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People Development Manager

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Stambaugh Ness (SN) is a professional services firm serving clients nationally with a singular focus on architecture, engineering, and related industries. With Stambaugh Ness, clients have access to a wide array of services – including advisory, technology, and accounting and tax – that enable them to meet compliance requirements, avoid risk, thrive, and grow. 

As a People Development Manager within our People & Culture Team, you will lead firmwide talent, learning, leadership, and organizational development initiatives that strengthen performance, capability, and career growth across our multi-discipline professional services environment. You will partner closely with leaders across audit, tax, consulting, and other practice areas to design and deliver development programs aligned with business objectives and the evolution of our learning culture. 

This role needs a combination of expertise, strategic thinking, coaching capability, and business acumen to deliver value to our employees and contribute to the firm’s long-term growth and success. 

This is a remote position that can work from anywhere within the United States. We are committed to finding the right person for this role. We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until they are identified. If you believe you have the skills, passion, and experience to excel in this position, please feel free to submit your application at any time. 

 What you’ll do at SN: 

 Learning Strategy & Program Management 

  • Develop and execute a firmwide learning and people development strategy aligned with business priorities. 
  • Build a roadmap for leadership development, capability-building programs, and performance enablement initiatives. 
  • Establish measurable outcomes, track impact, and report results to leadership. 

Talent Development & Training 

  • Partner with business leaders to identify skill gaps and learning needs that drive performance and retention. 
  • Design and deliver programs in collaboration with the Instructional Designer, using blended learning approaches including eLearning, workshops, coaching, and simulations. 
  • Support internal mobility, succession planning, and leadership readiness. 

Manager Development & Coaching 

  • Equip managers with tools, frameworks, and training to strengthen coaching capabilities. 
  • Provide guidance on effective feedback, performance conversations, and employee development strategies. 

Career Pathing, Succession & Leadership Planning 

  • Define career paths, skills matrices, and development plans that promote internal mobility and leadership growth. 
  • Identify high-potential employees and build targeted programs that enhance the firm’s leadership pipeline. 
  • Partner with the CPCO and People Business Partners to align development programs to workforce planning strategy. 

Organizational Development & PE Readiness 

  • Lead strategic OD initiatives, including organizational design, culture evolution, and capability-building priorities. 
  • Collaborate across People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, and Practice Leaders to align talent development with firm growth and PE-readiness objectives. 

Systems, Vendor Management & Analytics 

  • Optimize LMS platform, learning calendars, and reporting tools to ensure measurable delivery. 
  • Manage external vendors and certification programs. 
  • Track key HR metrics and translate findings into actionable insights. 

Culture & Collaboration 

  • Champion a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and inclusion. 
  • Partner across HR, practice leaders, and external providers to ensure learning initiatives reinforce firm values. 

 

What you may have done before:  

  • Built or scaled learning and development programs within a professional services or performance-driven CPA firm. 
  • Designed blended training programs and managed LMS platforms or learning technologies. 
  • Supported career development, succession planning, or leadership development initiatives. 

 What it takes to be a People Development Manager: 

  • 5–8 years of experience in talent development, learning & development, organizational development, or related roles. 
  • Direct experience working within a CPA firm or professional consulting environment; familiarity with billable hours, engagement cycles, and performance-driven cultures is required. 
  • Proven ability to design and deliver learning programs, including blended and role-based development approaches. 
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization. 
  • Analytical capability to track, measure, and report on talent development metrics and program impact. 
  • Experience with LMS platforms, learning technologies, and content development tools. 
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving organization. 
  • Business acumen to understand how learning strategies support performance, client delivery, and firm profitability. 

The hiring process:  

  • Stage 1 (Preliminary Screening Call) with a member of our recruitment team 
  • Stage 2 (Hiring Manager Interview) with the leader of People Team 
  • Stage 3 (Behavioral Interviews & presentation) with other member ofs our people team and a presentation focused on your L&D strategies 
  • Stage 4 (Offer) 

What's in it for you: 

  • Health & Wellness Your Way: Choose from three health insurance plans to fit your needs and budget; get access to a variety of insurance, telehealth, Employee Assistance Program offerings, and other health & wellness benefits  
  • Work-from-home Flexibility: Work from anywhere within the US in a modern, connected, virtual environment, giving you freedom and flexibility to integrate work into your life  
  • Time Off When You Need It: Recharge with our flexible PTO policy and enjoy 10 paid holidays 
  • Flexible Spending Options: Maximize your health and dependent care through employer-backed HSAs and FSAs 
  • Peace of Mind: Your well-being is covered with employer-paid life, AD&D, and comprehensive short- and long-term disability 
  • More Ways to Thrive: Tap into our Employee Assistance Program for support, plus access to InsurChoice for personal insurance options 
  • Robust Incentives: Regardless of your role or function, you can earn incentives through employee or new business referrals 
  • Pathway to Ownership: You can chart your path towards firm ownership through your professional and financial contributions, regardless of your role or seniority 

 

Salary: The salary range for this position is an estimate of $95,000 - $120,000. A final compensation offer within this range will be based on factors including an individual’s skill sets, experience, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and geography.  

About SN 

At SN, we’re a powerhouse of passionate, talented professionals making a real impact, together. We believe that innovation thrives in an environment of engaged minds, even when fully remote. Here, you’ll be challenged, inspired, and supported by a team that embraces change and envisions the future. 

Fast-paced and fast-growing, we have created a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our virtual environment isn’t just where we work, it’s where we connect, collaborate, and grow. There’s a unique energy that comes from working alongside the best talent from across the country.  

SN believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment. Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

If all of this sounds amazing, just wait! We don’t keep this incredible team all to ourselves. At SN, we serve clients in all 50 states with unparallelled AEC industry expertise and a diverse menu of services, including compliance, government contract services, strategic tax solutions, technology, and cyber risk advisory, data solutions, Deltek ERP software, strategic growth advisory, workforce and talent solutions, outsourced accounting, ownership transition, and mergers and acquisitions.  

Ready to redefine what your career can look like, from anywhere? We’d love to meet you. 

 

 

 

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