Manager I, Learning

Job Title:
Manager I, Learning & Development

**Job Description**:
Manage Learning & Development area, local and global projects. Effectively supervise facilitators community, and local budget. The Learning and Development Manager will partner with regional business leaders and stakeholders in the development and implementation of learning programs, processes, curriculum, content and tools that align with global strategies and standards; but are also relevant and specific to the needs of the region. Administer and execute all training initiatives within L&D scope, ensuring compliance for all employee and leadership training. Acts as a resource for and takes ownership of internal and external programs and materials. Prepares, plans, schedules and coordinates all aspects of classroom/blended/virtual facilitation/training. Delivers trainings in a blended learning environment, on targeted topics such as leadership skills, new hire orientation and functional training using adult learning theory and accelerated learning techniques. Collaborates with the implementation of key programs to support organizational development. Supports facilitation required for the Global L&D programs and implementations.
- Lead a team who facilitates onboarding, coaching, management, leadership, sales and leadership development learning programs, as well as managing the local budget.
- Working closely with clients, account managers, and other consultants to assess needs, design, develop, implement and communicate learning solutions and plans
- Accountable for achieving individual, site, departmental and organizational training performance metrics
- Develop and implement country-specific programs customized according to cultural, generational or functional needs of country-specific programs for needs/ opportunity areas such as onboarding, skills development, leadership development
- Identification, development, and testing of alternative learning modes to increase engagement and streamline materials
- Measures and evaluates effectiveness of learning programs, plans for data collection and analysis and uses appropriate tools to measure effectiveness for each level of the evaluation
- Proactively engage the business in learning initiatives and value add strategies
- Serves as an effective business partner to their stakeholders, supporting the development, implementation and delivery of learning solutions
- Evaluates results against goals and stakeholder needs, assesses how well the results of the action match intentions and result in change in performance; provides reporting and recommendations for improvement
- Effectively manage the facilitator community by forecasting, scheduling, balancing workload, assigning team goals, supervising performance and ensuring results delivery
- Provide coaching and career development guidance to team members to ensure professional development
- Responsible for on-going classroom observations of learners and direct reports, providing guidance, mentoring, and support that focuses on performance improvement
- Ensure quality processes are in place to provide a successful learner experience, from the moment of scheduling, to system administration, class delivery and on the floor impact measurement
- Maintain team engagement and implement continuous improvement processes to ensure department success
- Key L&D point of contact for escalations and to educate, advise and answer queries from Senior Leadership
- Enable a few direct reports in carrying out their role expecations through coaching, performance and behavior management, and mentoring
- Lead projects with mínimal or no direction
- Other duties as assigned
- OM Academy Making the Transition Preferred
- Proficient classroom facilitation skills with a preferred experience in leadership development, adult learning, blended learning, and/or organizational development
- Adept at handling multiple competing priorities and duties in a fast-paced, result-driven, and changing environment with mínimal daily oversight.
- Ability to effectively interact with and relate to all levels of organizational staff
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to effectively present information to internal and external associates.Fluent English language.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite of products
- Intermediate Excel Knowledge
- Experience working with LMS
- Flexibility to work in shifts
- Content design and development skills and expertise
- Ability to organize and prioritize projects or initiatives and delivers results within required timelines
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership with focus on continuous improvement
- Capability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders, including senior leaders, across the business
- Solid understanding of the organization's business operations and industry
- Ability to analyze and interpret business issues and recommend solutions/best practices
- Project Management skills and