Learning & Development Unit Manager (Training and Development Manager 2

Learning & Development Unit Manager (Training and Development Manager
2)

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for workforce development and organizational growth? Join the Oregon Department of Human Services as the Learning & Development Unit Manager. In this key leadership role, you'll shape and lead agency-wide training strategies that empower staff, promote equity, and drive meaningful change. Collaborate with senior leaders and training professionals to build a strong learning culture that supports ODHS's mission and values.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact through innovative development programs and strategic leadership, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.

Informational Session

Want to know more about joining and leading the Learning & Development Unit (LDU)?

We are hosting a virtual informational session as an opportunity for interested candidates to meet the hiring manager, leadership and recruiter to learn more about the position.

Day & Date:
Monday, August 31, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m.

- 11:00 a.m. PDT

Summary of Duties

As a Learning & Development Unit Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the Learning & Development Unit, including supervising staff, overseeing workflows, and ensuring alignment with agency goals and values.
• Develop and execute long-range strategies for agency-wide training and workforce development programs.
• Collaborate with ODHS leadership to design and implement learning initiatives that support organizational priorities, such as Equity North Star, RiSE, and Trauma Aware.
• Evaluate and improve business processes, training systems, and performance metrics to enhance efficiency and impact.
• Oversee training design, delivery, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with ODHS and enterprise competency models and standards.
• Monitor and assess return-on-investment for training programs, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational change management through consultation, facilitation, and collaboration across programs and with external partners.
• Promote an inclusive, culturally responsive work environment that reflects the agency's commitment to equity, diversity, and anti-racism.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements in the management of staff and operations.
• Maintain and manage the agency's learning systems and coordinate resources, contracts, and tools to support development efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Workforce & Organizational Development Expertise Experience in workforce systems, organizational assessment and development, and employee relations. Demonstrated use of continuous improvement and change management methodologies, instructional design methods, adult learning principles, and equity-centered practices to improve workforce capability.
• Leadership of Complex Training Initiatives Experience leading large-scale learning initiatives in multi‑program, regulated environments. Proven ability to coordinate diverse partners, meet compliance requirements, and deliver measurable, high‑impact learning outcomes.
• Training Design, Delivery & Learning Systems Demonstrated skill in organizational needs analysis, instructional design, adult learning theory, and technology-enabled training (eLearning, virtual, blended). Proven experience administering learning management systems and designing learning pathways for employees, managers and emerging leaders.
• Supervision, Coaching & Leadership Development Experience supervising…