Training & Enablement Manager

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Training & Enablement Manager to support our Mission Critical team. The Training & Enablement Manager will collaborate with corporate functional teams to identify, develop, and deliver training initiatives that strengthen workforce readiness and technical capability across the team. This role will serve as the liaison between Mission Critical and corporate departments including Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Operational Excellence. This person will play a key role in ensuring that training solutions are aligned with operational priorities, development needs, and enterprise standards. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in training, learning and development, workforce development, or similar role is required
Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Learning and Development, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Adult Education, or similar field required – an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Strong facilitation, coaching, and instructional design skills
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization
Skilled at performing needs analysis with a strong understanding of adult learning
Flexibility to balance multiple projects and shift priorities based upon business needs
High attention to detail and strong business acumen
Analytical with excellent decision-making skills
High level of professionalism and tact
Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) and virtual training platforms is required
Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
Ability to work in the office 5 days per week
Ability and willingness to travel on average 1-2 times per month with a high likelihood of heavier travel while onboarding

Nice To Haves

Construction industry or related industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform needs analysis to assess workforce skill gaps and recommend learning solutions aligned with business outcomes in partnership
Consult with leadership to develop training plans across various projects and locations
Ensure consistency while customizing training based upon project/team needs and creating scalable learning frameworks
Coordinate with the Learning & Development and Operational Excellence teams to maximize existing in-house learning and development content/programming
Partner with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop business unit and/or product line specific content and technical training to support learning objectives
Maintain Mission Critical business unit onboarding programs for new hires while measuring effectiveness and proposing improvements
Work with HR and Operations leadership to recommend leadership development programs, 360, and professional coaching for team members
Measure Mission Critical training program effectiveness through performance metrics, retention data, promotion rates, and employee feedback
Capture lessons learned from project teams, identify trends, and recommend actions to cure deficiencies
Coordinate and facilitate peer partner and mentoring relationships in partnership with HR and Learning & Development
Track training completion, certifications, qualifications, and compliance requirements