Learning and Development Consultant

Penske•Cumru Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning and Development Consultant supports the execution of enterprise leadership development initiatives and solutions, with a primary focus on the growth and development of frontline leaders. The role may also support other learning and development needs. Responsibilities span administration, program management, facilitation, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of leadership development 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. The role is based at Penske’s corporate offices in Reading, Pennsylvania, and requires regular onsite presence; candidates must live within commuting distance. Travel, including some overnight travel, may be 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 and systems, such as 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 ensure successful program execution.
Strong professional presence, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build credibility with leaders and associates at all organizational levels.
Interest in continuous learning and development, with personal humility and strong professional will.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to background investigation and drug screening.
Some overnight travel may be required.

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.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain learning technologies and systems used to deliver instructional or interactive programs and courses.
Track completion data and key learning metrics, using other systems and technologies as needed for reporting.
Assist with scheduling and administering learning sessions.
Build and maintain effective relationships and communicate with team members, internal customers, leaders, external vendors, and other parties as needed.
Create and maintain training materials, including participant guides, facilitator guides, slide decks, job aids, and eLearning modules.
Facilitate and/or produce interactive instructor-led training sessions, both in person and virtually, to provide a holistic development experience.
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.
Safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of organizational strategy, associate data and information, and intellectual property.