Director of Training, Learning and Development

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Full Time MG Administration, Nashville, TN, US

7 days ago Requisition

WEGO PUBLIC TRANSIT
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Title: Director of Training, Learning and Development

Purpose: To oversee all activities of the Training Department and provide leadership, vision and strategic direction to ensure the organization meets core competencies and training goals for all employees. The position serves a critical role in driving organizational growth and employee
engagement by fostering a culture of continuous learning. This position stays up to date with the latest instructional technologies through the establishment of personal networks, attendance of workshops, reviewing of professional publications, and participation in professional industry associations. This position is also responsible for introducing the latest and most applicable trends in training and development for inclusion in the overall strategy, constantly maintaining and updating training programs within the business.

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

• Job Functions:
  
  Responsible for directing all activities concerning the Training Department, including Training Manager, Maintenance Coordinators and Instructors, Bus Operation Instructors, and Training Coordinators and Facilitators.
• Design and develop training programs to assure maximum effectiveness for DTO employees
• Design, oversee and coordinate professional development programs, including the a Leadership Academy for the purpose of offering an accelerated program that offers leadership resources and tools to entry level and advance level employees that develop and enhance skills necessary to excel in current and future job positions; responsibilities include establishing an annual program budget, developing a program agenda, selecting speakers, coordinating the class participant application process.
  
  This position will also be responsible for overseeing the continued leadership development of class participants, assisting with the facilitation of various project initiatives and ensure that performance outcomes are achieved within budget, department and organizational objectives .
• Oversee and coordinate the Maintenance Apprenticeship Program with CAO to ensure compliance with state certification/registration; responsibilities include working with the Tennessee Department of Labor, union representatives, and management to accomplish the goals and mission of the agency as identified by the Joint Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee.
• Work closely with the Capital Grants Administrator to identify federal, state, and local grant opportunities to develop educational programs including technology and construction initiatives that will advance learning assessment objectives, reporting efficiency, and classroom experience.
• Determine learning objectives and instructional methods to ensure objectives are met
• Proven ability to lead strategy development and influence senior leadership
• Exhibit good teamwork skills and negotiation skills to support the agency’s goals
• Assists in training function when necessary
• Extensive experience in numerous learning management systems (LMS)
• Conducts research, confers with management and focus groups to assess training needs; and develop training curriculums based on the assessment of training needs
• Previews training videos and programs to determines effectiveness
• Works with departments to prioritize training needs
• Develop and/or evaluates feedback from participants' training experiences; implement appropriate follow-up
• Maintain records to document course attendance, training agenda…