Senior Director, Training ($126,900.00 - $173,600.00)

Position Summary:

Implement training and development initiatives that improve business performance, increase engagement, and foster Associate growth and development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to consult, design, and develop learning initiatives, facilitate development programs, and coach individual leaders. 
This role is crucial for fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring that all employees possess the necessary skills to meet current and future business needs.
 

Job Duties:

• Conduct thorough analyses of key jobs and roles within the organization to precisely identify the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required for exceptional performance in each position.
• Gather input from stakeholders to stay connected with and respond to evolving training needs. 
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of programs designed to enable the division to meet its objectives. 
• Determine the best training delivery methods by analyzing the audience, content, and operational constraints to optimize the design and implementation strategy. 
• Develop training paths for key positions in the company, work with leaders to establish individual development plans consistent with current job duties and career advancement
• Develop, curate, and maintain a best-in-class learning portfolio that comprehensively addresses the company’s business priorities and supports the development of employees across various roles.
• Establish robust metrics and processes to systematically monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all division-specific training programs.
• Skillfully facilitate a variety of engaging and interactive employee learning sessions, utilizing both in-person and virtual platforms. Employ effective facilitation techniques to promote active participation, knowledge sharing, and practical application of learned concepts.
• Serve as a key partner and collaborator with the Corporate Organizational Development & Training team, contributing to the strategic planning, direction, implementation, and evaluation of organization-wide employee training and development programs. Ensure alignment of division-specific initiatives with broader organizational development strategies and leverage corporate resources and expertise.
• Create and monitor the annual training budget.  Reviews, tracks, and explains budget variances.
• Leads and mentors team, fostering their growth and development of skills. 
   

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelors and/or equivalent experience; Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of Training and Development or equivalent experience.

Other: 

• Deep understanding of organizational development / organizational behavior theories, methods, and concepts.
• Proven track record cultivating relationships with senior stakeholders to understand and prioritize the learning needs of the business.
• Proven ability to interact and collaborate effectively with Leadership, On-site teams and Cross-Divisional departments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.  
• Strong financial/business acumen and exhibits extreme attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-resolution and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in developing strategies, performance metrics, tactics and techniques based on the feedback of the customer and market environment.
• Occasional travel required.