Learning & Development Lead

About the Company

The company is an innovative drone delivery service provider aiming to revolutionize last-mile logistics by making it safer, faster, and more sustainable. It offers a fleet of highly automated delivery drones that can transport small packages directly from business to consumer on-demand, operating across two continents. Their technology integrates seamlessly with existing delivery networks to provide scalable solutions for a broad spectrum of businesses. The organization is part of Alphabet, Google's parent company, dedicated to becoming the premier delivery method worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a Learning & Development Lead to join our People team in a hybrid or fully remote capacity within the United States. This role requires a hands-on leader with a builder's mindset, expert understanding of diverse employee learning preferences, and a passion for cultivating a learning culture across the organization. The candidate will spearhead creating a centralized corporate training function by leveraging innovative AI and advanced learning technologies tailored to a highly technical and expanding workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the foundational blueprint, strategy, and system for the company’s inaugural centralized corporate training program serving a global workforce.
• Research, select, and deploy cutting-edge AI-powered learning platforms and knowledge systems that surpass traditional Learning Management Systems by offering adaptive, context-aware learning experiences.
• Establish core learning pillars rooted in solid learning science to ensure training impacts measurable business outcomes, focusing on safety, compliance, environmental health, leadership development, and enhanced engineering and operational skills.
• Collaborate with different internal teams, including Aviation Safety, Legal, Compliance, and EH&S, to develop essential training programs aligned with organizational goals and regulatory mandates.
• Conduct training sessions virtually and in person, initially serving as a principal content creator and facilitator while preparing to scale a small team to expand the function’s reach.
• Partner with AI Champions to integrate AI training across the workforce.

Required Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in instructional design, corporate learning, or talent development, preferably within fast-paced tech environments or industries like aviation, robotics, or hardware.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Expertise in learning science and instructional design, capable of crafting diverse training programs suited for both office-based engineers and field personnel.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI-based solutions within dynamic learning environments.
• Proven ability to tie learning initiatives directly to business-critical metrics such as safety incident reductions and improved leadership retention.
• Comfortable working independently at the outset, creating content and organizing training materials while exhibiting strategic vision to develop a scalable L&D function.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Additional Information

The position includes a salary range of $220,000 to $234,000 USD annually, complemented by bonuses, equity, and benefits. The company follows an equal opportunity employment policy without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic.