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Amtrak · 3 weeks ago

AVP Training & Development - 90379657 - Wilmington

Wilmington, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$215K/yr - $268K/yr

15+ years exp

Amtrak is a leading transportation company that connects businesses and communities across the country. The AVP Training & Development is responsible for shaping and executing all learning initiatives and apprenticeship programs to enhance employee skills and performance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop and refine the organization’s learning strategy, ensuring they align with our overall business strategy (our Annual Operating Plan and Blueprint Key Actions) and adapts to evolving market conditions and regulatory requirements

Provides strategic leadership and direction for the development, implementation, and execution of all our learning, training, and apprenticeship programs, ensuring compliance with all regulated training requirements, including but not limited to 49 CFR Parts 213, 214, 218, 219, 229, 232, 234, 236, 238, 239, 240, 242, 243, 270 and 272

Lead and mentors a high-performing team of learning professionals and trainers, fostering an environment of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth

Works closely with leadership team and union to ensure learning initiatives support organizational needs and employee growth

Lead the ongoing internal evaluation of the effectiveness of our training & development programs, making data-driven improvements to align with the needs of the organization and its workforce

Ensure all training programs comply with relevant laws, industry standards, and continues to meet or exceed all compliance and regulatory training standards

Oversee budget management through direct reports. Assemble annual budget, summarizes, and submits for approval. Monitor project/program reports for adherence to budget, obtains information to explain variances, and provides assistance as necessary to remain within budgetary constraints or request additional funding

Monitors emerging trends in learning and development, including training methods and best practices, to assess and recommend appropriate solutions for enhancing our learning and development strategies

Devise and implement a business plan to identify subject matter experts in the development, review, evaluation, and revision of technical training programs for compliance with current statutory/regulatory requirements, documented practices technology, operational needs, and other requirements. Forecast needs for instructional standards, methods, and technical approaches and ensures the effective utilization of technical training resources

Provides leadership in support of our mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of Amtrak network while delivering learning programs

Qualification

Learning strategy developmentTraining program complianceData analysisInstructional designLeadershipBudget managementRegulatory knowledgeStrategic thinkingEffective communicationConflict resolutionInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, or related field required (or equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)

15 years of total professional experience required, in railroad operations preferred; at least five years of senior-level management experience with responsibility for training, train operations, and budget management preferred

Advanced leadership and management skills with proven ability to motivate others; effective writing, presentation, meeting and facilitation skills; interpersonal communication; time management; and conflict resolution and investigation skills

Expert knowledge of applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations governing railroad operations, training, and safety

Advanced knowledge of compliance requirements for apprenticeship, training grants, and technical training programs

Strong experience demonstrating the ability to independently develop, drive and contribute to overall strategy and business plans in a rapidly developing, changing environment

Demonstrated success analyzing and interpreting quantitative data and qualitative information related to railroad operations and maintenance, safety, and financial performance sufficient to draw conclusions and make business decisions

Advanced knowledge of learning theories, instructional design methodologies, planning, facilitation, learning policy and implementing efficient learning solutions

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Preferred

Master's degree in Learning & Development, Education, Business, Organizational Development, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources or related degree

Detailed knowledge of Amtrak's business, operation, and financial system

Expert knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in 49 CFR Parts 213, 214, 218, 219, 225, 229, 232, 234, 236, 238, 239, 240, 242, 243, 270 and 272, and Amtrak's Electrical Operating Instructions