Program Manager, Learning & Organizational Development

Company: XL Construction Corporation
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

The Program Manager of L&OD drives initiatives focused on enhancing employee skills, increasing knowledge and providing employees with experiences encouraging the learning and immediate application of competencies and capabilities linked to business needs. The Program Manager will work with the Director to design, develop and facilitate the delivery of learning content (both in-person and virtual) to senior leaders, group leaders, supervisors, and professional staff and manage other, broader human resources focused programs for the OD Department. Areas of focus may include leadership, culture, management and other supervisory capabilities, HR program/process, DE&I. etc. They will provide proven project management skills and expert knowledge of adult learning theories to champion organizational programs and processes designed to educate, enhance performance, and recognize performance improvement opportunities. The scope of the position requires expertise in evaluating and delivering learning methodologies, talent development program creation, implementation, measurement, and reporting, as well as consulting in the organizational development space related to change management practices, organizational health, and continuing to foster a learning culture.Responsibilities:

• Performs learning needs analysis and learning journey design in collaboration with stakeholders identifying gaps and developing targeted programs to address organizational needs.
• Manages the development, planning, delivery, and administration of Organizational Development programs (such as Leadership Development) utilizing the best of adult learning theory, project management skills and instructional design practices.
• Curates learning offerings and participates in the development of internal programs as well as the selection and management of vendor and other contracted resources, including budget management and timely delivery of content.
• Provides training and communication resources to managers and OD partners with best practices and guides for effectively utilizing programs for team member development.
• Demonstrates business, industry, and program knowledge to be effective in delivering assigned programs.
• Provides knowledge support in the selection of the most appropriate learning strategies, tools, and technologies by leveraging a variety of learning platforms, e.g., virtual, classroom, e-learning, etc.
• Consults on best practices for employee and manager development planning, coaching, change management, training evaluation, and 360 feedback and other assessment options.
• Provides overview/review sessions coordinated with annual programs such as performance management, calibration/talent review, and succession planning.
• Drives organizational adoption of initiatives by providing compelling information, overview/briefing sessions and monitoring adoption/application rates.
• Acts as a subject matter expert and resource supporting performance management, calibration, and succession planning processes. This includes facilitating talent development reviews, managing process preparation and scheduling, and consolidating metrics for reporting to executive leadership.
• Supports the calibration/talent review process through communication, planning, assessments, periodic monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitates follow-up learning activities, solicits feedback, and evaluates the impact of training programs as they relate to key performance metrics.
• Works with Director on planning and budget development for the group.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • BA/BS degree required and Masters in HR / Organizational psychology or related field is desirable.
    • 6+ years of experience managing HR functions and/or programs including the delivery of training programs focused on leadership, management, professional development, and HR discipline.
    • Demonstrated success as a project/program manager, delivering leadership, management, and supervisory knowledge and skills.
    • Experience facilitating both in-person and virtual workshops and using emerging learning technologies to enhance the learning environment.
    • Proven experience in preparing a classroom and virtual learning environment and conducting training for 5 to 100 participants as well as evaluate courses post-delivery.
    • Relevant Human Resources experience with strong content knowledge across all domains (acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and organizational development, HRIS)
    • A strong ability to develop and maintain relationships at different levels within the organization.
    • Knowledge and practical experience in the areas of succession planning, workforce planning, performance management, DE&I and employee relations.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels; strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong business acumen with the ability to relate HR and talent needs to those of the wider organization.
    • Must possess strong negotiating, influencing, and consulting skills and demonstrate a keen attention to details.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F Vet/Disability)H1B Visa sponsorship is not available for this specific position.To all recruitment agencies:XL Construction does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, XL Construction employees or any other company location. XL Construction is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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