Manager - Learning & Development Programs

Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to deliver high-impact projects. At Michels, more than 8,000 employees and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment are united by an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our work improves lives and strengthens communities. Discover how a career as a Manager – Learning and Development Programs can make an impact.

The Manager – Learning and Development Programs will be the strategic program owner for all of our existing programs. This role will also play a key role in developing programs that help our team members and leaders grow, perform, and build successful careers s role will lead the strategy, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of learning and development programs across the organization.

You’ll partner with leaders, HR, and subject matter experts to turn business needs into meaningful development experiences.

This role will initially focus on taking ownership of and optimizing existing learning and development programs, ensuring they are delivered consistently, effectively, and in alignment with business needs. The Manager – Learning and Development Programs will oversee key initiatives such as leadership development, management training, and professional development programs, managing program timelines, communications, logistics, facilitator coordination, learning resources, and learning reinforcement and knowledge retention strategies.

Working closely with leaders, HR, internal subject matter experts, and external partners, this individual will evaluate program effectiveness through participation, feedback, and other measures of impact, using data and insights to continuously improve the learner’s experience. As Michels continues to evolve, the Manager – Learning and Development Programs will lead the design, development, and implementation of new program curricula for leadership and professional development programs that align with organizational culture, leadership expectations, and business goals.

The position will also stay current on learning trends and adult learning practices, collaborate with the Learning and Development Team to determine effective delivery methods and digital solutions to maximize the programs, and support enterprise-wide talent development initiatives and special projects.

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You pride yourself on your planning and organizational skills
• You exceed in your ability to handle multiple projects at once

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Leadership Development, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related area (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience managing enterprise learning and leadership…