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Director of Learning & Workforce Development
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What they do
A Director of Training and Development is responsible for managing all staff training and professional development programs for an employer or organization. Decides the training requirements of the organization and designs training programs that address staff needs. May also be partially responsible for determining the strategic goals of the organization. Supervises training managers and training staff and evaluates training impact.
$137,848 / year median in New Mexico
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- 401(k) program with discretionary safe harbor (no contribution required)
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- 8 paid holidays
- Collaborative and supportive culture Responsibilities Strategic Workforce Development
- Develop and execute the organization's learning and workforce development strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans
- Partner with executive and operational leaders to identify workforce capability needs, skills gaps, and future talent requirements
- Create workforce development roadmaps that support technical, professional, and leadership career progression
- Support organizational readiness through scalable development programs and succession planning initiatives Enterprise Learning & Leadership Development
- Provide strategic direction for all learning and development programs across the organization
- Oversee enterprise training plans, leadership development initiatives, and workforce readiness programs
- Establish leadership development pathways that prepare supervisors, managers, directors, and future organizational leaders for increased responsibility
- Promote consistency, quality, and effectiveness across all development programs Learning Design & Adult Learning Excellence
- Serve as the organization's internal expert on adult learning principles, instructional methodologies, and learning technologies
- Ensure training solutions are appropriately designed and delivered through classroom, field - based, coaching, mentoring, eLearning, and blended learning approaches
- Implement innovative learning practices that improve employee engagement, knowledge retention, and performance outcomes Career Pathways, Partnerships & Resource Management
- Collaborate with operational leaders to develop competency models, career pathways, and role-based learning plans
- Manage the Learning & Workforce Development budget and prioritize training investments
- Establish and maintain relationships with educational institutions, industry partners, manufacturers, consultants, and training providers
- Develop and manage the organization's workforce development investment portfolio, ensuring an appropriate balance between business-driven training initiatives and employee development opportunities
- Evaluate learning and development investments to ensure they provide measurable value to both employees and the organization, supporting workforce capability, career growth, and business objectives Department Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead, develop, and mentor Learning & Workforce Development personnel
- Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations
- Measure training effectiveness and workforce development outcomes using feedback, assessments, participation data, and business needs
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and ensure learning investments remain aligned with organizational priorities Physical Demands & Other
- Represent B&D's Mission, Vision, and Values
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication with a variety of stakeholders
- Physical demands include long hours sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing, walking, lifting, and climbing
- Job requires advanced computer proficiency and advanced critical thinking skills
- Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Workforce Development, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Human Resources, Construction Management, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Workforce Development, Talent Development, Leadership Development, or a related field.
- 5+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for personnel, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
- Experience developing and implementing organization-wide training or workforce development programs.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and workforce development methodologies.
- Relevant work experience may substitute for the degree Supervisory Responsibility This position includes, but is not limited to, supervision of the Learning & Development team, including managers, trainers, and other learning professionals.