Training & Development Leader

Join Hitachi Energy as a Training & Development Leader at our Bland, VA location and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce. In this dynamic position, you’ll design and implement innovative training programs that empower employees, enhance organizational performance, and foster a culture of continuous learning. Collaborating closely with factory leadership and leveraging best practices from our North America Hub, you’ll ensure every team member has the tools and knowledge to thrive.

If you’re passionate about adult learning methodologies, driving organizational transformation, and building impactful training systems, this is your chance to make a lasting difference. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Design and deploy training programs that elevate workforce capability.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to identify training needs.
• Lead and develop a team of Training Specialists.
• Manage training resources, tools, and budgets effectively.
• Maintain and optimize the Learning Management System for tracking and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement through KPIs and benchmarking best practices.
• Partner with HR to enhance onboarding programs.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Training & Development, Educational Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience designing, administering, and evaluating training programs.
• Skilled facilitator and coach with experience in workforce training.
• Proficient in Learning Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional training certification (e.g., CPTD, CPTM) is a plus.
• Experience in a matrixed manufacturing environment and Lean principles preferred.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we power good for a sustainable energy future.
• We offer global opportunities for growth, learning, and career advancement.
• Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Location Bland, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Human Resources

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0113073

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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