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McAdams · 1 day ago

Training Program Manager

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

McAdams is a full-service land planning and engineering firm seeking a Training Program Manager to align training initiatives with business goals. This role involves leading the development of training infrastructure, conducting needs assessments, and collaborating with various teams to enhance professional development.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Align training and knowledge sharing initiatives with firm-wide priorities and business goals

Partner with leadership to design scalable training infrastructure that supports succession planning and organizational growth

Conduct training needs assessments and root cause analyses to recommend targeted learning solutions

Support integration and training needs related to mergers and acquisitions

Collaborate with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop onboarding materials and discipline-specific training programs that support professional development

Support administration of technical assessments and partner with hiring managers to identify skill gaps

Partner with internal SMEs and external vendors to design and deliver high-impact learning programs

Partner with HR Business Partners to develop tailored training resources and strengthen communication between field and office teams

Oversee instructional content development and "learning journeys", including learning objectives, assessments, Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) packages, facilitation guides, and presentations that integrate multiple modalities (e-learning, SOPs, coaching, mentorship, live training, etc.)

Ensure all training content is current and aligned with best practices

Manage and standardize firm-wide training programs and processes across platforms and delivery formats

Lead educational outreach and support internship initiatives in collaboration with HR and technical leadership

Develop KPIs and identify both qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure training effectiveness in partnership with SMEs and leadership

Track and manage training-related budgets and financial reporting

Design and implement specialized and differentiated development pathways, leadership opportunities, and technical training that are relevant, accessible, and responsive to real-world field conditions

Collaborate with the Safety Consultant and Safety Leadership Team to support, coordinate, and facilitate safety training, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the firm

Serve as the lead administrator and point of contact for the Learning Management System (LMS), collaborating with support teams to resolve platform issues or address needs

Maintain accurate course catalogs, learning pathways, compliance tracking, and reporting dashboards while partnering with HR, IT, and technical teams to resolve issues and improve system functionality

Provide strategic consultation to firm leadership on instructional planning, learning technologies, and implementation strategies

Qualification

Instructional designKnowledge managementCurriculum developmentProject managementLearning Management SystemSCORM authoring toolsE-learning developmentMicrosoft OfficeVideo editingVirtual conferencing toolsAdult learning theorySolution-orientedCreative methodologiesAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of 6-8 years in the learning industry with extensive experience related to instructional design, knowledge management, and pragmatic/curriculum development

Proven success in leading the design and execution of organization-wide training programs

Strong instructional design and content development skills across various modalities (in-person, virtual, hybrid, online, project-based/cohort-based learning)

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with technical SMEs and cross-functional leadership

Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple high-impact initiatives

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and SharePoint

Experience with SCORM authoring tools and e-learning development, Articulate 360 preferred

Familiarity with LMS administration, Learn365 or Zensai products preferred

Knowledge of video editing and virtual conferencing tools

Understanding of adult learning theory, instructional best practices, and current learning technology trends

Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision

Exceptional follow-through, attention to detail and responsiveness

Solution-oriented and flexible under pressure

Creative and willing to explore new methodologies

Receptive to feedback