Talent Development Manager Jobs

You will lead the design and implementation of our learning programs to drive performance, increase employee engagement, inspire technical excellence, and drive employee and leadership development. Seeking a problem solver who likes change and innovation while controlling the big picture or a risk-taking, socially poised and motivating team builder.

The ideal candidate will have a high degree of self-sufficiency and also enjoy being part of a team dedicated to providing service to our internal clients and external customers. It all boils down to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our learning and development program. Drive overall talent management initiatives. L&D is a major component of that which will be the initial focus, but the strategy piece comes in from a standpoint of how does that impact our business? How can we scale teams more efficiently? Development of employees to help with retention and succession planning.

If you are someone who enjoys working for a small to mid-sized company with the backing of a global brand name, apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop our learning and development program by leveraging existing learning strategies and curricula and introducing innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with learning champions and technical leaders across the organization to assess current requirements, identify gaps and create learning solutions.
• Create and implement structured programs to foster continuous employee career development.
• Administer learning programs, including planning, scheduling, communicating, and ensuring timely completion. This may include programs offered to non-employees.
• Because the pace of the work is faster than average, the ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions is critical.
• Develop and implement metrics to accurately assess the effectiveness of our learning program.
• Recommend learning programs considering adult learning principles, available platforms, and external providers to ensure meaningful and engaging transfer of learning.
• Increase employee engagement through coaching with managers and employees regarding career development planning, goals and execution.
• The job requires getting things done quickly and overseeing a variety of activities.
• Establish standards for record-keeping systems (LMS) to ensure compliance with quality requirements and increase accessibility to records.
• The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups requires an outgoing, poised and persuasive communication style.
• The scope of the job may require effective delegation to proven people. Especially routine and repetitive details should be delegated but with responsibility for follow up and accountability for timely results.
• The focus of this job is on achieving results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic goals.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with learning needs and performance gap analysis.
• Experience with learning and development program design and implementation.
• Self-assurance, and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential.
• Authoritative leadership based on generalist expertise, knowledge of systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and report on effectiveness of learning programs.
• Delegation of details as necessary, with follow-up on timeliness and quality.
• Demonstrated results in the design of learning solutions for technical and non-technical programs.
• Experience with learning needs and performance gap analysis.
• Extroverted, confident, enthusiastic, persuasive. Influences, stimulates others to action.
• Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results. Problem solving orientation. Risk taking. Action-oriented. Quick decision making in response to changing conditions.
• Collaboration focused on results. Emphasis on results, and effective systems that achieve results through and with people, rather than on the details of implementation.
• Capable of building a learning and development program from the ground up.
• Strong knowledge of Learning Management Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and report on effectiveness of learning programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Sense of urgency for goal achievement. Results-focused idea generation, innovative and creative problem solving.

The Manager, Talent Development role is a unique opportunity to build our talent development program from the ground up. It will have a significant impact on the organization. Apply today to learn more!