Head of Corporate Learning Programs

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Pontiac, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role:

The Head of Corporate Learning Programs plays a critical role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization. This individual supports Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and Communications. They strategize and consult with major business functions to create a learning culture that delivers strategic value and aligns with GM’s business objectives. 

The ideal candidate is a skilled practitioner in human performance improvement, leveraging those frameworks to understand performance gaps and identify learning and non-learning related solutions. This role serves as the single point of contact between the business leaders and the central learning and development team to track that solution from design & development through to delivery. Once in production, they will measure the success of the program to determine if objectives are being met, directing modifications if necessary.

What You’ll Do:  

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational goals and challenges. Assess the current workforce to determine where performance improvements are necessary based on those goals and challenges.
• Conduct analysis to identify the root cause of performance gaps (skill, culture, processes, incentives, etc.) Communicate the results of these analyses to business leaders with recommended solutions. For learning solution recommendations, agree on target skill areas. 
• Communicate the impact that learning interventions are having on the business in terms of metrics that are meaningful to the business. 
• Provide oversight as new learning solutions are developed, delivered, and administered by the Learning & Development Center of Excellence (COE) to ensure that the target solutions are aligned with intended objectives. 
• Establish and maintain trust-based relationships with stakeholders at all levels, becoming a go-to resource for all learning and development related needs for the given functional area. 
• Facilitate open and transparent communication channels regarding learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs. Regular meetings with business leaders will be required to ensure that all parties are aware of the status of the learning initiatives and their return on investment. 
• Learning Culture Advocate: Champion a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning, encouraging participation in learning activities and the application of new skills and knowledge. 
• Impact Measurement: Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions in achieving desired business outcomes, leveraging data to inform future learning strategies. 
• Innovation and Best Practices: Stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in learning and development, integrating best practices to enhance the organization's learning initiatives. 

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities – Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, program management or related field or at least 2+ additional years of experience in related field. 
• 3+ years of experience in learning and development roles. 
• 5+ years of program management experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in human resources, finance, or communications. 
• Proven experience in a learning and development role with a focus on strategic planning, relationship building, and effective communication. 
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align learning and development initiatives with broader business goals. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to establish trust and credibility. 
• Communication Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively articulating the value of learning initiatives to diverse audiences. 
• Program Management Proficiency: Ability to manage multiple programs with competing deadlines and maintain high levels of organization and thoroughness. 
• Analytical Skills: Competence in analyzing learning needs and measuring the impact of learning solutions on individual and organizational performance. 
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. 

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