Strategic Learning Manager

Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) – the leading destination for innovative management thinking. We reach lifelong learners to improve the practice of management in a changing world. This mission inspires each of us to unlock the leader in everyone – including you

The opportunity

The Strategic Learning Manager (SLM) India is a senior role within Harvard Business Impact (HBI) Enterprise team and, is responsible for leading a portfolio of high-impact client engagements. This role combines strategic client advisory and , proposal and solution architecture creation, program design and program leadership to help organizations address their most critical leadership and talent development priorities.

The SLM engages with senior client stakeholders to understand business challenges, people strategies, and leadership needs, and then translates those into innovative, scalable learning solutions. Acting as both a trusted advisor and solution architect, the SLM ensures that client partnerships deliver measurable business outcomes while driving revenue growth and profitability for HBI.

Success in this role requires exceptional client facing consultative skills, strong commercial acumen, and deep expertise in leadership development, adult learning and learning design. The SLM is expected to influence client strategy, co-create impactful solutions, and oversee flawless execution of complex programs.

Pre-sales support

• Lead solution development and pricing as part of a pursuit team

• Develop solutions using HBP's standard solution set

• Identify areas of a solution where design work may be required and partner with Design

• Services to scope these elements

• Shepard non-standard solutions through the HBP solution review process

Program Management

• Manage high quality needs assessment, curriculum development and delivery of client programs

• Manage each program on budget and to the timeline

• Manage internal business operations

• Balance own time and time of other HBP resources to meet competing client demands

Client Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the client's day-to-day project manager and senior sponsors

• Develop and implement a program metrics and evaluation plan

• Manage scope creep and other program risks

• Identify additional business development opportunities

Curriculum Design and Development

• Create high impact, client-focused program design and curriculum

• On board thought leaders and moderators to deliver on design

• Keep program design and curriculum fresh and relevant

• 7+ years of experience in client project management in a management consulting, education or professional services firm. Bachelor required. M.B.A. preferred

• Proven success managing complex projects with demanding clients on-time and on-budget

• Proficiency required with MS office products such as MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project

• Experience with collaborative technologies such as WebEx and MS Teams

• Effective communicator: strong facilitator, presenter, collaborator

• Strong business acumen skills. Relationship-oriented. Customer-focused. Willing to go the extra mile to delight clients

• Highly motivated with excellent follow-through, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills

• A team player. Able to work across cultures with clients around the globe

• Thrives in an entrepreneurial setting

• A genuine interest in adult education and management development fields

• Solution development skills: able to translate client needs into solutions using HBPs solution toolkit

What we offer

As a mission-driven global company, Harvard Business Publishing is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, trust, and engagement where everyone is welcome, valued, respected, and feels they belong. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful programs focused on career development and employee wellness, such as education reimbursement and early-release Summer Fridays

HBP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.