Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE Global) creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, BSE operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.   

As it expands its existing portfolio, BSE now includes a media portfolio including Type.Set.Brooklyn and BK Mag; Brooklyn Wine Club, and a set of developing hospitality business and is developing several location-based entertainment properties.   

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, BSE is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.  

We are guided by our core values: 

Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards. 

Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success. 

Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do. 

Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team 

 

SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Learning & Development will work alongside the SVP of Talent Management to design, deliver, and evolve systems, processes, and programs that drive employee growth and organizational success. This role is responsible for maintaining the company’s Learning Management System (LMS), facilitating high-impact training sessions, and overseeing programming across the employee lifecycle — including onboarding, performance management, and professional development. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and champions HR initiatives across the organization. 

The Senior Manager will report to the Senior Vice President of Talent Management.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Learning & Development 

• Facilitate training programs and learning sessions, ensuring engaging and inclusive delivery. 
• Design and implement training programs, policies, and procedures with a focus on leadership development, belonging, and performance management. 
• Promote, maintain and produce engaging content for the company’s LMS. Identifying gaps in learning and innovating new programs to help close that gap.  
• Partner with the SVP of Talent Management to conduct annual training and development needs assessments. 
• Conduct follow-up studies to measure training effectiveness and adjust programs as needed. 

Performance & Talent Management 

• Support and help lead the performance management process, ensuring relevance and effectiveness across the business. 
• Leverage performance management software (Lattice) to streamline processes, track progress, and generate insights. 

Program & Project Management 

• Manage onboarding programs to ensure a smooth and engaging new hire experience. 
• Oversee people programs across the employee lifecycle to strengthen engagement and development. 
• Drive project plans, timelines, and execution for HR and organizational development initiatives. 
• Communicate and market internal programs through thoughtful messaging, reporting, and analytics. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Research emerging learning techniques and recommend enhancements to programs and processes. 
• Maintain accurate employee training records for compliance and reporting. 

Culture & Values 

• Model and communicate the organization’s core values to build a strong sense of teamwork and alignment. 
• Serve as a visible champion of HR initiatives, engaging employees across levels and functions. 

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.  

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 5-7 years in Human Resources roles with direct experience in talent management, learning & development, and people program management. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Communications, Learning & Development, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 
• Hands-on experience with performance management platforms; Lattice experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated program management experience, particularly with onboarding and employee development programs.
• Experience in the sports/entertainment/arena industry preferred. 

WHO YOU ARE

• A strong facilitator and trainer able to engage diverse audiences. 
• An organized project manager who can plan and execute initiatives independently. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment, with strong adaptability and resilience. 
• Possess a background in change management, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of new programs. 
• Collaborative, proactive, and social — someone who champions HR initiatives and builds strong relationships across the business. 

SALARY RANGE

$100,000 - $140,000 base salary

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent will work primarily in an office environment located in Industry City, Brooklyn. May be required to travel on rare occasions (<5% travel); trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.