Sr. Manager, Learning & Development

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do :

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

As a Senior Manager of Learning & Development , you will lead the design, implementation, and execution of leadership development programs that empower employees at all levels. You will drive the learning strategy, develop partnerships with key business leaders and external vendors, and oversee the Learning & Development function to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Your expertise in leadership development, organizational learning, and workforce capability-building will play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of continuous development.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Learning Leadership : Partner with senior leadership to assess skill gaps, identify development opportunities, and translate business strategy into a dynamic learning roadmap that supports organizational growth.
• Program Design & Implementation : Leverage insights into business needs, employee populations, and adult learning theory to design and launch leadership development initiatives, including manager training programs, executive development strategies, and high-impact learning experiences.
• Vendor & Partner Management : Establish and maintain strategic relationships with external training vendors, thought leaders, and consultants. Lead contract negotiations and oversee the integration of third-party learning solutions.
• Team Leadership : Manage and develop a high-performing Learning & Development team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and best-in-class instructional design practices.
• Data-Driven Decision Making : Oversee learning metrics, assess program effectiveness, and deliver insights on ROI through data visualization, impact measurement, and strategic reporting to inform leadership decisions.
• Global Learning Strategy : Collaborate with HR teams across regions to scale learning initiatives internationally, ensuring consistency, adaptability, and cultural relevance.
• LMS & Technology Management : Drive optimization and adoption of the LMS platform, ensuring it supports a modern, engaging learning experience.
• Signature Learning Events : Spearhead engaging learning initiatives such as Community Learning Days, hackathons, and business competitions that reinforce a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and / or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Watts in it for you :

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

How we work :

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.