Learning And Development Specialist

US Tech Solutions is seeking a “Learning and Development Specialist". This is 5 months of contract with one of our direct client.

Job Details:

Job Title: Learning and Development Specialist IV

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Duration: 5 months contract

Pay range: $55-60/hr. on W2 without benefits.

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• The ideal candidate will be strong at cross-functional communication, project execution, knowledgeable about event design & production, have experience with executing leadership program experiences, and have a keen eye for identifying and scaling processes and workflow opportunities.
• They will be responsible for architecting and implementing live Development learning events and experiences, setting, and measuring goals, and driving accountability with cross-functional partners and vendors.

URP Development Specialist Requirements:

• Partner with People Development, DEI & cross-functional partners to execute Development strategy.
• Ensure progress on priority work-streams and program deliverables.
• Engage with partners and cross-functional teams to identify constraints, dependencies, and coordination areas, to deliver high-quality large-audience live learning experiences and pre- and post-event community learning strategies.
• This position is hands-on working closely with the existing DEI Talent & Learning team within People Development and cross-functional partners, and will support program management, end-to-end production, event execution, community learning tactics for pre and post experiences, analysis and reporting of event goals. Specific responsibilities include:
• Influence & drive alignment across a wide stakeholder base
• Partner with Legal, Sourcing, Security, Facilities, Event, and external vendor teams to align on ongoing Development program needs.
• Develop and manage dynamic project plans and logistics schedules while applying a systems-thinking approach to successfully deliver high quality, live learning experiences for Director-level & above leader audiences across the DEI Talent & Learning portfolio.
• Provide virtual or on-site event support, registration management and other duties assigned, as necessary.
• Execute measurement strategies in partnership with Tech & Data partners to assess efficacy of programs including reporting and delivering insights to identify impact & needed improvements.
• Drive technical excellence within the team, coordinating and contributing to project management practices, team road maps, workflow development, launch criteria, and test plans.
• Manage evolving priorities and drive through ambiguity while being dynamic and flexible to business needs and/or shifts in event direction.
• Work closely across People Development teams to maintain alignment, mitigating risks and ensuring resource gaps are addressed efficiently to ensure flawless execution.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with key stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and vendors.
• Manage multiple, complex timetables successfully in a collaborative and extremely fast paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines, while managing several priorities & programs simultaneously
• Experience leading across a wide stakeholder base to execute, optimize, and measure learning events & initiatives.
• Thrive on teamwork and creatively overcoming obstacles.
• Ability to build relationships, trust, and foster collaboration across various levels of the organization in a highly cross-functional, global team environment.
• Ability to assess and prioritize workload in a strict deadline-oriented environment.
• Track record of exercising independent judgment and discretion while utilizing company policies and practices to determine appropriate action when working with escalations or identifying risks.
• Desire to consistently innovate and enhance programs, bringing new ideas to the table.
• 3+ years’ experience in program or project management (or equivalent experience)
• Experience managing a variety of event formats, from instructor-led facilitated workshops to exclusive closed-door executive events.
• Understanding of the key drivers of successful event execution in digital, physical, and hybrid mediums including broadcast experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a large, fast-moving technology company, working in a global, matrixed setting.
• Experience working with or in support of diverse internal communities.
• Expertise in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, manager, and leader development program design & development
• Experience managing & implementing events & initiatives for executive-level leaders.
• Extensive experience working with production partners in a creative capacity.

“U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status”