Senior Manager, Learning and Development

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

The candidate will collaborate with the Regions HR Vice President, Regional Leadership, and work with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify the vision, strategy and execution of the annual learning program for the region to show measurable results. The candidate will need to engage learners in a classroom, at the individual level, virtually and/or on-the-job through the innovative solutions developed via up-to-date knowledge of best practices in organizational learning and strong knowledge of business practices.

He/she will drive and oversee the overall strategy for existing learning programs in the region including peer groups by job role, with a focus on management and leadership training, and individual development solutions. He/she may oversee a team of one or more members which collectively drive the annual strategy. If so, they will also be accountable for coaching and developing those direct reports to achieve their individual development goals, in addition to the overall responsibilities outlined herein.

• Partner frequently with Regional leadership and HRVP to identify, create and implement a Top Talent strategy to meet region needs and support the individual business plans through innovative solutions
• Provides consultative direction on learning programs and strategy with key stakeholders, and approves the regional training calendar to ensure alignment across the business
• Partners with L&D Managers and Directors to identify opportunity for consistency in content, format and process across the regions for a one region, one company approach
• Partners with internal and external institutes/resources to meet business need and maximize learning impact
• Supports regional Talent Review strategy by driving continual meetings with Business Unit Leaders and collaborates with HRVP/HRM on individualized development plans and resources throughout the year
• Ensures region L&D needs are being met by utilizing the following skills:

• Collaborate and conduct needs assessments with diverse subject matter experts
• Identify appropriate training approaches
• Design curriculum, programs, or learning solutions as appropriate
• Design and develop instructional materials in a variety of learning formats ensuring that learning technologies are leveraged where possible

• Align training approach with course objectives and learner needs
• Establish credibility with all audiences: field operations, regional administration, etc.
• Facilitate learning, encourage participation, and motivate learners
• Establish trust and credibility with learners through proven methods
• Guides the discussion of complex or divisive issues to help members develop insights and remain engaged with the task
• Judges when issues cannot be resolved in the group, and refocuses the dialogue on the essential goals.

• Oversee the analysis of learner feedback and other data to promote continuous improvement of development solutions
• Sets the program's performance metrics and goals each year and demonstrates how select initiatives will help achieve or exceed the metric goals
• Partners with HR and business leaders to set the direction for program development
• Monitors and evaluates program performance metrics to ensure ongoing program improvements
• Drives analysis of the workforce knowledge and skills required to effectively deliver on the organizations strategy
• Select and manage resources, including working with both internal employees and external vendors to develop and deliver training, and build internal network of subject matter experts
• Optimize training processes for efficiency
• Manages and approves training budget and expenditures
• Partners with regional subject matter experts to evaluate/adjust programs

• Partner with Regional Human Resources team to ensure alignment with business needs, region/company initiatives and/or development support
• Collaborate with the extended Learning and Development team on solution development strategy, leverage existing solutions and resources and LMS capabilities
• Monitor training activities, manage content and provide recommendations for all training solutions based on business needs
• Develop and maintain communications strategies such as LMS updates, schedules and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of learning and development resources
• Develop solutions for ad hoc projects and initiatives in support of regional needs
• Occasional travel within the region to jobsites, meetings and training events

• Partners with HRVP/HRD on coaching and ad-hoc assessment solutions for individualized learning when appropriate
• Go-to resource for adult learning theories, instructional design methods, performance consulting, communications and change management
• Partners with liaise to OD on teaming and leader assimilation opportunities in the region
• Supports and promotes a coaching culture to increase employee…