Senior Program Manager, Learning Development

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and coordinates the development, management, and improvement of multiple programs, processes, and procedures important to the mission and strategy of the organization. Develops high-quality work products, completes assigned tasks, and communicates cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders. Develops a deep knowledge of programs and processes related to their assigned specialty area.

Requirements

Expert ability to apply systems and strategic thinking skills to the challenges of leadership development within organizations; able to see the big picture and apply appropriate learning approaches to the organization’s needs.
Ability to advise on overarching leadership development strategies and processes to develop participants to expert levels of leadership to meet evolving industry challenges. Ability to proficiently execute the Systematic Approach to Training process to create new learning deliverables or revise existing ones.
Ability to develop supporting documentation for each phase of the ADDIE process.
Demonstrates extensive expert knowledge of relevant specialty area, leading initiatives, mentoring team members, and driving innovation and strategic improvements within the organization.
Ability to convey complex ideas and project strategies in a clear and compelling manner to stakeholders, project teams and senior leadership.
Ability to lead diverse teams to achieve common goals, while mentoring team members.
Demonstrates advanced planning, organizational, and time management skills, leading multiple projects within the program, guiding all stakeholders, and driving strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals.
Advanced ability to analyze data, trends, and complex problems to make informed decisions within relevant specialty area.
Exemplifies a strong ability to seek out and learn from feedback, coaching, and new experiences. Proactively adapts to new challenges and leverages learnings to drive innovation and mentor others.
Ability to foster collaboration across different departments or teams to harness collective creativity and drive innovation. Strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas and facilitate discussions. Demonstrated impact in cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment and synergy among diverse teams.
Advanced ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive/private information.
High School Diploma or GED
Six or more years of professional work experience.
Four or more years of experience as an instructional designer, instructional technologist, leadership trainer or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree, or commensurate experience, in Instructional Design or Instructional Technology or related field.
Experience independently designing and developing training in various formats such as eLearning, videos, instructor- led training, and simulations.
Experience independently revising and developing new training material by using the systematic approach to training, conducting detailed analysis, working with stakeholders, and performing effectiveness evaluations of training.
Relevant ATD, ISPI, or other professional association certification.
Seven or more years of experience as an instructional designer, instructional technologist, leadership trainer or equivalent.
Experience designing, developing, or revising leadership or communication training.
Experience in a talent development environment with an organization recognized for its talent development.
Project management experience and certification.
Two or more years nuclear plant experience.

Responsibilities

Sets the standard and provides strategic direction and leadership for the development and execution of new programs, products, process improvements, procedures, strategies and objectives.
Responsible for all phases of leadership and industry training including needs analysis, curriculum development, course design and development, implementation, and evaluation ranging from Boards of Directors to individual contributors.
Revise leadership instructional strategies for various levels of leadership in the nuclear industry.
Build comprehensive leadership development solutions.
Prepare comprehensive instructional materials and courseware (e.g. instructional design documents, instructor materials, participant materials, storyboards, templates, models, prototypes, style guides, case studies, simulations, learning modules, video scripts, webinars, social media materials, etc.).
Lead the design and development of quality learning curricula, courses and courseware for industry-wide training using the full spectrum of learning interventions, methods, and systems that can be used for addressing leadership development learning needs.
Lead concurrent projects to design, develop and implement training.
Develop and execute change management plans for industry training.
Interface with a broad spectrum of personnel from senior leadership to subject matter experts (SMEs) in order to identify training needs and develop training solutions.
Performs other duties as assigned.