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Senior level professional development manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of learning strategy, organizational capability, and the teams and programs that deliver results at scale. Openings are concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Northwell Health, Insmed, and Gilbane hiring at this level now.
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The Professional Development Senior Manager – Attorney Training is an integral part of Latham’s Professional Development team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm, while overseeing the execution of firmwide Training and Career Enhancement (“TACE”) Academies in collaboration with senior department leaders, firm stakeholders and TACE Committee members; the Academies include associate academies at certain key milestones in an associates’ career, as well as New Counsel Academy, New Partner Academy, and the Partner Development Retreat. This role will be located in either our Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:- Developing and overseeing the Platform Integration Curriculum in collaboration with firm leaders, stakeholders, and TACE Committee members
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the Professional Development Department senior leadership, providing strategic subject matter expertise on lawyer training priorities, resource allocation, and alignment with firm and practice group goals
- Driving the design, development, and implementation of training curricula in collaboration with the TACE Committee, ensuring consistency, quality, and integration across practice groups and platforms
- Furthering the progress of the TACE Committee, including preparing meeting agendas and retreats, implementing action items and new initiatives; drafting a wide variety of training related communications for both internal and external audiences, including a variety of Latham news articles
- Conducting research and staying abreast of the latest developments in training, ensuring continuing enhancements through benchmarking with law firm peers and evaluating ways in which existing programs can be improved; overseeing the firm’s relevant accreditation and compliance processes for the training programs of the relevant lawyer departments or practice groups
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Possess advanced leadership and project management skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
- Display exceptional and professional interpersonal skills (e.g., active listening), including superior written and verbal communication skills; with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
- Demonstrate the ability to drive initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A J.D. from an accredited law school
- Prior experience as an associate in relevant department in a large law firm; preferably
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a legal or professional services environment
- A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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The Professional Development Senior Manager – Attorney Training is an integral part of Latham’s Professional Development team. This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive lawyer training programs across the firm, while overseeing the execution of firmwide Training and Career Enhancement (“TACE”) Academies in collaboration with senior department leaders, firm stakeholders and TACE Committee members; the Academies include associate academies at certain key milestones in an associates’ career, as well as New Counsel Academy, New Partner Academy, and the Partner Development Retreat. This role will be located in either our Chicago, New York, or Washington, D.C office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:- Developing and overseeing the Platform Integration Curriculum in collaboration with firm leaders, stakeholders, and TACE Committee members
- Serving as a trusted advisor to the Professional Development Department senior leadership, providing strategic subject matter expertise on lawyer training priorities, resource allocation, and alignment with firm and practice group goals
- Driving the design, development, and implementation of training curricula in collaboration with the TACE Committee, ensuring consistency, quality, and integration across practice groups and platforms
- Furthering the progress of the TACE Committee, including preparing meeting agendas and retreats, implementing action items and new initiatives; drafting a wide variety of training related communications for both internal and external audiences, including a variety of Latham news articles
- Conducting research and staying abreast of the latest developments in training, ensuring continuing enhancements through benchmarking with law firm peers and evaluating ways in which existing programs can be improved; overseeing the firm’s relevant accreditation and compliance processes for the training programs of the relevant lawyer departments or practice groups
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Possess advanced leadership and project management skills (i.e., organizing, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making) necessary for effective management
- Display exceptional and professional interpersonal skills (e.g., active listening), including superior written and verbal communication skills; with the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
- Demonstrate the ability to drive initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- A J.D. from an accredited law school
- Prior experience as an associate in relevant department in a large law firm; preferably
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a legal or professional services environment
- A minimum of ten (10) years of cumulative experience
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Please click here to view the full job description for this role.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior #LI-JG2
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Senior Level Professional Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level professional development manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned enterprise-wide learning initiatives, not just delivered programs. Demonstrating measurable business impact, such as reduced time-to-productivity or improved retention tied to your work, gives a strong edge. Experience with instructional design, learning management systems, and cross-functional stakeholder management is expected. A portfolio of programs you built or scaled from the ground up is what separates senior candidates from the rest.
Which companies hire senior level professional development managers?
Companies hiring senior level professional development managers right now include Northwell Health, Insmed, and Gilbane, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises, consulting firms, and high-growth organizations that have dedicated learning and development functions and need experienced leaders to run them.
Are there remote senior level professional development manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 0% of senior level professional development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting ongoing demand for experienced learning leaders who can operate effectively across distributed teams. On-site roles do exist, particularly in organizations that prioritize in-person program delivery or culture-building.
What makes a professional development manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level managers typically execute programs designed by others, senior professional development managers set the learning strategy, own the outcomes, and lead teams or external vendors to deliver. They're expected to advise executives, translate business goals into capability-building initiatives, and mentor junior staff, not just manage training calendars.
Which industries hire the most senior level professional development managers?
Senior Level professional development manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate at a scale where formalizing employee growth, leadership pipelines, and organizational learning has a direct and measurable impact on performance.