Responsibilities
Job Summary : Talent Development Manager I
Responsible for projects, initiatives, and communications related to tactical and strategic changes in Talent Development, for the audiences of Central Market Store Operations.
Essential Functions / Process Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
- Leads and implements Career Programs strategy roadmap with key stakeholders, creating thoughtful and innovative leadership development experiences
- Partners with department subject matter experts and stakeholders to determine the technical and job skills curricula to be included in Career Program solutions
- Manages and / or facilitates multiple manager and leadership programs
- Assumes overall project management responsibility for all phases of assigned projects
- Demonstrates and supports various training delivery methodologies
- Assists Talent Development Leadership on special projects
- Aligning Central Market stores on identifying, assessing, and developing talent
- Provides analysis and recommendations on new and existing Talent Development opportunities
- Establishes strong working relationships with HR Leaders, Business Leaders, Operations, and Merchant Leadership to ensure Talent Development strategic initiatives are implemented in business tactics and strategy
- Maintains control over quality, cost and schedule
- Facilitates instructor-led training to increase engagement, learning, and on-the-job application for manager and leaders
- Provides thought leadership through adult learning knowledge, industry best practices and techniques, and leadership development trends
- Conducts learning needs analysis ongoing to determine content and / or performance skill gaps, based upon our strategic business needs
Education and Experience Preferred
A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience2+ years of experience in project management1+ years of experience in training and development a plusExperience in multi-unit training and development responsibilityProficiency in MS OfficeExperience in LMSAdvanced interpersonal, negotiating, and influencing skillsAdvanced verbal / written communication and presentation skillsStrong skills in project management and effective execution of plansStrong leadership, delegation, and follow-up skillsStrong decision-making skillsAbility to work independentlyPhysical and Other Requirements
Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environmentTravel by car or plane with overnight staysOccasionally lift 20 lbs or moreWork extended hours; sit for extended periods