Director of Learning & Development

It’s your time, make it matter.At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look.

At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

It’s your time, make it matter.At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look.

At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement.
Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values. You have high expectations too.
You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Peterson Cat has a need for a Director of Learning & Development who can be based at either our San Leandro, CA or Hillsboro, OR location.

The Director of Learning & Development leverages a strong understanding of adult learning methodology to lead and manage a comprehensive employee learning and development strategy that enhances the knowledge, skills, and performance of technical employees and people leaders across the organization. This role provides strategic oversight for all company training activities, ensuring a comprehensive and integrated approach to technical, professional, leadership, managerial, and soft skills development.

A key responsibility of this role is the oversight and advancement of a parallel Technician Training Program that provides progressive, higher-level technical training opportunities for technicians seeking to expand their expertise and capabilities.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to Peterson University, which is responsible for supporting and enhancing the technical and professional knowledge, skills, and abilities of Peterson employees, Caterpillar (CAT) dealers, customers, and other industry stakeholders.
• Work closely with leaders to plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive training and development strategy that aligns with Peterson’s strategic priorities and core values.
• Direct and oversee the operations and growth of Peterson’s revenue-generating regional training center in compliance with CAT Regional Dealer Learning Center (RDLC) standards, optimizing the scale and effectiveness of manufacturer-certified technical training programs delivered to internal and external CAT dealer technicians .
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to identify and pursue innovative channels for attracting and hiring Technical Trainers, while effectively leveraging existing channels.
• Direct and collaborate with the Trainer Development Manager to accelerate the development and readiness of Technical Trainers in support of Peterson and CAT growth initiatives.
• Manage and evolve structured technician training pathways to advance technical proficiency and support technician career progression.
• Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of a non-RDLC training center that aligns with Peterson’s goals and business needs.
• Oversee the design, development, and continuous improvement of non-technical training and continuing education programs, including but not limited to the following areas:
  • Professional and leadership development.
  • Job-specific and business skills such as communication, project management, and…