Learning and Development Program Manager

Location:

Holland, Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0129182

Date Posted:

2026-05-14

Company Name:

J.R. AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity: 

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Learning & Development Program Manager in Holland, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.  

Location Type: This position is onsite in Holland, MI.  

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave

• Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects

• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment

• Career growth and skill development opportunities

• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

The Learning & Development Program Manager is a senior practitioner responsible for the end-to-end design, delivery, and continuous improvement of large-scale learning initiatives across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of instructional strategy, technology, and business partnership – translating complex organizational capability gaps into high-impact learning solutions that drive measurable performance outcomes.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Program Design & End-to-End Delivery

• Own the full program lifecycle for large-scale learning initiatives – from needs discovery through evaluation and iteration

• Design comprehensive learning programs, curricula, and blended learning experiences that address complex, multi-level organizational performance needs

• Lead cross-functional working groups and coordinate deliverables across SMEs, vendors,  and business stakeholders

• Establish clear success metrics for each initiative and report on learning effectiveness, engagement, and business impact

Learning Technology Ecosystem Management

• Serve as the organizational owner of the Learning Management System (LMS) and/or Learning Experience Platform (LXP)

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts: lead renewal negotiations, escalate issues, and hold vendors accountable to SLAs

• Oversee system integrations between the LMS/LXP and adjacent platforms (HRIS, talent management, productivity tools, etc.)

• Conduct regular user data analysis – completion rates, learner behavior, engagement trends and translate findings into actionable platform and program improvements

• Lead technical optimization efforts including system configuration, context taxonomy, and user experience enhancements

Content Development & Learning Strategy

• Develop high-quality learning content spanning e-learning modules, facilitator guides, job aids, assessments, and curated digital resources

• Craft engaging learning strategies that leverage a range of modalities: instructor-led training, virtual facilitation, self-paced digital learning, cohort-based programs, and on-the job experiences

• Apply evidence-based instructional design principles (ADDIE, SAM, backward design, etc.) to ensure content is relevant, engaging, and measurable

• Champion accessibility and inclusive design standards across all learning materials

Business Partnership & Needs Analysis

• Partner closely with divisional leaders and people managers to conduct capability gap analyses and performance diagnostics

• Facility discovery workshops, stakeholder interviews, and focus groups to surface learning needs and define program objectives

• Translate identified capability gaps into specialized, tailored learning solutions aligned with business priorities and workforce development tools

• Act as a trusted advisor on L&D best practices, consulting on the most effective approaches for each context

• Build and maintain strong relationships across HR Partners/Managers, Talent Management, and organizational lead

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