Lyft
Technology
TechnicalLearningManager
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“Technical Learning Manager at Lyft. Skills: Technical learning programs, Program management, Learning design. Own strategy and execution of technical learning portfolio. Manage mid-cycle programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure technical learning programs are high-quality; Ensure technical learning programs are well-adopted; Ensure technical learning programs are tied to real business outcomes; Empower technologists to do their best work; Connecting the dots across all AI training functions; Ensure technical learning initiatives are connected; Ensure technical learning initiatives are complementary; Ensure technical learning initiatives are reaching the right audiences; Ensure content is current; Ensure content is discoverable; Ensure content reflects the latest programs and priorities; Clarifying goals; Defining success metrics; Building toward sustained program health; Ensure programs are documented and structured for self-serve or handoff; Anchored in identified skill gaps; Ensure the onboarding experience is well-integrated; Ensure engineering managers are well-served
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in learning & development, technical program management, or a closely related field, Demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional programs, Experience designing and delivering learning programs for technical audiences, Comfort reviewing code snippets, Understanding Git workflows, Building curriculum for hands-on technical content, Program management skills, Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, Define milestones, Identify risks, Adapt in ambiguous environments, Ability to build trusted relationships with engineering leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, Excellent communication skills, Ability to synthesize complex tradeoffs, Present recommendations to senior leaders clearly and confidently, Comfort operating in a fast-moving environment
Nice to Have
Experience with AI/ML learning content, Technical enablement, Developer education, Familiarity with LMS platforms, Experience managing compliance or required training workflows
What You'll Do.
Own strategy and execution of technical learning portfolio
Manage mid-cycle programs
Provide editorial oversight for technical content
Assess program portfolio
Provide engaging learning experiences
Partner with AI Champions
Own and maintain tech learning sites
Design programs in ambiguous spaces
Leverage champion model
Scale content delivery
Ensure programs are documented
Build scalable continuing education program
Integrate technical manager training
Contribute to resourcing decisions
Shape structure of technical learning function
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Functional excellence leadership; Work with HRBPs; Work with cross-functional partners; Partner with internal AI Champions; Partner with peer learning program owners; Partner with the technical onboarding program; Integrate technical manager training topics; Build and maintain trusted relationships with engineering leaders; Build and maintain trusted relationships with infrastructure TPMs; Build and maintain trusted relationships with tech-adjacent teams; Partner with HRBPs; Partner with People Analytics; Navigate cross-functional dependencies
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Synthesize complex tradeoffs; Present recommendations to senior leaders clearly and confidently
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple programs simultaneously, Define milestones, Identify risks, Adapt in ambiguous environments, Manage mid-cycle programs, Manage workflow
Full Job Description
At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive. The People Development team is building the infrastructure for how Lyft grows, develops, and equips its people. As Technical Learning Manager, you will own the strategy and execution of technical learning programs for Lyft's Engineering, Science, Product, and Design organizations — one of our highest-leverage investments in people. This role sits at the intersection of learning design, program management, and functional excellence across the technology organizations. You will inherit an established portfolio of programs for software engineers — including Tech Learning, compliance training, and documentation initiatives — and will be responsible for running, evolving, and expanding them across all of Lyft’s tech orgs. You will report to the Head of People Development and work closely with Functional excellence leadership, HRBPs, and cross-functional partners to ensure our technical learning programs are high-quality, well-adopted, and tied to real business outcomes. Responsibilities: Program Ownership Own the strategy and execution of Lyft's technical learning portfolio, including engineering continuing education programs, documentation improvement initiatives and compliance training Manage mid-cycle programs with active stakeholder relationships and scheduled commitments — ensuring continuity, quality, and follow-through Provide editorial oversight for Lyft's internal technical content initiatives, including the Tech Blog — managing workflow, stakeholder relationships, and publication processes in partnership with engineering contributors Assess the current program portfolio and make recommendations grounded in engineer needs and business priorities Provide engaging learning experiences that empower technologists to do their best work at Lyft Embed AI upskilling in all programs including LLM educatio
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