Global Learning & Development Senior Manager

About the role:

At Aramark, we are committed to building the capabilities of all our people. To support leading this strategic imperative, our Global Talent organization is seeking an experienced talent development leader to join our Global Learning & Development Center of Excellence!

 

As a member of a dynamic global L&D leadership team, the Senior Manager, Global Learning & Development will play a critical role as a strategic partner, architect, and leader. This highly visible role will lead the design, program management, execution, and effectiveness of multiple leadership development initiatives, assessment strategies, and programs to build a strong pipeline of capable leaders at various career levels. To be successful in this role, the selected candidate will utilize skill strengths such as collaboration, influence, business acumen, accountability and impact. The Senior Manager, Global Learning & Development should also have strong people leadership skills, able to lead change, and influence both peers and leaders.

 

This role will report to the Director, Global Learning & Development and will have at least one direct report. While this role is based out of Aramark’s Headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, remote candidates in eastern and central time zones will be considered. 

This role requires 20-25% travel.

What you’ll do:

•    Design and deliver leadership development programs in support of Aramark’s overarching business strategy across various levels of Aramark employees
•    Develop, manage, and execute a strategy for leadership development initiatives to accelerate transformation and drive business results 
•    Build relationships and consult to HR partners, function and business leaders 
•    Drive adoption available learning & development tools, technologies and resources 
•    Lead the administration and facilitation of various leadership assessments (i.e., 360, Hogan, DiSC, etc.) 
•    Lead the development and enablement of individuals responsible for learning facilitation and administration in the field
•    Coach high performing teams; effectively teach and apply 70/20/10 development
•    Evaluate and refine internal programs to meet changing requirements 
•    Measure the impact of learning on individuals and the business (Kirkpatrick levels 1-4)
•    Model a culture of learning, innovation, and growth
•    Partner with the Learning Enablement (Technology) team to ensure ongoing functionality and to address LMS-related training concerns that arise on an ongoing basis
•    Integrate Aramark’s leadership development programs with Aramark’s internal talent pipelining initiatives, process, and programs as part of Aramark’s talent management strategy
•    Own relationships with 3rd party learning partners and vendors
•    Establish and sustain high quality partnerships with external vendors
•    Stay abreast of learning and leadership best practices and innovative techniques

What we’re looking for:

•    Five+ years of progressive leadership experience as a trusted business partner  
•    Bachelor’s degree in Adult Learning, Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business or related field. (Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.) 
•    Experience & expertise in learning & development, leadership development and/or talent management in a geographically distributed organization
•    Demonstrated ability to both lead through influence, and take a hands-on approach
•    Leadership assessment certification (i.e. 360, Hogan, KFLA, etc.)
•    Strong Critical Thinking skills
•    Experience in designing leadership development and training to meet organizational needs
•    Proficient with learning technologies used for creating mixed media learning experiences (i.e., Articulate 360, Camtasia, etc.)
•    Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and writing and strong presentation skills
•    Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence across a highly matrixed organization
•    Demonstrated proficiency in global acumen and cross-cultural sensitivity
•    The ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information

 

What makes you a standout candidate (Any of the following):
•    Certification in one or more leadership assessments (i.e. 360, Hogan, KFLA, etc.)
•    CPTD or TMI Certification
•    An advanced level of emotional intelligence
•    Proven Business Acumen beyond L&D/HR expertise (i.e., Experience leading revenue/P&L growth)
•    A track record of achieving high impact results
•    Experience with organizations of multiple, diverse lines of business

 

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Education

Bachelors preferr