Manager, Training and Development
Job Description
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.
Manager, Training and Development-US Remote
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.
At Allegion, we recognize that great talent and breakthrough ideas can come from anywhere. That’s why this position offers a flexible remote work arrangement, with occasional on-site visits as needed based on the role. Whether you’re working remotely or collaborating in person, we’re committed to providing the tools, support, and dynamic environment you need to succeed. At Allegion, your career thrives where innovation meets flexibility, empowering you to achieve your goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the remote schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.
Job Summary:
The Manager, Training and Development will lead a centralized learning function that builds capability, accelerates leader and front-line performance, and sustains organizational change through high-quality instructional design, facilitation, and development program management. This role will manage a team of instructional designers and trainers, define the learning strategy and KPIs, partner with business stakeholders to prioritize learning needs, and own core leadership programs including onboarding, early career development, and ongoing leadership development. The Manager will also partner closely with the business partners to operationalize Leader Standard Work (LSW) and Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) within our overall Business Operational Excellence Roadmap.
What You Will Do:
Strategy, learning governance & alignment
Define and implement a learning strategy that aligns with business priorities and leadership objectives (e.g., time-to-proficiency, leader impact, retention).
Translate strategic objectives into measurable learning outcomes, KPIs, targets and owner cadences; incorporate into scorecards and performance reviews.
Establish learning governance, content prioritization, intake and lifecycle processes, and training ROI to ensure focus on highest-value interventions.
Build visual reporting and dashboards to make learning progress and impact transparent to stakeholders.
Instructional design & facilitation excellence
Lead design and delivery of blended learning solutions (classroom, virtual instructor-led, eLearning, microlearning, on-the-job learning) using adult learning principles.
Coach and develop the team on instructional design best practices (ADDIE/Agile, learning objectives, assessment design, storyboarding) and advanced facilitation skills and techniques.
Own standards, templates and quality assurance for learning assets (design reviews, pilot testing, evaluation plans).
Oversee optimization of learning technologies (LMS, authoring tools, virtual platforms) and manage vendor relationships.
Leadership development & programs
Own leader development programs including ongoing cohorts, curriculum refinement, reinforcement plans and leader onboarding content.
Plan and coordinate training and leadership meetings (content, logistics, speakers, measurement).
Lead the Business Operations Early Career Program including: curriculum design, onboarding, program objectives, mentoring and program evaluation.
Partner with business leaders to embed Leader Standard Work and Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) practices into leadership curricula and onboarding.
Team leadership, workload & talent management
Lead, coach and develop a team of trainers, instructional designers and coordinators; set clear goals, KPIs and development plans.
Manage team workload and resourcing; balance project intake against capacity and outsource when appropriate.
Recruit, onboard and retain high-performing Learning and Development talent; cultivate facilitation and design capability across the team.
Measurement, impact & continuous improvement
Define and track learning KPIs and a measurement framework (learning uptake, proficiency change, behavior change, business impact/ROI).
Apply evaluation models to validate program effectiveness and measure ROI to inform continuous improvement.
Lead post-program sustainment activities (reinforcement plans, coaching, leader audits) to drive behavior change and outcomes.
Stakeholder engagement & change management
Partner with business leaders, HR, Operations, and Process & Standards to align priorities and secure sponsorship for learning initiatives.
Apply change management practices to ensure adoption of new leader behaviors and daily improvement routines.
Communicate status, outcomes and lessons learned through executive summaries, reviews and learning dashboards.
Operational responsibilities
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and any regulatory requirements in learning delivery.
Manage program budgets, vendor contracts and travel/venue logistics for in-person events.
Support cross-functional projects and value-stream learning needs as required.
What You Need to Succeed:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Education, Business, or related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in learning & development, leadership development, or organizational capability building.
3+ years’ experience managing and developing a team.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering blended learning and facilitation for leaders and front-line employees.
Strong experience with instructional design tools and LMS platforms; comfortable with virtual delivery technologies.
Proven ability to define and track learning KPIs and translate learning outcomes into measurable business impact.
Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and coaching skills; ability to influence at all levels.
Practical experience applying change management to learning initiatives and embedding leader standard work/Managing Daily Improvement practices.
Preferred
Advanced degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR or Business.
Certifications such as ATD CPTD, SHRM/CP, Prosci, or other Learning and Development credentials.
Experience with authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate), learning analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau) and content production (video/capture/editing tools).
Background in operations, distribution, logistics or manufacturing environments.
Experience designing early career/rotational programs and large-scale leader programs.
Working Conditions
Regular travel to sites and business units will be required for program delivery, leader coaching and summit coordination.
Ability to travel up to 10%
Why work with Us?
Opportunity to lead a visible, strategic learning function that shapes leader capability and business performance.
Strong professional development and career growth opportunities.
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.
What You’ll Get from Us:
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
The expected Base Salary Range: $81,400-$120,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Apply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
How to apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing a recent learning initiative you led that measured behavior change or business impact (include the metrics used and results).
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
#LI-TB1
#LI-Remote
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
© Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland
REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370
Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer