Learning and Development Specialist - Leadership (consultant level internal)

Penske•Cumru Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning and Development Consultant supports execution of leadership development initiatives and solutions across the enterprise, with a primary focus on frontline leaders. The role may also support other learning and development activities. Responsibilities span program administration and management, facilitation, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of leadership programs and customized solutions aligned with the organization’s mission and business needs. Working under the guidance of a Senior Manager, the Consultant supports program delivery, develops and maintains program materials, and contributes to needs assessment and analysis. The position collaborates closely with program managers, Talent and Organizational Development partners, and other stakeholders to support seamless delivery across the enterprise. Penske’s corporate offices are in Reading, Pennsylvania, and candidates must be within commuting distance because regular onsite presence is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related area of study, such as organizational development, human resources, or industrial/organizational psychology, or equivalent experience.
Technical skills and knowledge of relevant learning tools, including Zoom, Excel, Teams, Adobe Suite, Articulate 360, and Oracle LMS.
Project and program management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to partner with operational groups and other talent development team members to support successful program execution.
Strong professional presence, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build credibility with leaders and associates at all levels.
Curiosity and interest in continuous learning and development.
Personal humility and strong professional will.
Ability to safeguard organizational strategy, associate data and information, and intellectual property confidentially.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and location, complete a Penske employment application, and undergo background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to read, communicate verbally and in writing, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
May need to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds/12 kilograms.
Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of virtual and in-person facilitation experience.
At least 1 year of instructional design experience.
At least 2 years of adult learning and development experience.
Some overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain learning technologies and systems used to deliver instructional or interactive programs and courses.
Track completion data and key learning metrics, and use relevant systems and technologies for reporting.
Assist with session scheduling and administration.
Build and maintain relationships and communicate effectively with team members, internal customers, leaders, external vendors, and other stakeholders.
Create and maintain training materials, including participant and facilitator guides, slide decks, job aids, and eLearning modules.
Facilitate and/or produce interactive instructor-led training sessions in person and virtually, supporting participants’ development.
Collaborate on strategic initiatives and projects.
Support needs assessments to determine organizational learning and capability requirements.
Complete other projects and tasks as directed by the Senior Manager.