Learning and Development Manager

Mineral Admin
9195 E Mineral Ave
Centennial, CO 80112, USA

We are currently seeking a Learning and Development Manager.

All interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter.

The Learning & Development (L&D) Manager is responsible for the leadership and continuous improvement of South Metro Fire Rescue Authority’s learning systems that support line, staff, and executive training. This role oversees Learning & Development staff and learning management systems, manages the L&D budget, and leads change management efforts to enhance learning effectiveness. Working in direct support of the Training Division, the L&D Manager collaborates with Training Chiefs and instructors to advance instructional design, evaluation practices, and overall learning quality, without serving in a training delivery role.

Works in coordination with the Division Chief of Training to direct, manage, and oversee the activities and services of assigned functional areas in the Training Division, including curriculum development, instructor support, organization learning strategy, and program budget.

Manages assigned Learning and Development staff by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results; coaching, mentoring, rewarding, and disciplining employees; resolves personnel concerns and issues; advises the Division Chief of Training of activities and issues needing attention.

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly; initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, and procedures.

Plans, directs, and coordinates work activities; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Assesses and monitors workload, administrative support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement.

Participates in the development and administration of the Learning and Development budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments, as appropriate and necessary.

Explains, justifies, and defends programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Participates in the selection of staff; orients and trains employees, developing personal growth opportunities.

Maintains a safe and healthy working environment by establishing and enforcing organization values, adhering to legal requirements.

Designs and maintains learning systems supporting line, staff, and executive training.

Aligns learning initiatives with operational readiness, leadership development, and other organizational priorities.

Advises the Division Chief of Training on learning effectiveness, system gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Serves as the organization’s subject matter expert on adult learning principles and instructional design; provides instructional design guidance, evaluation tools, and learning standards to instructors and Training Chiefs.

Develops and oversees instructor development pathways.

Collaborates with subject matter experts to translate operational and organizational expertise into effective learning products.

Oversees the lifecycle of learning content, including development, review, revision, and retirement.

Owns and manages University and Community College affiliation agreements related to learning and development.

Oversees eLearning platforms and learning management systems, including content structure, permissions, pathways, and reporting.

Ensures learning systems are organized, role-based, and aligned with learning objectives.

Establishes evaluation practices focused on learning outcomes rather than attendance.

Uses evaluation data to improve training design, instructional effectiveness, and system performance.

Serves as the lead for change management related to learning systems, instructional practices, and…