Manager, Learning and Development

Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

Role Overview

The Learning and Development Manager will have the unique opportunity to build the L&D function from scratch at Cohere. This senior level individual contributor role is critical to establishing a foundation for continuous learning and skill development as the company grows. You’ll design, implement, and scale programs that cultivate the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of Cohere’s employees, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of AI innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the Foundation: Create and launch the L&D function, including defining its vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with Cohere’s growth objectives.

• Program Design & Delivery: Develop and execute learning initiatives from the ground up, including technical training, leadership development, and soft skills programs.

• Needs Assessment: Identify skill gaps and learning needs across the organization through surveys, interviews, and performance data to inform program development.

• Content Creation: Curate and create high-quality learning materials, including workshops, e-learning modules, and resources tailored to Cohere’s unique context.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with leaders, managers, and teams to ensure learning programs are relevant, impactful, and integrated into daily workflows.

• Evaluation & Improvement: Measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives using metrics like engagement, skill acquisition, and business impact, and iterate based on feedback.

• Culture Building: Foster a culture of continuous learning by promoting growth mindsets, recognizing achievements, and encouraging knowledge sharing.

• External Partnerships: Identify and collaborate with external vendors, thought leaders, or institutions to enhance Cohere’s learning offerings.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in a senior level impactful role in learning and development, with a proven track record of building and scaling L&D functions in tech or AI-driven environments.

• Skills: Strong project management, communication, and facilitation skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible learning content.

• Knowledge: Familiarity with adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning technologies (e.g., LMS platforms).

• Mindset: Passion for empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential. Alignment with Cohere’s values of innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment 

🧑‍💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research 

🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks

🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health 

🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months

🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement

🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend

✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)