What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager, Learning and Development position at Washington Metroplitan Area Transit Authority?

Job Description

Marketing Statement :

The Senior Manager, Learning and Development position at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced and passionate Learning and Development professional to make a significant impact. The successful candidates is a strategic thinker, operational expert, with strong leadership skills to foster a culture of continuous learning and development. The successful candidate will leverage proficiency with LMS platforms and eLearning tools such as Articulate 360, Captivate, and Canva to measure program effectiveness and inform decision-making. Strong leadership and communication skills will be essential in leading teams, building relationships, and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Join us to drive impactful learning experiences and make a significant difference in our organization!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in Adult Learning, Instructional Design, Psychology, Human Resource Development, Education, or a related field.
I n lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and four (4) years of professional experience in L&D strategy, designing, developing, planning, delivering, assessing and executing comprehensive L&D programs, project management and budgeting experience may be considered in addition to the below experience.

Minimum Experience

Seven (7) years of professional experience in L&D strategy, designing, developing, planning, delivering, assessing and executing comprehensive L&D programs. This includes experience in project management and budgeting. Also must include four (4) years of managing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Learning and Development, or Organizational Design or Effectiveness

Professional Human Resources Certification or Senior Professional Human Resources Certification

Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in communicating, managing and influencing at all levels within a matrix environment.

Proven interpersonal skills with experience in effective communication, management, and influence across all levels within an organization.

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Summary

The Senior Manager, Learning and Development (L&D) is responsible for the development and execution of L&D strategic initiatives and partners with internal leaders and third-party vendors to leverage and integrate learning programs and resources across the Authority. The incumbent collaborates with people at all organization levels and ensures the achievement of individual, functional and organizational goals. The Senior Manager ensures alignment with strategic business objectives and maintains high quality standards in instructional design and development for all methods of program delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Principal Job Duties

Leads the development and continuous improvement of a comprehensive learning and development strategy. Ensures strategic alignment of learning and development with business goals.

Conducts learning needs analysis using both structured and informal methods. Captures requirements across the Authority and identify current and future developmental needs at the individual and organizational level.

Manages the design and development of programs and curriculum, and partners with internal subject matter experts and / or external vendors. Defines training, learning, and development objectives.

Refines existing systems and processes and sets up new processes as required; builds and maintains relationships with third-party learning providers. Drives productivity and new technology usage / implementation.

Develops and implements a comprehensive communication strategy for learning and development programs. Aligns learning and development communication that produces a meaningful and cohesive message.

Manages the daily activities of direct reports. Oversees assignment of projects, validation of requirements, quality of work, and integration of interests and perspectives from all client groups, stakeholders and partners.

Optimizes the operations of the Learning Management System to serve the future learning needs of the organization.

Collaborates and manages L&D consulting partners for leadership development programs and ensures effective leadership development programs at all levels.

Designs and delivers remote and local training sessions using different learning formats and, where appropriate, cooperates with external partners.

Organizes and anchors the New Employee Orientation program to enable acculturation of new hires.

Stays abreast of the latest developments in learning trends, changes in learning theory, and developments in learning technologies.

Other Duties

N / A

Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

The functions listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following :

Skills and / or behavioral assessment

Personal interview

Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

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