Learning Program Manager, Software

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to a designated GM location three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

As a part of GM's Human Resources Group you drive the training development, planning, execution/delivery, tracking and reporting. You will be developing training strategy, analyzing/interpreting data to identify areas for improvement, and ensuring successful implementation of high-impact learning solutions. You are a key contributor key business strategies to learning solutions ultimately leading to improved business results.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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, environment, incentives, etc.). Communicate the results of these analyzes 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.
• Oversee the creation of new courses in partnership with instructional designers (in-house or vendor), SMEs, facilitators, coordinators, etc.
• Manage the end-to-end process of course development, from initial concept through to delivery and evaluation.
• Ensure that all learning programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• 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.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning, encouraging participation in learning activities and the application of new skills and knowledge.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions in achieving desired business outcomes, leveraging data to inform future learning strategies.
• 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 Computer Science, Instructional Design or related field.
• Must have 5 years of learning & development (L&D) roles within a software engineering work environment.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, relationship building, and effective communication.
• Experience in program management.
• Experience developing training program strategy and ensuring tactical executions
• 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.
  
  
  

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge:

• Experience working with autonomous vehicle (AV) technology is of interest.
  
  
  

Relocation:

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
  
  
  

Compensation:

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

• The salary range for this role is $98,900 - $158,000. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.
  
  
  

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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