What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning & Development Manager position at Cognex Corporation?
Job Description
About Us: Cognex is the world’s leading provider of vision systems, software, sensors, and industrial barcode readers used in manufacturing automation. Cognex vision helps companies improve product quality, eliminate production errors, lower manufacturing costs, and exceed consumer expectations for high quality products at an affordable price. Typical applications for machine vision include detecting defects, monitoring production lines, guiding assembly robots, and tracking, sorting and identifying parts.
Cognex serves an international customer base from offices located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and through a global network of integration and distribution partners. The company is headquartered close to Boston in Natick, Massachusetts
The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for designing and delivering learning solutions in alignment with Cognex’s Talent Strategy. This role requires an understanding of leadership theories, competency frameworks, and adult learning principles to design and deliver impactful learning experiences primarily focused on Leadership Development. The Learning and Development Manager will also participate in and lead projects for the Talent Management Team.
This is a hybrid position - 3 days in the office and 2 remote
Essential Functions:
Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of leadership and management development programs at Cognex globally.
Conduct analysis of leadership competencies required for various roles within the organization. Leverage insights to identify and align learning and development solutions to business needs.
Create engaging and effective learning solutions leveraging the 70/20/10 development model. Evaluate internal and external resources to create optimal learning solutions on time and within budget.
Collaborate with HR, senior leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment of learning programs with business objectives.
Deliver training sessions and workshops, both in-person and virtually, to diverse teams globally.
Implement assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of learning solutions and identify areas for improvement.
Establish effective communication channels to ensure global alignment and awareness of learning initiatives and talent strategy.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in leadership development and incorporate them into programs.
Evaluate, update, and review current training approaches (including materials) in collaboration with HR and key business stakeholders to develop new and more effective learning solutions and outcomes.
Manage ad hoc talent development projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Proven experience in learning and development, with a focus on managing and delivering leadership development programs.
Strong understanding of leadership competencies and frameworks.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
Proficiency in instructional design and eLearning platforms.
Experience conducting needs assessment and developing learning solutions.
Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize multiple learning requests and projects to support business priorities.
Ability to travel 20% - 30% of the time.
Minimum Education and Work Experience Required:
5 - 7 years of experience in Leadership Development or Talent Management
Additional Job Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
