Manager, Learning & Talent Development

Canadian Solar•Mesquite, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

E-STORAGE, a member of the Canadian Solar Inc. family, is a leader in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. They are focused on accelerating the world’s renewable energy transition and creating a sustainable energy future. The company is seeking a Learning & Development Partner to design and deliver scalable, global learning programs, incorporating Workday Learning. This role involves partnering with business leaders to build training, enhance Canadian Solar University, and drive a high-impact learning strategy across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in training and development, education, psychology or related fields or 5-7 years equivalent work experience, preferably in a training role.
Demonstrated expertise in facilitation and executive-level presentation in-person and across virtual environments.
Strong experience with enterprise LMS platforms (Workday highly preferred).
Proven ability to leverage AI and digital tools to enhance learning design, personalization, and delivery.
Experience designing and delivering learner experiences and/or programs live and/or virtually.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Strong project and program management capabilities, with experience managing complex, fast-paced initiatives and multiple stakeholders.
Consultative mindset: Ability to understand stakeholder needs, be responsive to feedback, ask thoughtful questions, and customize deliverables to stakeholder needs.
Results-driven mindset with the ability to prioritize, execute, and deliver measurable outcomes.
High degree of initiative, adaptability, and resilience in ambiguous and evolving environments.
Great communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
A true commitment to safety, ethics, and sustainability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Articulate, Rise, Camtasia and other development software.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and evolution of Canadian Solar University programs based on business priorities.
Ensure compliance, EHS, Service, HR, and department-specific training and learning paths are set up accurately, on time, with effective tracking and reporting.
Develop digital eLearning solutions including SCORM packages using Articulate, Rise, Camtasia and other development software.
Establish quality standards for instructional design, ensuring all learning adheres to proper learning design principles (ADDIE) and LMS system quality requirements.
Generate and analyze regular and ad hoc reports from the LMS.
Drive data-informed decision-making by generating, analyzing, and presenting LMS metrics, dashboards, and insights to stakeholders.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of global learning programs, including strategy, design, planning, execution, communications, and continuous improvement.
Manage and improve performance management processes.
Partner with HR business partners to design and implement a comprehensive global onboarding and new hire experience.
Update and deliver the new manager training program.
Collaborate with regional HR leaders to design and scale coaching initiatives.
Partner with the EHS team to manage and implement global training programs within the LMS, ensuring accuracy, quarterly updates, and reporting.
Design and launch competency-based learning campaigns aligned to organizational values and career levels.
Design and develop the next generation leadership program.
Design and develop intern program.
Build and maintain internal intranet for global consumption.
Analyze learning data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities; recommend and implement improvements.
Evaluate, recommend, and manage learning and technology partners to support the Canadian Solar University learning and development initiatives.
Manage vendor relationships and assess effectiveness of solutions, including performance evaluation, ROI assessment, and continuous optimization of solutions.
Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to learning and development to identify potential partnerships and innovative solutions.