What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning and Development Manager position at Aptive?
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the head of Human Resources and partnering with strategic stakeholders to build out Aptive’s workforce development curriculum, this position will leverage proven practices related to human capital development, organizational performance assessments, organizational design, culture and engagement assessments, and team development.
We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.
EEO Statement:
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
COVID 19 Vaccine Statement:
Join Aptive as a Learning and Development Manager to create a purposeful learning culture in a rapidly growing small business. Collaborate across Aptive to assess, design, develop, deliver, and measure solutions required to positively impact professional growth at the individual, leader, team, and organizational levels.
Reporting directly to the head of Human Resources and partnering with strategic stakeholders to build out Aptive’s workforce development curriculum, this position will leverage proven practices related to human capital development, organizational performance assessments, organizational design, culture and engagement assessments, and team development.
This full-time position will thoughtfully design innovative learning and development programs and experiences to position Aptive’s people to best serve the company and our clients at every stage of their career.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identify and assess current training needs of the organization through job analysis, career paths and consultation with managers.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to design internal training, identify external training opportunities and desires, and promote workforce development.
- Review existing training programs and suggest enhancements and modifications to improve engagement, learning, and retention and/or ways to meet the changing needs of clientele, the organization, or industry.
- Design, conduct, facilitate, and measure the success of required and recommended training sessions.
- Own relationships with third-party vendors and negotiate best rates and/or contract terms.
- Maintain an approved third-party vendor list and review periodically to keep effective vendors and discontinue vendors that do not meet Aptive standards.
- Monitor and maintain internal training approval process and training budgets.
- Monitor and maintain Aptive retention agreements related to training, certification, and recertification.
- On an ongoing basis, identify challenges and opportunities (such as Aptive operational changes or industry developments) that training could improve.
- Ensure training materials, programs, and delivery methods are current, accurate, and effective.
- Stay up to date on new training methods, techniques, and topics that may benefit Aptive.
- BA/BS in Human Resources, Adult Learning, Organizational Psychology or related humanities field.
- 5-8 years of professional experience with 3-5 years in workforce training and development.
- Demonstrated consultative approach: excellent communication and influencing skills to correspond effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with audiences at all management levels.
- Thorough understanding of training processes and methodologies (such as ADDIE) and change management principals.
- Ability to design and deliver training in person and virtually.
- Extremely organized and detail oriented.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Specifically proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, and MS Teams.
- Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Experience building out LinkedIn leaning learning pathways.
- Prosci Change Management Practitioner or certified in similar methodologies.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS.
- Experience managing a Learning Management System.
- Experience with Jira Service Desk.
- An aptitude for design and presentation aesthetics.
- Demonstrated end-to-end project/program management experience: conception and initiation, planning, execution, performance/monitoring, and project close.
- Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills, including experience owning client relationships with senior leaders.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to identify themes and develop compelling recommendations.
Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.
We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
This position supports a federal Government contract and is subject to compliance with Executive Order 14042, requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus or be granted an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of vaccination or an adjudicated accommodation is a requirement of employment for this position.
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