Learning & Capability Development Manager

About the Role

At Apollo, Learning & Development is a strategic driver of performance, growth, and innovation. Guided by our value of Learn Voraciously, we are building a world-class learning ecosystem that empowers every team member to pursue mastery and align their development with business impact. Our L&D strategy is grounded in learning science, focused on in-the-flow-of-work enablement, and built to scale through modern learning technologies. From skills-based development and leadership programs to microlearning and certifications, we design experiences that are fast, relevant, and measurable. We are a lean, high-impact team working across onboarding, skill development, leadership enablement, and business-critical learning. With strong executive support and a roadmap tied to Apollo’s most important initiatives, this is a unique opportunity to help shape how 700+ team members grow and perform in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. If you’re passionate about solving business problems through learning, leveraging AI and technology to move fast, and building capabilities that unlock people’s potential, we’d love to meet you! 

This is an individual contributor role that reports directly to the Director of Learning and Development.

Your Responsibilities

• Skills & Capability Program Design and Execution - Own the strategy, design, and delivery of high-priority learning programs, including AI fluency, operational excellence, data literacy, leadership capabilities, among others. 
• Learning Experience Innovation - Leverage AI, learning science, and rapid prototyping to build scalable and engaging learning experiences that meet business needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Translation - Act as the primary learning partner for functional leaders; translate business challenges into learning interventions with measurable outcomes.
• Learning Technology Integration - Use Apollo’s Learning Platforms (Sana and 7Taps) and AI tools (ChatGPT, NotionAI) to streamline content development, delivery, and learner engagement across multiple channels.
• Role-Based Capability Development - Partner with SMEs to define role-specific skills, map them to progression levels, and build programs that close critical skill gaps.
• Program Evaluation & Feedback Loops - Set up evaluation mechanisms to measure impact, gather learner insights, and continuously improve learning interventions.

About You

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Learning and Capability Development, Learning & Development, or a similar role. 
• Skills Framework & Taxonomy Design - Proven experience building and operationalizing skill taxonomies, capability frameworks, or role-based skills matrices. Able to map skills to learning paths and progression models that guide both individual growth and organizational capability development.
• Learning Program Design - Demonstrated ability to design, prototype, and scale learning programs that target specific skills and performance outcomes. Able to align program structure with business needs, career progression, and role expectations.
• AI-Enhanced Content Development - Practical experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., generative AI, copilots, automation) to streamline content creation, accelerate program delivery, and personalize learning experiences at scale.
• Stakeholder Management - Strong ability to partner with business leaders, translate strategic priorities into learning initiatives, and co-create impactful, relevant solutions that solve real performance challenges.
• Strategic Thinking & Execution - Comfortable balancing high-level strategy with tactical execution. Able to build clear, phased roadmaps that tie learning investments to business outcomes, with clear metrics and iterative improvement loops.
• Learning Science & Adult Education Principles - Deep understanding of instructional design, spaced learning, retrieval practice, and behavior change models. Uses evidence-based methodologies to drive knowledge retention, skill acquisition, and behavior change.
• Curiosity & Proactive Research - Operates as a self-directed learner who regularly investigates new learning methods, tools, and content models. Comfortable testing, iterating, and refining learning approaches to improve learner outcomes.
• Communication & Collaboration - Strong verbal and written communicator who can engage effectively with SMEs, cross-functional teams, and executives. Comfortable facilitating workshops, presenting learning strategies, and gaining alignment across the business.