Senior Learning & Talent Development Manager

About MN Custom Homes

Founded in 2011 by two Bellevue locals, we have grown to become the preeminent Eastside luxury home builder today. Since Day 1 we have been driven by innovation and obsessed with setting our homes apart through their overall design and functionality. We truly get a thrill doing what we love most: building thoughtful homes that inspire community. Learn more about us and see our work at: https://mncustom.com
 

Why MN?

We pride ourselves on our empowered team environment and dedication to taking care of our people. We believe in setting you up to succeed with clear career progression, learning opportunities, and ownership of your role from the get-go. Accountability is huge for us, and we place a lot of trust in our employees to do the right thing. We believe that a supportive and inclusive culture yields happy people, and happy people are the most successful at what they do.

About This Role

As the Senior Learning and Talent Development Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping our organization's learning and development initiatives. Your role includes defining and implementing our L&TD strategy, overseeing team activities, and delivering impactful development content to meet our growing organizational needs. This position requires a strong track record in designing compelling learning experiences and collaborating closely with senior leadership, peers across the organization, and our People & Culture team. You will lead the charge in introducing new programs, training, and initiatives aligned with our strategic objectives and vision.

On a Given Day, Your Work Might Include

Developing and overseeing the L&TD strategy, innovating and delivering diverse training formats, and modeling behaviors consistent with the company's values. You will manage team performance, collaborate with stakeholders to identify training needs, drive engagement in training initiatives, manage resources and budgets, stay current with industry best practices, lead company-wide training and development, and special projects.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop, refine, and execute MN Homes’ L&TD strategy in alignment with strategic objectives and industry best practices.
• Innovate, design, and oversee curriculum development across diverse formats such as e-learning modules, workshops, and impactful presentations.
• Conduct needs analysis and collaborate with stakeholders to identify training and development needs.

Operational Performance

• Execute dynamic learning events, programs, and workshops using multiple delivery methods tailored to diverse learning styles and work environments.
• Drive engagement and adoption of training and talent development initiatives with effective change measures. Monitor and evaluate intervention success.
• Manage resources and budgets to ensure effective delivery of curriculum, programs, and processes.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Model and reinforce actions and behaviors consistent with the company’s values, mission, and culture.
• Take ownership of overall team performance, establish and manage team goals, and inspire and motivate direct reports.
• Collaborate with leaders on career pathing and succession planning.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including owners, managers, subcontractors, designers, tradespersons, team members, and field staff.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university or equivalent, preferably in Adult Education, Organizational Development, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, or business-related field is required
• 5 to 7 years’ experience of progressively responsible experience in training, talent development, and/or L&D spaces is required
• 3+ years’ experience leading teams and managing people
• ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or similar training certification is preferred
• Experience designing organizational learning and leadership development strategies; and executing both broad and deep plans
• A strong track record of taking end-to-end ownership and driving results; demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or programs- work prioritization, planning, and coordination across teams