Specialist to support our High School Network and high school sites with postsecondary access work to help advance students’ transition into postsecondary pathways. The role prioritizes outreach and support for high schools and student groups historically underrepresented in postsecondary opportunities.
This is a grant-funded position with a two-year term (Fall 2026–Spring 2028). Renewal of the position is not guaranteed and contingent on funding availability.
Learn more about our district at our next hiring event !
We are looking for passionate and dedicated educators , classified staff, and leaders to join us in creating joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities.
Oakland educators are passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. Oakland Unified is an incredible place to build and develop your career in service of our core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
Our Mission and Vision
The Oakland Unified School District’s mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers, every day.
Our vision is that all OUSD students will find joy in their academic experience while graduating with the skills to ensure they are caring, competent, fully-informed, critical thinkers who are prepared for college, career, and community success.
Our Strategic Plan
The four key initiatives of our current district wide strategic plan are:
- Ensuring Strong Third Grader Readers ( Catalyze citywide effort to guarantee literacy for all third graders )
- Supporting Powerful Graduates ( Develop essential skills to secure post secondary success ),
- Creating Inspiring Schools ( Redesign schools to be places of joy, inclusion and beauty )
- Growing a Diverse and Stable Staff ( Attract and retain staff reflective of Oakland’s rich diversity )
We are seeking educators who believe that :
- Building and maintaining caring relationships with students and families is a key part of the foundation of teaching;
- Maintaining high expectations for all students is best accomplished through a persistent asset-based lens of what students can do;
- Your actions can directly lead to creating more equitable conditions in public schools;
- Your work is most effective in collaboration with colleagues, families, and students;
- Developing as an anti-racist educator requires investing time in self-reflection, listening and incorporating feedback from students, their families, other educators, and school leaders and is critical to your growth as an educator and leader.
- Working for racial justice requires close attention to educational systems and policies, and working to eliminate racism is critical to the educational success of all students.
What we offer teachers:
Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support pathway programs including tuition and debt relief for selected middle school teachers, Special Education teachers, and for pathway programs, including Classified-to-Teacher, Maestr@s, and the After-School-to-Teacher programs. We are invested in creating and maintaining affinity spaces for educators that support retention and socio-emotional support. We provide extensive professional development and training for teachers, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities. Our teachers are also given abundant opportunities to work together in Professional Learning Communities within and across schools in the District.
In addition to professional development and training, we offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive salaries determined by experience, education level, and credentials
- We accept up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule (please see our salary schedule here: https://www.ousd.org/Page/16118 )
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System
- Read more about benefits here: https://www.ousd.org/benefits
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, must be eligible for employment in the US and pass a criminal background check. Candidates must possess a Preliminary or Clear California teaching credential authorizing instruction in core TK-12 curriculum.
Additional requirements:
- Completed online application
- Resume and cover Letter
- Two current professional references, including from a Supervisor
You can also learn more about our teaching opportunities and hiring events here: https://www.ousd.org/careers
If you have questions or would like more information, please email recruitment@ousd.org
To hear about news and events to support you in becoming an OUSD educator, please fill out this form .
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.
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Senior Level Learning Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level learning program manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end learning programs, not just contributed to them. Strong candidates demonstrate experience setting a learning strategy, managing budgets or vendor relationships, and measuring business impact. Showing that you have mentored junior practitioners or led a team, even informally, gives a meaningful edge over candidates with similar technical backgrounds.
Which companies hire senior level learning program managers?
Companies hiring senior level learning program managers right now include Five9, Oakland Unified School District, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large enterprises, fast-scaling technology companies, and organizations running complex, multi-audience learning operations that require experienced ownership rather than execution support.
Are there remote senior level learning program manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 100% of senior level learning program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed learning teams have become. Senior roles that require stakeholder alignment across multiple business units are particularly likely to be posted with location flexibility.
What makes a learning program manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. Professionals at this stage are expected to set the direction for a learning program, align it to business priorities, manage budgets or external vendors, and lead or mentor other practitioners. They are accountable for outcomes, not just deliverables, and are typically consulted as internal experts when the organization is designing new learning investments.
Which industries hire the most senior level learning program managers?
Senior level learning program manager roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate at scale, face ongoing compliance or capability gaps, or are growing fast enough that structured learning programs are a strategic priority rather than an administrative function.