Learning and Development Manager

Skillz
US - Nevada - Las Vegas
July 3, 2024

Join Skillz and Level Up Your Career!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile esports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide.
Skillz is revolutionizing the gaming industry, providing the ultimate platform for competitive mobile games.
By fostering social competition within games, Skillz empowers developers to create multi-million dollar franchises while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition.

At Skillz, we firmly believe that everyone is born with unique skills and deserves to experience an epic win.
We understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges.
That's why we passionately champion game developers and players alike, empowering them to unleash their full potential through the power of competition.
Life @ Skillz

Culture of Impact:
Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win.
At Skillz, we create value and make a difference in the world.

Comprehensive Benefits:
We value our team members and provide a comprehensive benefits package to ensure your well-being.
Enjoy 401K matching, equity incentives, extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre-tax benefit options, and more.

Work-Life Balance:
Achieving work-life balance is important to us.
We offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions.
Perks:
We believe in enhancing your work experience.
Enjoy daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, Friday Happy Hours, a full-size gym with showers, commuter benefits, insurance, and many more.

Why Skillz?

Pioneers of Skill-Based Competition:
Skillz is not just any company in the gaming industry; we are the pioneers of skill-based competition, partnered with industry titans like UFC, NFL, T-Mobile, Buzztime, Bowlero, while also hosting renowned events like the Game Developer Conference (GDC).
Join us in transforming the way people play games and building the home of competition for all.

Impact Beyond Gaming:
Skillz harnesses the power of its platform to support nonprofit organizations such as the Susan G.
Komen, American Cancer Society, the NAACP, and more.
By participating in Skillz tournaments, you can make a difference and contribute to causes you care about.

Recognized Success:
Skillz has earned recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, CNBC's Disruptor 50, San Francisco Business Times' Best Places to Work, Forbes' Next Billion-Dollar Startups, and the #1 fastest-growing company in America on the Inc.
5000 list, and many more.
Talent Magnet:
Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do.
Our team includes experts from Meta, Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, and more.

The Future of Gaming Awaits!

The gaming industry is larger than movies, music, and books combined, with over 3 billion active gamers playing monthly and over 25 million active developers worldwide.
Mobile gaming, in particular, is the fastest-growing segment, projected to reach $300 billion by 2025.
At Skillz, you have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this exciting industry and shape its future.

As the Learning & Development Manager, you'll report to Nicole Singleton, our Head of People.
In this role, you will have the opportunity rebuild and enhance the Learning and Development function.
The initial focus will be the onboarding experience and development of manager training programs to improve performance management at Skillz.

Served as a Learning and Development Manager for at least 3 years
Technology or Start-up experience with a consistent track record of success as proven by business results and in-company promotions
Experience in organizational culture shift/change management
Track record of successfully implementing new initiatives and driving change
Ability to create effective, engaging training content that allows for knowledge retention of company expectations by participant
Ability to craft strategic and innovative training paths and processes with measurable outcomes
Fluency in business outcomes, process creation, and results orientation
Durable/Resilient - comfortable with directional change and competing priorities
Not afraid of conflict - willing to say "no" to work that does not create sustainable and measurable outcomes for the business

Starting Total Compensation:
$150,000 (Base + Bonus + Equity)
Join Skillz and Let's Redefine the Boundaries of Gaming!

Together, we'll create a world where skill, passion, and innovation thrive.
Join our team and be part of the journey.
We look forward to having you on board!

Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Skillz embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
As part of our commitment to diversifying our workforce, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, gender, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or disability status, and we operate in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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