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Penske Senior Learning Performance Strategist, Leadership and Coaching in Denver, Colorado
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture (https://www.claconnect.com/en/who-we-are/dei) that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Perks:
Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits
Complete list of benefits here (https://www.claconnect.com/-/media/cla-2023-wellness-brochure.pdf?rev=02cf6be96a514a07a6f529c0bb8b51da&hash=C850CA544F1AD82C04A6900952F59DBD)
CLA is currently seeking a strategic, innovative Senior Learning Performance Strategist to partner with business leaders, People Solutions (HR), and learning teams to design innovative, scalable programs that align with organizational goals and foster a culture of continuous learning. This role focuses particularly on leadership and coaching across three core pillars, strategic leadership, business leadership and people leadership. We want to cultivate leaders throughout the firm who lead with conviction, move with purpose and succeed together.
How you’ll create opportunities in this Senior Learning Performance Strategist role:
Performance Consulting & Analysis:
Diagnose performance challenges across the firm, going beyond surface symptoms to identify root causes and opportunities for meaningful improvement.
Partner with leaders to define what success looks like, establishing clear performance expectations and using data, insight, and judgment to inform decisions and priorities.
Challenge assumptions when needed, bringing a thoughtful, evidence‑based perspective to conversations about performance, capability, and impact
Learning Strategy & Curriculum:
Design and drive leadership learning strategies that align to firmwide priorities, industry expectations, and regulatory requirements while remaining practical, relevant, and human‑centered.
Build competency and skills‑based learning paths for leaders at all levels, using blended approaches that encourage application, reflection, and growth over time.
Set a high bar for learning quality and relevance, ensuring experiences resonate and translate into observable behavior change on the job.
Project Leadership & Delivery:
Lead learning initiatives from concept through execution - defining scope, timelines, and investment with clarity and discipline.
Balance rigor with adaptability, adjusting plans as insights emerge while maintaining focus on impact.
Engagement , Influence & Partnership:
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners to ensure leadership programs meet technical, quality, and regulatory standards without losing sight of the learner experience.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, offering guidance that strengthens leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and client outcomes.
Influence change, not just adoption, supporting leaders in understanding and role‑modeling the behaviors expected of them.
Measurement , Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
Use evidence to continuously improve, refining programs based on feedback, outcomes, and evolving business needs.
Stay curious and forward‑looking, bringing new ideas, methods, and perspectives from leadership development, digital learning, and professional education.
What you will need:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in learning and development or performance consulting with a focus on leadership skills, building high performing teams, psychometrics (DiSC and Leadership Circle preferred) coaching and professional development.
Experience in adult learning principles, assessment and evaluation design, change management, and project management.
Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, or related field is required. A combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted.
Demonstrable history of professional development in this field.
Experience with LXP (360 Learning) and LMS platforms, analytics tools (Power BI), AI, and automation technologies.
Travel Requirements
Occasional travel may be required (<20% travel).
Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.
The compensation range for this position in Illinois is: $65,100 – $117,000.
The compensation range for this position in New York is: $85,300 – $130,000.
The compensation range for this position in Colorado is: $70,900 – $117,000.
The compensation range for this position in Massachusetts is: $76,700 – $126,000.
The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $65,100 – $113,000.
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here (https://www.claconnect.com/-/media/files/careers-supporting/2024-wellness-brochure.pdf?rev=4bcfde10035341fe88a28cbb5a78b3a6&hash=41EE22B2459D64E86FD0967978269399) .
Start your inspired career
When you join CLA, you’ll have the opportunity to design your own inspired career . Career growth is about having new experiences and lots of exposure to different roles that stretch your comfort zone, expand your skills, and shape you as a leader. It’s not so much about climbing a ladder or acquiring new titles — it’s the discovery of your strengths and the outer reaches of your true potential. At CLA, you have the freedom to explore many opportunities, including your choice of industry specialization, service capability, career path, and mobility.
Watch our video (https://www.claconnect.com/resources/videos/2017/you-are-the-future-of-cla-recruiting-video) to see why people join CLA.
About CLA
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. With nearly 9,000 people, more than 130 U.S. locations, and a global vision, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com . Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.
Wellness at CLA
Wellness is shaped by our promise to know you and help you. We create opportunities for our people to live well and be happy by focusing on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being. Click here (https://www.claconnect.com/careers/career-benefits) to learn more about CLA’s benefit offerings.
CLA is an equal opportunity employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Click here (https://www.claconnect.com/general/equal-employment-opportunity) to learn about your hiring rights.
If you require reasonable accommodation when completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact mypeoplesolutions@claconnect.com