Description
Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human
Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organisations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.
This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.
In this role, you will be acting as a key architect for AI-driven modernisation and serve as the lead for Toronto’s Talent, Development, and Experience (TDE) ecosystem within the global L&D team. You will bridge the gap between local employee experience and global AI enablement, moving our internal processes from manual design to scalable, AI-assisted models.
This role requires an in-office presence at our Toronto location 2-3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Own the strategy, delivery, and evolution of Toronto's learning and talent experience.
- Lead end-to-end execution of TDE programmes for the Toronto site (onboarding, manager development, employee experience).
- Serve as the local extension of global TDE strategy, ensuring programmes scale effectively while meeting site-specific needs.
- Embed learning into local workflows to drive sustained behaviour change.
- Own manager capability programmes locally, aligning with global Talent Management and People Business Partners.
- Partner with Workplace and senior leaders to activate the office as a culture and development hub.
- Track engagement, adoption, and business impact at the site level.
Drive AI modernisation across TDE design and delivery.
- Partner with the Director of Learning to define and operationalise an AI enablement strategy for TDE.
- Source, test, and model AI solutions (LLMs, content automation, workflow enablement).
- Move the organisation from AI awareness to measurable adoption.
- Apply AI tools to accelerate instructional design, personalisation, and programme iteration.
- Advise senior leaders on AI-enabled learning innovation.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives operating across the full spectrum of talent development , one day facilitating a manager workshop, the next designing scalable AI-powered learning solutions that shape the future of how we work.
Relationships
- Partner closely with senior leaders, People Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure learning initiatives directly support business outcomes
- Act as a strategic advisor on AI enablement and manager effectiveness
- Build strong, trust-based partnerships across global teams
- Thrive in a fast-moving, evolving environment with shifting priorities
- Serve as a reliable, proactive communicator, ensuring transparency on timelines, risks, and impact
Education and Experience Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in leadership development, learning strategy, or programme management
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, enterprise-wide learning initiatives
- Experience integrating AI tools and technology into learning design and/or workflow enablement strongly preferred
- Strong background in instructional design with a focus on measurable behaviour change
- Experience designing and scaling manager development programmes (feedback, coaching, performance enablement)
- Organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong consulting, communication, and facilitation skills
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to define and measure impact
- Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively drive solutions
- Adaptable and comfortable operating in ambiguity
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