About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $115,000.00 –$140,000.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. In this position you can expect to work onsite at the Wellington Webb Building 3 days per week. Specific scheduling requirements for this position include availability during core business hours. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre-tax dollars for parking. We also offer a City-sponsored RTD EcoPass to all City employees– allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee. Who We Are & What You'll Do About the Office of Human Resources (OHR) The Office of Human Resources (OHR) serves as the central HR function for the City and County of Denver, providing strategic leadership and enterprise-wide services that support more than 11,000 employees across the organization. OHR is committed to building a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive workforce through innovative programs in talent management, employee development, and organizational effectiveness. We are currently seeking a Manager of Learning and Development to join our team! As the Manager of Learning and Development, you will lead the City's learning function, owning the strategy, design, and delivery of citywide learning and leadership development programs that build organizational capabilitythe capability of City teams and drive employee growth. You will manage a team of 3 online content designers and a $1 million budget, and oversee the full lifecycle of L&D initiatives — from needs assessment through program evaluation. The ideal candidate is a dynamic facilitator and strategic thinker who is passionate about developing leaders and buildingstrategic leader and skilled facilitator who can win support from senior and elected leaders, launch innovative programs with limited resources, and build a culture of continuous learning. Key Responsibilities Will Include: Set and lead the City's learning strategy, aligning L&D priorities with Mayoral, agency, and workforce goals across 11,000+ employees. Influence elected officials, agency directors, and senior leaders to fund and prioritize a citywide learning culture, making the case for development as a driver of performance, retention, and service to residents. ExecuteLead ongoing needs assessments, using workforce and performance data, to identify key capability and business gaps across the organization and set program priorities. Manage the $1M+ L&D budget, directing limited resources to the highest-impact programs and finding scalable, cost-effective ways to extend reach. Manage the design, launch, communication, and sustainability of core leadership development programs and bring in new, innovative programs and learning approaches that work for a large, decentralized workforce. Oversee required citywide training, ensuring content is current, accessible, and tracked for completion. Oversee all aspects of the vendor/contractor process, including RFPs, selection, management, and program evaluation. Facilitate assessment debriefing sessions (team and individual) from the citywide suite of L&D offerings. Conduct Train the Trainer sessions to build HR Manager and Generalist capabilities across the organization. Deliver key developmentalFacilitate high-visibility sessions such as Leader as Coach, New Leader Onboarding, and DiSC.DiSC, and assessment debriefs, and expand delivery capacity by training HR staff and City leaders as facilitators. AssessMeasure program quality and impact using best practice evaluation methods to, report learning impact to City leadership, and use the results to drive continuous improvement. Manage, develop, and lead a team of 3 online content designers, including setting goals, providing performance feedback, and formally evaluating their work. What You'll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: 7+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, organizational development, or talent management Demonstrated experience designing and managing enterprise-wide leadership development programs Experience setting enterprise learning strategy and managing a budget, with a track record of launching innovative programs that show measurable impact Strong facilitation and instructional design skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences across all levels of an organization Experience with assessment tools such as DiSC, 360-degree feedback, and other leadership assessments Proven ability to manage vendor/contractor relationships, including RFP processes and program evaluation Experience managing and developing a team, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and elected officials and collaborate across departments Public sector or municipal government experience preferred A passion for building organizational capability and a culture of continuous learning Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related field. Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational human resources management, which must have included management of professional individual contributors. Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. License/Certifications: None To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab): Detailed cover letter about your interest in public service as the Manager of Learning and Development Resume Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until 11/18/2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11/17/2026 at 11:59 PM. About Denver At the City and County of Denver, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do. About Everything Else Job Profile CH3005 HR Learning and Development Manager To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $101,050.00 - $166,733.00 Target Pay Agency Office of Human Resources Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Denver Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!

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