Learning and Development Manager

Candidates from Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk or Kyiv (our office locations) will be considered first.

Requirements:

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience building and running L&D strategies
• Experience with Language School or corporate language programs (preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with L3–L4 learning evaluation
• Strong knowledge of LMS platforms (Zoho, Moodle, Docebo, etc.)
• Experience with talent assessment tools (e.g. Caliper, Gallup, SHL, Hogan)
• Budget and KPI management experience
• At least Upper Intermediate high English level

Competencies

• Strategic and systems thinking
• Strong business orientation
• Ability to prioritize and deliver results
• Stakeholder management at senior level
• Team leadership and proactive communication

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the L&D strategy, aligned with business goals
• Lead and scale the Language School (quality, progress, SLA, KPI, role‑based programs)
• Implement learning effectiveness measurement (Kirkpatrick L3–L4)
• Launch and manage talent assessment systems for hiring and internal development
• Own and develop LMS (Zoho People): learning paths, analytics, certifications
• Manage the L&D and teaching teams, external vendors, and contracts
• Own budget planning and cost control
• Partner with Top Management, HRBP, Recruiting, and Managers

What we offer:

• Annual paid vacation of 18 working days.
• Extra vacation days for long-lasting cooperation.
• Annual paid sick leave of 10 days.
• Maternity/Paternity leave.
• The opportunity for sabbatical leave.
• Marriage and Parenthood Package.
• Compensation for sports activities or health insurance covering (up to 250$ per year) — after the trial period.
• Career development plan.
• English and Spanish classes.
• Paying taxes and managing PE (Private Entrepreneur).
• Technical equipment.
• Internal Referral program.
• Opportunity to take part in company volunteering activities.
• Sombra is a “Friendly to Veterans” award-holder.