Riggs Cat · 7 hours ago
Director of Riggs University (Learning and Development)
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveRiggs Cat is seeking a Director of Riggs University to design, build, and operate the organizational learning system in alignment with their values. The role involves creating training programs, developing curriculum, and coordinating training efforts to enhance employee learning and competency development.
Machine LearningMachinery ManufacturingRentalSales
Responsibilities
Design, launch, and operate the Riggs University structure, including governance, learning architecture, pathways, and certification frameworks
Define and execute the continuous learning strategy aligned with company goals and workforce needs
Establish Riggs Way standards for curriculum design, delivery, assessment, and certification
Build and support a dedicated team to support Riggs University initiatives
Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and develop technical, operational, leadership and Riggs Way aligned curriculum
Create and manage blended learning solutions (instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, on-the-job training, and assessments)
Ensure curriculum remains current, standardized, scalable, and role-aligned
Establish role-based learning paths and career progression curricula
Deliver instructor-led and virtual training sessions as needed
Coordinate internal facilitators and external training partners
Ensure consistent training quality, learner engagement, and instructional effectiveness
Design, establish and manage internal certification programs aligned to job roles, skills, and performance standards
Develop and administer assessments (knowledge tests, practical evaluations, competency validation)
Maintain certification requirements, renewals, and compliance tracking
Plan, schedule, and coordinate training across departments and locations
Manage logistics including facilities, materials, instructors, and learning technology
Manage training calendars and communicate schedules clearly to employees and managers
Develop and maintain processes to track training completion, certifications, and skill progression
Implement and manage a Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent tools
Provide leadership dashboards highlighting readiness, gaps, completion rates, and trends
Establish and maintain a learning resource center that houses curriculum assets, tools, and supporting materials
Define and ensure content governance, access control, and update processes are followed
Maintain documentation and archiving practices to ensure accuracy and continuity
Measure training effectiveness using completion data, assessment results, performance outcomes, and feedback
Continuously refining curriculum and delivery based on business needs, learner feedback, and operational changes
Stay current on best practices in corporate learning, instructional design, and adult education
Qualification
Required
Experience in designing, building, and operating organizational learning systems
Ability to create scalable training programs and develop company-specific curriculum
Experience in coordinating and delivering training
Knowledge of systems to track employee learning and competency development
Experience working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), leadership, and HR
Ability to align training with business strategy, performance goals, and workforce development needs
Experience in designing and launching learning structures, including governance and learning architecture
Ability to define and execute continuous learning strategies aligned with company goals
Experience in establishing standards for curriculum design, delivery, assessment, and certification
Ability to build and support a dedicated team for learning initiatives
Experience in partnering with SMEs to design and develop curriculum
Ability to create and manage blended learning solutions
Experience in ensuring curriculum remains current, standardized, scalable, and role-aligned
Ability to establish role-based learning paths and career progression curricula
Experience in delivering instructor-led and virtual training sessions
Ability to coordinate internal facilitators and external training partners
Experience in ensuring consistent training quality and learner engagement
Ability to design and manage internal certification programs
Experience in developing and administering assessments
Ability to maintain certification requirements and compliance tracking
Experience in planning, scheduling, and coordinating training across departments
Ability to manage logistics including facilities, materials, instructors, and learning technology
Experience in managing training calendars and communicating schedules
Ability to develop and maintain processes to track training completion and certifications
Experience in implementing and managing a Learning Management System (LMS)
Ability to provide leadership dashboards highlighting training metrics
Experience in establishing and maintaining a learning resource center
Ability to define content governance and update processes
Experience in maintaining documentation and archiving practices
Ability to measure training effectiveness and refine curriculum based on feedback
Knowledge of best practices in corporate learning, instructional design, and adult education
Company
Riggs Cat
Riggs Cat provides new and used machine sales, machine rental services, and hydraulics machine shop services.
Founded in 1927
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
George Cress, CPA
President/COO
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