Learning & Talent Development Manager

About Exponent

Exponentis the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 1,100+ Team members
• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Learning & Talent Development Manager for our Human Resources team in one of the following office locations: Menlo Park, CA; Natick, MA; and Denver, CO. TheLearning & Talent Development Managerplays a key role in strengthening how consultants grow, develop, and progress throughout their careers at Exponent.

This roleis responsible forbuilding and delivering learning and professional development initiatives that support consultant effectiveness, leadership readiness, andlong‑termcareer growth. The focus is on helping employees build the skills and capabilities needed to succeed at each stage of their careers(from onboarding through leadershiptransitions)while ensuring development programsremainpractical, relevant, and scalable.

This is ahands‑onrolesuited for someoneskilled inbuilding programs, solving problems, and turning business and talent needs into effective development solutions. While the role sets direction for learning and development, it is equally focused on execution and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for

Professional Development & Career Progression

• Design and deliver professional development programs that support consultants as they progress through different career stages.

• Build andmaintaincareer‑aligneddevelopment pathwaysthat strengthen consulting skills, leadership readiness, and technical or functional growth.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to understand common development needs and ensure learning programs support advancement and readiness for increased responsibility.

• Support development at key transition points, such as onboarding,early‑careerramp‑up, and transition into leadership roles.

• Ensure development opportunities are accessible, relevant, and consistently applied across the organization.

Learning Programs & Delivery

• Design, launch, and continuously improve learning and development initiatives, including onboarding, professional skills development, and leadership programs.

• Translatebusiness and talent needs into practical learning solutions that respect consultant time and drive meaningful skill development.

• Partner with internalsubject‑matterexperts to incorporatereal‑worldexperience and practical application into development offerings.

• Take ahands‑onapproach to program execution, from concept through delivery and refinement.

Innovation, Technology & AI Enablement

• Leverage learning systems and tools to deliver development programs efficientlyand atscale.

• Explore and promote effective use ofAI and emerging technologiesto enhance learning experiences, knowledge sharing, and skill development.

• Stay informed on external trends and research to evolve learning approaches over time, adapting solutions as organizational needs change.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Track participation, engagement, and outcomes for learning and development programs.

• Use data and feedback to refine offerings and prioritize improvements.

• Share insights with HR leadership to support informed decisions about development priorities and investments.

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Experience

• 10-15+ years of experience inHR, TalentDevelopment, People Operations, or related roles, where learning, development, or employee growth was a meaningful part of the role.

• Bachelor’sdegreein Human Resourcesorother related field.

• Experience in professional services, consulting, or similarly complex organizations is preferred.

• Experience building, improving, or scaling programs, processes, or systems that support employee development or progression.

• Demonstrated ability to ownend‑to‑enddelivery (scoping, timelines, execution, and launch), driving work forward with minimal oversight.

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, including prioritizing work, managing dependencies, and removing blockers toexpeditedelivery.

• Experience translating ambiguous needs into clear plans, deliverables, and decisions,then iterating quickly based on feedback and outcomes.

• Proven ability to drive adoption through clear communication, practical enablement, and thoughtful change management.

Capabilities & Approach

• Astrong independent thinkerwho can assess needs, research options, anddeterminepractical solutions.

• Thrives in evolving environments, navigatingambiguityand building solutions withoutestablishedprocesses.

• Highlysolutions‑focused, with a bias foraction.Identifieswhat will move the work forward and executes with urgency.

• Able to balance strategic thinking withhands‑onexecution.

• Organized andsystems‑minded, with the ability to design solutions that are scalable and sustainable.

• Comfortable partnering with leaders and employees atdifferent levelsof the organization.
• Curious and open to new tools, technologies, and approaches,particularly where they can improve learning effectiveness.
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States. No immigration sponsorship or processing required.

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits, as well as compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.

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