Learning and Development Specialist - Leadership (consultant level internal)
About The Position
The Learning and Development Consultant supports execution of a portfolio of enterprise leadership development initiatives and solutions, primarily focused on the growth and development of frontline leaders. The role supports program administration, management, facilitation, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement, aligning solutions with the organization’s mission and business needs. It may also support other learning and development work as needed. 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 role collaborates closely with program managers and Talent and Organizational Development partners to enable seamless program delivery across the enterprise. The position is based near Penske’s corporate offices in Reading, Pennsylvania, and requires regular onsite presence. 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 levels.
- Interest and curiosity in continuous learning and development.
- Personal humility and professional will.
- Ability to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of organizational strategy, associate data and information, and intellectual property.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the required location, complete a Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
- Ability to meet the described physical and mental demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable; may need to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
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, and use other systems and technologies for reporting.
- Assist with scheduling and administering sessions.
- Build and maintain relationships through effective communication with team members, internal customers, leaders, external vendors, and other parties as needed.
- Create and maintain training deliverables, including participant guides, 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of associates and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
