Program Manager, Learning & Development

Who We Are:

Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit membership association of yoga professionals, practitioners, and advocates around the globe. We believe if more people practice yoga, the better the world will be. We’re here to amplify the power of yoga and to make it accessible to anyone wherever they are, under whatever circumstances by:

• Uplifting the transformative power of yoga
• Surfacing and reducing barriers to the practice, and
• Building, engaging, and supporting the yoga community.

Our member-driven community is a diverse collective of wisdom holders, yoga educators, and teachers expanding their expertise; a welcoming space for those newly exploring yoga; a place for seasoned practitioners to deepen their practice; and a supportive hub where community leaders, organizations, and businesses can leverage yoga for social good.

At the core of Yoga Alliance lies a profound commitment to our people. Here, every team member is empowered to lead, innovate, dream, create, and grow. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging guide our way of being in work and in working with each other. We champion a culture of collaboration, where learning from failures is as valued as achieving success. Together, we challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what is possible.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director of Learning and Development, Yoga Alliance is seeking a Program Manager, Learning & Development to join its team.

The Program Manager plays a critical role in coordinating and driving the entire lifecycle of course offerings, from conceptualization through delivery, ensuring that programs meet high standards of quality and provide an exceptional learning experience. Additionally, the Program Manager will identify, engage, and cultivate communication and relationships among stakeholders, instructors, and learners to ensure programming success and outcomes.

What You Will Do:

• Program Planning & Development:
  • Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders (e.g., instructional designers, subject matter experts, and instructors) to define course objectives, content, and delivery methods.
  • Create detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for course development and delivery.
  • Ensure that educational programs align with organizational goals and meet learner needs.
• Course Coordination & Execution:
  • Oversee the scheduling, logistics, and execution of courses, ensuring smooth delivery and high-quality outcomes.
  • Act as the central point of contact for instructors, course participants, and cross-functional teams.
  • Manage course updates, revisions, and improvements based on feedback and performance data.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of courses, using data and feedback to make recommendations for improvements.
  • Ensure all courses meet compliance standards and adhere to best practices in instructional design and delivery.
  • Implement processes to gather learner feedback and analyze course performance metrics.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including instructors, department heads, and external partners.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership and other relevant stakeholders on program progress, issues, and successes.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration:
  • Lead and manage cross-functional teams involved in course creation and delivery, fostering collaboration and clear communication.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, as needed.
• Technology & Tools Management:
  • Leverage Learning Management Systems (LMS), project management software, and other digital tools to facilitate course development, tracking, and delivery.
  • Stay updated on trends and innovations in education technology and integrate appropriate tools into course offerings.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, or a related field or an equivalent number of years of experience (four years).
• Minimum of 500 hours or four (4) years of traditional yoga studies.
• 5+ years’ experience in course design and development, with a strong focus on program management.
• 2+ years’ experience in project management including engaging and facilitating the success and relationships of cross-functional teams.
• 2+ years’ experience managing educational programs and ensuring successful course delivery.
• Strong experiences in the following:
  • Stakeholder and cross-functional relationship management: Lead and drive effective communication to collaborate with internal and external partners. Facilitate the gathering and
  • Program Planning & Development: Create and manage project plans, timelines, and resources. Familiarity with creating course content, defining objectives, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Course Coordination & Execution: Manage the logistics, scheduling, and delivery of educational programs. Launch and manage course execution and troubleshooting.
  • Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement: Assess course effectiveness, analyzing feedback, and driving improvements. Apply knowledge of standards and best practices in course development.
  • Technology & Tools: Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and instructional design software. Adapt to new educational technologies and trends.
  • Data Analysis & Feedback Integration: Strong analytical skills to gather and interpret data from course participants and feedback channels. Ability to make data-driven decisions for course improvements.
• Experience working within and actively contributing to workplaces committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
• Ability to attend in-person work-related events and functions, and work on-site in Yoga Alliance’s Arlington, VA office as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Association experience
• Experience with Salesforce Marketing and Experience Cloud
• Experience with learning management systems

We encourage individuals to apply even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.

What We Offer:

Yoga Alliance provides excellent employee benefits including comprehensive health insurance plan offerings that are 100% employer paid for employees and 65% paid for dependents, a 401K plan, generous paid-leave policies, and reimbursement for professional development opportunities. Employees enjoy a casual dress code so they can arrive to work as their most authentic selves. Our office culture is supportive and collaborative with conscious attention to body and mind health. It is common for the office staff to participate in group meditation, quiet time, and group yoga.

Location:

Yoga Alliance is a remote-first organization, and has an office open and accessible to all Yoga Alliance employees in Arlington, Virginia within sight of the historic northwest region of Washington, D.C.

Salary Range:

$75,000 to $90,000 annually (commensurate with experience). This position is a full-time, exempt position.

Application & Timeline:

Please include a cover letter that speaks to how the Program Manager of Learning & Development position aligns with your professional goals. A cover letter is required and all cover letters will be read during the application review process.

Please, no phone calls or walk-ins.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:

At Yoga Alliance, we value a diverse team and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to an individuals' race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protested by federal, state or local laws. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.