Duties: The Professional Development Lead Specialist oversees client's training and development programs associated with the client learning needs in the areas of Professional Development. This includes analysis, training program design & development, training evaluation, and additional learning support.
The focus of this position is to bring high quality learning experiences to all audiences through a blended learning approach. The Professional Development Lead Specialist is responsible for identifying professional development needs, developing a highly skilled, cohesive and innovative design and delivering quality curriculum to clients and internal instructor staff. The individual will be expected to motivate performance, institute best practices, provide feedback, and manage client satisfaction. The Professional Development Lead will be the point of contact in managing vendor relationships with regard to the design, development and delivery of external training. In addition, the Professional Development Lead will act as a strategic partner to the Corporation and Business Units in readying these organizations for growth and new developmental opportunities, including orientation initiatives, change leadership and coaching initiatives, and professional development initiatives.
The Professional Development Lead Specialist reports to the Director of Professional Development. The successful candidate will support the leadership development of all departments.
Skills: Key Accountabilities:Ensure that corporate initiatives in the areas of orientation, leadership development and professional development are established and maintained Design, Development and Implementation of Professional Development Programs Interface with the Lines of Business to ensure professional development learning needs are being met and to develop strategy to meet the needs of their areas Define, create, and implement a learning strategy supported by specific training and development initiatives including: complete training courses and programs (preparing lesson plans, instructional materials and examinations). Drive increased productivity, quality and employee satisfaction through the identification and delivery of professional growth opportunities for the employee population Ensure that the proper support for the learning environment is in place, including the oversight of facilities, equipment, instructors, and students. Evaluate effectiveness of programs by measuring impact and value of program on leadership, productivity and use of quality metrics Manage learning records administration including monitoring course completions, attendance, assessments, and qualifications for the area. Manage vendor relationships with regard to the design, development and delivery of external training, including contract negotiations
Knowledge & Experience Required:Industry experience in design, development and assessments related to training content Knowledge of and experience in implementing and maintaining leadership development initiatives Recognized expertise in field; understanding of industry best practices Knowledge of learning methods and understanding of best practices Ability to successfully prioritize and handle multiple tasks Strong decision making and time management Excellent written and oral communication skills Advanced project management Good networking and collaborations skills Execution and results oriented Focus on creating value for clients
Education: + 4 years experience in the analysis, design and development of industrial performance based training programs are preferred. Bachelors degree required.*Up to 20% travel*