Training Manager

The internet is experiencing a transformation – ad blindness and blocking are forcing media companies and advertisers to rethink the way they connect with consumers.  This evolution is changing the way we consume content and how we interact with brands.  Nativo is enabling this shift by developing the new technologies, data insights, and best practices that will power this next generation of media and advertising.

We invite you to join us for an exciting and rewarding experience to join as a Training Manager to facilitate and accelerate learning, and ensure swift adoption of new processes, products, knowledge or tooling by internal Nativo teams as well as hands-to-keyboard clients. Be ready to innovate, leverage existing solutions, and creatively engage an extended network of contributors, solutions and experts. Success in this role means you build a world-class L&D program to advance top talent, as well as drive platform adoption and success. Nativo’s ad tech tools and services are growing at an incredible pace. You can have a big impact in this cross-functional, collaborative role! 

What you'll do:

• Define the learning strategy to address (1) the internal employee fluency gap with respect to our products, services and business; as well as (2) common customer adoption blockers
• Develop a robust curriculum, course materials and trainings that are functional, intuitive, informative, and consistent with sound instructional design principles for consumption by experts and novices; craft and maintain documentation
• Develop assessments to measure knowledge gained against learning objectives
• Facilitate instruction and organize training activities (live, video, self or via various training platforms or programs) supported by internal team members and local or remote experts
• Maintain technical proficiency in tools and procedures relative to the needs of the business
• Mine deep technical content to extract and simplify relevant information, focusing on “what” as well as “why,” so the target audience can meet learning objectives
• Leverage L&D programs to address team, customer segment and individual learning needs consistent with business priorities
• Problem solve for learning-logistics: which employees should engage with which tools, resources and the various training programs; how and when
• Collaborate cross-functionally with department and team leads to ensure training is aligned and employees or customers complete the necessary modules.
• Promote an effective learning atmosphere and culture with support from leadership  
• Collect learnings and best practices to refine existing Marketing and Product Marketing programs, resources and collateral

What you need:

• SaaS or comparable technical product or platform experience and knowledge.
• Exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Learning Principles: current instructional theories and principles applicable to corporate learning.   (Adult learning theories, interactive training and learning design, e-learning design principles, distance learning, instructor-led training, self-paced instruction, evaluation methods, version control and performance support systems)
• Analysis, writing and documentation: ability to diagnose or represent training data and anecdotal feedback in meaningful ways.  
• Operational Planning & Project Management: show structured thinking, planning, and ability to execute by working through others, influencing without authority, and dealing with ambiguity.    
• Understand Learning Objectives: Describe how they relate to a role’s responsibilities and performance, as well as how they are inputs to business goals.    
• Facilitation for Technical Audiences: Facilitate instruction credibly with experienced staff, without always having to be the subject expert yourself.    
• Exceptional written and Interpersonal skills: communicate effectively and concisely with stakeholders and leaders about our programs and objectives.  
• In a simple, concise way communicate technical requirements, but also land the subsequently developed curricula successfully with target audiences.  
• Team Player: Ability to both contribute strategically to this new, cross-functional role and support strategic decisions and work extensively cross-functionally.  
• 5+ years’ experience in training and readiness operations or product management

What We Offer:

At Nativo, you make an immediate impact. Nativo is made up of smart, talented and driven people looking for other potential team members with the same attitude of innovation and excellence. We offer incredible opportunities to learn and work on projects that transform digital advertising. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes stock options, health coverage, employer-matched 401k, cutting edge work, and the opportunity to join a rapidly growing startup with a proven product.

About Nativo

Nativo, the leading content advertising technology platform, empowers brand advertisers and publishers to reach consumers and measure their engagement with content.  For brands, Nativo provides the ultimate technology for intelligently deploying content at scale. For media companies, Nativo is a complete tech stack built from the bottom-up to deliver content and native placements within publisher sites. From the hands and minds of an amazing team, Nativo has engineered a platform that has been recognized as the best available in the market. Nativo is respected, well-funded, and is recognized as one of top tech companies to work for. Nativo is well-positioned to play a vital role forging the path of media and advertising in the coming years. The opportunity to join a team that is making a huge impact is now.