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Xometry · 2 months ago

Learning & Development Business Partner

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Xometry is a company that powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting people with big ideas to manufacturers. They are seeking a highly strategic, results-oriented Learning & Development Business Partner to create a future-ready workforce by understanding talent development needs and building high-impact learning programs.

3D PrintingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial EngineeringSoftware

Responsibilities

Partner with HR and business leaders to define, refine, and champion the organization's career architecture (job families, levels, and career paths) to provide transparency and clear progression opportunities for all employees

Conduct comprehensive, data-driven skill and competency gap analyses across critical roles and functions, aligning the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities with career levels for a high-capability organization

Proactively identify future organizational skill requirements driven by business strategy, technology changes, and market trends

Serve as a trusted consultant to senior leadership and People Business Partners to align learning priorities with strategic business objectives

Architect a cohesive, multi-modality learning strategy and curriculum that directly addresses the identified skill and competency gaps, ensuring a clear path for development across all career stages

Design, develop, or curate the most impactful learning solutions (e-learning, blended, coaching, on-the-job training) applying adult learning principles to drive measurable behavioral and performance improvement

Lead and facilitate high-impact learning sessions (in-person and virtual) for various organizational levels, including core skill-building, leadership development, and strategic team workshops

Establish and track key metrics (e.g., Kirkpatrick's levels, skill proficiency scores, talent mobility, and business impact/ROI) to measurably improve skills and demonstrate the value and effectiveness of all learning investments

Champion a culture of continuous learning, self-development, and internal knowledge sharing

Conduct an inventory of existing internal content, learning partners/advocates (internal Subject Matter Experts, mentors, coaches), and available external partners and sources (vendors, platforms, educational institutions)

Establish and manage strategic relationships with external learning vendors and consultants, overseeing contracts and ensuring high-quality, cost-effective content delivery that aligns with our strategic needs

Collaborate closely with internal learning advocates and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure all learning content is technically accurate, relevant, and aligned with company best practices, and coach them for effective co-facilitation

Ensure all learning content remains current, engaging, and accessible across the appropriate learning technology platforms (LMS, LXP)

Qualification

Learning & DevelopmentInstructional DesignStakeholder ManagementCareer ArchitectureLearning AnalyticsInfluencing SkillsProject ManagementCommunication Skills