Director – Learning and Development
Posted on 2/14/2023
INACTIVE
Ogilvy

5,001-10,000 employees

Global advertising agency creating culture-changing ideas
Company Overview
Ogilvy, founded in 1948, has a rich history of creating value-driving ideas that have shaped brand cultures and made significant global impacts. With a unique approach to borderless creativity, the company leverages its diverse expertise in Advertising, Experience, Media, Public Relations, Social, Influence, Health, and Consulting, operating across 131 offices in 93 countries to deliver world-class creative solutions. Ogilvy's commitment to continuous learning, as embodied in its self-description as the "teaching hospital of advertising," ensures it stays at the forefront of industry trends and insights, making it a dynamic and enriching place to work.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Founded

1948

Headquarters

New York, New York

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
Locations
New York, NY, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • 8 -10 years of experience in Human Resources and/or Learning & Development field
  • Agency experience preferred
  • Experience creating and managing L&D programs at scale across a matrixed organization
  • Progressive and innovative attitude towards L&D with an ability to deliver programs in a hybrid environment
  • Passion to facilitate learning and partner with business leaders
  • Attention to detail and strong sense of organization while managing programs simultaneously
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to work proactively and autonomously
  • Understanding of the importance of company culture and the responsibility to help create, influence, and evolve it
  • Ability to establish strong relationships with people at all levels of the organization
  • Deep sense of integrity and confidentiality
  • Ability to strike a unique balance of excellent communication and time management skills coupled with an inherently creative and curious nature and an aptitude for learning
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to measure the effectiveness of programs and pivot quickly when needed
  • Willingness and passion to manage not only a learning strategy, but executing the details and operations behind programs
  • Inspiring facilitation and communication skills - and can present vision in an articulate way that inspires teams and other leaders
  • Aptitude for working with technology, including e-learning platforms, learning management systems, and other digital tools
  • Flexibility and success in doing the day-to-day, but also leading and advising
  • Comfortable and confident partnering with and influencing senior leadership
Responsibilities
  • Partner with Business leaders and People Team leaders to develop and implement a Learning & Development strategy that aligns with Ogilvy's business goals and employee needs
  • Partner with leadership across NA to identify skill gaps and roll out NA-wide and office specific programs that address these areas
  • Design and facilitate virtual and in-person learning curriculum focused on career growth and skills-based learning
  • Partner with external vendors to deliver training and growth programs for employees at levels
  • Manage full execution and organization of learning programs including promotion and communications, content creation, facilitation, attendance and engagement, and success measurement to continually improve and meet the changing needs of the organization
  • Stay current with industry trends and best practices in the Learning & Development space
  • Manage NA-wide Learning & Development budget and vendor contracts
  • Partner with Ogilvy Global L&D community and WPP L&D community (including attending monthly meetings) to understand and share resources at hand across a matrixed organization
  • Lead other development practices within organization including but not limited to performance management best practices and trainings, manager development training and high potential or executive coaching