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
Harvard Business Publishing’s Corporate Learning division targets enterprises that recognize leadership development as a source of competitive advantage. The Corporate Learning (CL) team’s expertise is in creating rich, interactive learning experiences that develop leaders who shape their organizations’ futures by making smart decisions at critical moments.
The Principal Learning Partner (PLP) is responsible for consulting with prospective and existing clients to design impactful leadership development solutions, drive account expansion, and ensure profitability of the overall program. The PLP serves a thought leader and has proven expertise in learning solution design to provide insights and perspective on emerging trends, and actionable strategies for effective learning. Working in close partnership with the relationship sales manager and customer success to deepen client engagement, the PLP has strong business acumen to consult credibly and understand the perspectives of client stakeholders.
What you’ll do
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Diagnose organizational challenges, conduct needs analyses, and craft end-to-end solution architectures that drive measurable outcomes
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Consult as a leadership development thought leader and trusted advisor to client stakeholders
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Expand relationships with client stakeholders and manage a portfolio of client solutions
What you’ll bring
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10+ years’ experience in leadership development consulting and/or leading a learning and development organization
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Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
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Strong commercial and business acumen skills
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Ability to travel approximately 10%
You’ll stand out if you have
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Deep expertise in leadership development frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
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Experience designing and implementing large-scale learning initiatives for diverse organizations
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A track record of consulting on business challenges and successfully translating them into leadership development solutions
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.
110,000 - 122,000 GBP
Above is the annualized pay range for this position. In addition, this position includes the opportunity to earn our annual Performance Based Variable Pay Program. Actual salary will be set based upon a range of factors, including external benchmark market data, individual knowledge, skills, experience, location and internal equity.
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What We Do
At Harvard Business Publishing, we believe in the power of leadership to inspire, to transform, and to advance the global good. We empower leaders with breakthrough ideas that solve problems, that elevate performance, and that unlock the leader in everyone. We help leaders move the world forward.
Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) was founded in 1994 as a not-for-profit, independent corporation that is an affiliate of Harvard Business School. We inform and inspire professionals, corporations, educators, and students around the world with the best in management thinking and practice. Through our articles, books, case studies, simulations, videos, learning programs, and digital tools, we reach thousands of organizations and millions of subscribers and social media followers.
With over 600 employees located in Boston (HQ), New York City, Australia, France, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, we serve as a bridge between academia and enterprises around the globe.
Our three market units—Education, Corporate Learning, and Harvard Business Review Group—produce a variety of media including print and digital (Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review Press books, Harvard Business School cases), events (participant-centered learning seminars, custom events, webinars), digital learning (Harvard ManageMentor, HMM Spark), blended learning, and campus experiences. Through these platforms, HBP is able to influence real-world change by maximizing the reach and impact of its essential offering—ideas.
Working at Harvard Business Publishing brings you into a global, dynamic organization that’s constantly discovering—new markets, new technologies and media platforms, and new groundbreaking ideas. You’ll find your co-workers intellectually curious and highly engaged. We collaborate. We experiment. We are always learning
