Experiential Learning Manager
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Design experiential learning programs such as internships, rotations, apprenticeships, and project-based learning
- Partner with business leaders to identify skill needs and define project scopes
- Create learning plans, schedules, milestones, and participant support materials
- Recruit and onboard participants in coordination with talent acquisition and program partners
- Train and support mentors, coaches, and project sponsors
- Facilitate workshops, learning sessions, and reflection activities
- Track program outcomes such as skill gains, completion rates, satisfaction, and conversion to jobs
- Manage program operations including timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, and logistics
- Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with organizational policies
- Continuously improve the program using feedback and performance data
Top Skills for Success
Program Management
Stakeholder Management
Facilitation
Coaching
Instructional Design
Curriculum Development
Assessment Design
Learning Analytics
Partner Relationship Building
Change Management
Budget Management
Talent Development Strategy
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Senior Experiential Learning Manager
Learning and Development Manager
Program Director
Talent Development Manager
Early Career Programs Manager
Workforce Development Manager
Transition Opportunities
Organizational Development Manager
Talent Management Manager
Human Resources Business Partner
University Relations Manager
Training Manager
People Operations Manager
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Learning AnalyticsAssessment DesignVendor ManagementBudget ManagementChange ManagementExecutive CommunicationMentor Enablement
Development SuggestionsBuild a simple measurement plan for a program you support, define clear success metrics, and report results in a short monthly update. Practice creating structured rubrics for skill evaluation and run a pilot mentor training session with feedback surveys.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUSD 65,000 to 85,000
Mid LevelUSD 85,000 to 110,000
Senior LevelUSD 110,000 to 145,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand, driven by skills-based hiring, early career pipeline investment, and employer focus on practical learning. Demand is strongest in large organizations, technology, healthcare, financial services, and higher education.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftIBMAccentureDeloitteJPMorgan ChaseUnitedHealth GroupKaiser PermanenteWalmartGeneral ElectricUniversity of California
Industry Sectors
TechnologyConsultingFinancial ServicesHealthcareRetailManufacturingHigher EducationNonprofit
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a portfolio with one program plan, one learning session outline, and one outcomes report2
Gain experience facilitating workshops for interns, new hires, or employee groups3
Build a measurement dashboard with participant progress and satisfaction metrics4
Develop a mentor playbook with expectations, coaching tips, and check-in templates5
Strengthen partnerships by interviewing business stakeholders about skill needs and project readiness6
Pursue a credential in instructional design, coaching, or program management7
Apply for roles in early career programs, workforce development, or Learning and Development operations to build relevant experience