Director of Learning & Development
Corporate Jobs Bridgeton, Missouri
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Description
As Director, Learning & Development, your essential job functions include the following:
The Director of Learning & Development will lead Dent Wizard's Learning and Development strategy and team. This leader will play a critical role in ensuring we have the right talent with the right skills and capabilities to meet aggressive growth goals . By partnering with business leaders across the organization, this team will provide high-impact, practical, and scalable learning and change solutions that accelerate professional growth and help Dent Wizard be the employer of choice in the auto reconditioning industry. Build Enterprise Learning Strateg ies :
Partner with business leaders to implement practical learning and development strategies that anticipate and build the people capabilities needed to achieve Dent Wizard's aggressive growth goals
Utilize modern adult learning theory to build role-specific , high impact learning experiences that focus on moments that matter and tailored learning journeys
Design and implement knowledge and skills assessments and inventories for critical roles
Manage relevant, current and practical learning libraries that are customized based on role, discipline and individual needs
Establish scalable experiences and tools that build learning agility and a continuous learning culture
Provide World-class Technical Training:
Lead the training and development strategy for continuing to build world class Dent Wizard Technicians across the U.S. and Canada, including Paintless Dent Repair, Paint, Wheel, Interior, Key and Detail technicians
Partner with leaders to build learning solutions that scale at the enterprise, region and local lev e ls
Optimize the use of multiple learning modes and technologies to assess, develop , engage and retain technician talent on a more real-time basis
Enable Business Change and Leadership Development Initiatives:
Establish trusted partnerships with business leaders throughout the organization, employing learning science to strategize, plan, and deliver learning and change management experiences that positively change behavior
Be a thought leader and sought-after consultant in learning design and production for highly complex, multi-year, multi-role curriculum efforts
Design and facilitate learning experiences that build leadership capability and effectiveness
Design innovative learning solutions and curriculum, using modern learning technologies, to address the most complex business problems, increase adoption and achieve desired business results
Lead the Learning Team:
L ead a team of learning designers and facilitators who create high impact experiences at scale , including technical, leadership, professional, and significant change solutions
I nspire, coach and develop team members to grow their careers
Stay current with industry trends and leverage new and innovative learning technologies and approaches to take our learning experiences to the next level
Engage and negotiate with vendors and learning partners as needed to augment team capacity and capability
Proactively m onitor cost, quality , speed and impact measures of learning solutions
Engage and negotiate with vendors and learning partners as needed to augment team capacity and capability
Competencies Required:
Customer Focus
Business Acumen
Strategic Thinking
Learning and Leadership Agility
Pragmatic Problem-Solving
Innovati on
Results Orientation
Change Management
Relationship Building
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. Experience accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience leading a team in the creation and implementation of learning and human performance initiatives from initial ideation through delivery, resulting in demonstrable impact to business objectives
Proven experience successfully leading an enterprise-wide learning strategy in a highly matrixed environment
Expert knowledge of Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, Modern Learning Experience Tools and Methodologies
Experience successfully implementing change management methodologies that positively influence behavior change and business results
Proven ability to establish and monitor learning and performance measures, analyzing trends to adjust learning strategy and design as needed
Proven expert facilitation and communication skills, including ability to explain complex concepts to audiences with a variety of backgrounds
Applied understanding of Systems Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, and Problem-Solving Methodologies to recommend learning solutions to complex performance challenges
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects and processes in a dynamic, matrix environment with a complex map of stakeholders
Travel as necessary (approximately 25%)
About Dent Wizard
Dent Wizard is the nation's undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products - and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We're stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.
