Lead, Learning & Development Programs

Lead, Learning & Development Programs

Los Angeles, California

New York City, NY

Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)

At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus.  Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

About this team:

The Lead, Learning & Development Programs role is responsible for fostering a culture of continuous growth across our entire team worldwide. At Magnite, Learning begins during onboarding and continues throughout an employee’s tenure with the company. We strive for a comprehensive experience that ensures employees can meet the required outcomes of their roles, meet the needs of the teams they collaborate with, and advance their learning toward their personal development aspirations. Our learning ecosystem comprises a learning management system for virtual, asynchronous courses, in-person opportunities at our various office locations across the globe, virtual sessions facilitated by Magnite staff or external partners, and ad hoc opportunities as needs or interests arise. This role requires big-picture thinking, a desire to constantly revise and improve, and an ability to work with a wide range of needs and interests.
 

In this role you will: 

• Plan, develop, facilitate, and analyze all learning programs, including but not limited to post-day-one onboarding, continuous learning opportunities, the learning management system, facilitated programs from outside vendors, and internal initiatives

• Design curriculum related to the company’s functional and professional competencies by combining original, bespoke, content and external learning vendors

• Maintain the functionality of the learning management system, including managing user access, troubleshooting user issues, updating content and courses, and ensuring proper technical operation

• Ensure timely updating of policy and process documents, training materials and tools (i.e. decks, PDFs, web-based learnings, LMS, and reference materials) to reflect feedback and company changes

• Facilitate live and asynchronous onboarding processes for all new employees in tandem with People Business Partner and manager support

• Support the relationships with external partners in our learning initiatives, such as content suppliers and platform administrators

• Oversee the administration of annual compliance courses via the LMS and encourage timely completion from all employees

• Partner with the People Business Partner team to determine the needs of each business unit and identify learning tools and resources accordingly

• Collaborate with team members from across the company to address additional learning needs as they arise  

• Aid in the upkeep and maintenance of the company intranet by working closely with other administrators of the platform with a primary focus on content from the People Team

• Evaluate and analyze the efficacy and efficiency of all learning programs to maintain high level of engagement with learning programs

• Promote a growth culture within Magnite that emphasizes continuous growth and development, and adapting skill sets as needed based upon business needs

• Participate and assist with other programming from the People team 

We’re looking for someone with: 

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline; open to non-traditional backgrounds with equivalent work experience

• Skills to conceptualize a project plan and complete the initiative in appropriate time parameters, excellent proficiency in project management 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment

• Track record in designing and executing training programs in both virtual and in-person environments

• Strategic, analytical thinker who consistently challenges the status quo and has the ability to comfortably make sound recommendations using data in a complex, ambiguous, and changing environment

• Comfort level with constant learning and innovation

• The capability to pivot and adjust with the changing needs of the employees and the business

• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization and to audiences with varying perspectives and needs

• Some curriculum or learning design experience - eLearning formats a plus

• Experience overseeing LMS systems

• Familiarity with Workday is a plus

• Exceptional customer service, time management, multi-tasking, and networking abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with strong presentation skills

Perks and Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One

• Generous Time Off  

• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days

• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave 

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Cell Phone Subsidy

• Monthly Fitness and Reimbursement

Career Growth:

We support internal mobility, skill development, and leadership pathways through structured career frameworks and learning programs.

Company Culture: 

Magnite’s culture is rooted in collaboration and connection, recognizing that both are essential to success. Our hybrid schedule includes two remote workdays (Monday and Friday) and three in-office days (Tuesday through Thursday), where employees can take advantage of catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training opportunities, and engaging office events that enhance the work experience. In addition, we support our team through meaningful benefits and programs, including community service and volunteer opportunities, company-matched charitable contributions, access to mental health resources, structured career development initiatives and growth frameworks, culture and inclusion programs, and our Bonusly peer-to-peer recognition platform.

About Us:

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

In CA and NY, the base salary range for this role is $105,000 – $125,000.

Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity. This role is also eligible for:

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Equity (NASDAQ: MGNI)

• Comprehensive benefits package

During the interview process, candidates will receive more specific information about the salary range applicable to their experience and location.

For Los Angeles-based applicants:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The material job duties of this specific job position for which Magnite reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship include:

• Having access to the Company’s Confidential Information or trade secrets including data related to customers, clients, vendors, business partners, or suppliers 

• Work with cross teams  to access datasets, databases, formulas, algorithms, tools, products, prototypes, systems applications, and technologies in any stage of development

Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment: We aim to incorporate a wide range of voices into our Magnite culture, cultivating an environment where employees feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to freely share ideas. We are committed to employee growth, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.  We invest in Magnite’s local communities. We seek talent from all backgrounds to champion corporate values of seeing the big picture and being catalysts of change.

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