Learning and Development Specialist Lead

Description

Learning and Development Specialist Lead (8033)

Description If you are an experienced performance, development, and talent consultant skilled in designing, developing, and implementing solutions and strategies to create a high-performance culture, then we are looking for you! As a Lead Learning and Development Specialist, you will leverage your deep experience to collaborate across our Workforce Services team and the global IT organization to identify and understand talent needs, design and deliver high-impact solutions, and evaluate and measure the outcomes—all to advance our growing and evolving workforce. We are in an exciting time as an IT organization, and we invite you to join the journey!

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification, analysis, and trending of organizational learning needs; use findings to design, develop, implement, and evaluate programs that close skill gaps or build capabilities in alignment with business priorities.
• Collaborate across the organization to develop business acumen and use expert consulting skills and subject-matter expertise to act as a learning advisor to department leaders, helping them align development efforts with their short- and long-term strategies and needs.
• Take responsibility for end-to-end solution and program ownership, often in large and complex efforts.
• Lead the development of learning and development project plans or programs, team processes, and work standards; may coordinate, direct, or lead project activities or teams.
• Leverage a variety of methodologies, blended learning approaches, and learning design best practices with an emphasis on real-world application relevant to adult learners in our technology business environment to advance the workforce.
• Lead the identification, management, and evaluation of vendor partners. Participate in contract negotiation and statement of work development to ensure goals are met.
• Lead the development and implementation of creative communication and marketing plans for learning programs and solutions.
• Epitomize a learning mindset to stay current on talent development trends and best practices; collaborate and lead the implementation of appropriate change and continuous evolution.
• Coach others to develop and achieve their highest potential.

Requirements

 Qualifications:Required:

• 4 years of related experience
• Knowledge of learning theory, instructional design, adult learning principles, and modern talent development practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience in preparing training and development programs, presenting effectively to a variety of audiences, and summarizing recommendations and insights to team and business leaders
• Strong influencing and consulting skills; able to organize and express ideas clearly, position thoughts effectively, and inspire support for shared projects and outcomes
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and virtually in a flexible, communicative manner
• Customer service and results-oriented with the ability to set and manage multiple priorities using strong project and stakeholder management skills
• Experience identifying, implementing, and managing third-party vendor partners
• Experience facilitating meetings, training needs assessments, and learning experiences
• Exemplifies professional behavior and establishes credibility as a talent development professional
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; uses broad expertise, knowledge, and skills to manage a wide range of complex issues in ways that support business and talent development priorities
• Agile in adapting to change with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work in ambiguity and complexity and adapt to a changing business environment
• Proven coaching and mentoring abilities
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
• Must be committed to incorporating security into all decisions and daily job responsibilities

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Development, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Organization Development, Instructional Design, Training and Development, or a related field
• Experience working for a global company and with a partially remote workforce
• Experience working in Information Technology or another technical function
• Experience working in a talent management or learning management system
• Experience with Storyline 360, Captivate, or a similar authoring tool preferred