Learning and Talent Development Manager

Learning and Talent Development Manager

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in internal or external consulting developing and executing learning strategies, projects and programs
• Ability to effectively and pragmatically apply L&D/OD approaches and frameworks to meet business and stakeholder needs
• Strong business acumen and a track record of successfully partnering with HR and business leaders, strong analytical, diagnostic, consulting and problem-solving skills and ability to tailor solutions to meet the needs of diverse businesses and learners
• Develop and deliver strategies and programs in collaboration with HR and business leaders that drive impact, engagement and performance; ability to use data to demonstrate value and impact
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others across a matrixed organization and follow-through on commitments. Highly professional demeanor and diplomatic skills. Ability to create effective partnerships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and storytelling skills; must be capable of communicating information to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, manage multiple demands, think strategically and solve problems
• Ability to facilitate highly complex, dynamic and interactive content while adapting approach and style to a variety of audiences and learning preferences
• Leverage project management and leadership skills to facilitate complex work and maintain stakeholder alignment, project plans and timelines
• Able to take multiple and complex inputs and concepts and distill into simple, relevant and executable strategies that are relevant, pragmatic, easy-to-execute and drive impact
• Experience working in fast-paced environments where multiple projects is the norm
• High degrees of initiative and creativity
• Previous experience in managing and developing direct report(s)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships and in-depth understanding across DET businesses, especially the businesses and client groups aligned to this role and serve as trusted advisor to HR and business leaders related to all areas of development and performance
• Define strategies, priorities and expectations by assessing needs, then developing and executing learning strategies that build improve performance and engagement across DET and client groups.
• Assess team effectiveness and design/facilitate team work sessions to enhance team performance and relationships
• Develop or tailor learning programs targeted at specific audiences to build knowledge, skills and capabilities leveraging internal products and services.
• Facilitate courses for managerial and professional audiences including (but not limited to) courses on leadership and management skills, as well as soft skills and business-specific programs.
• Apply learning theory/models, leverage or benchmark best practices/trends, and maintain knowledge of cutting-edge approaches in order to deliver performance-based learning solutions that drive measurable, lasting impact. Champion 70-20-10.
• Ability to inspire individual and business success, lead and influence others in the development, planning and execution of key programs or initiatives;
• Evaluate and validate internal requests for executive coaching, broker and set-up engagements, track and provide support for external coaches / executive-level coachees as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Television/media industry experience is ideal or experience working in a Fortune 100 company
• Certification in individual or team assessments