Position Summary:

As a member of the learning team this position’s primary focus is on the end-to-end ownership & development of key learning programs. This person will be expected to explore, apply & assess all nomination-based programs to ensure the right offerings are available. Nomination-based programs may also include coaching, mentoring & culture-based activities.

This position partners with HR Teams, senior leaders & hi-potential employees to drive individual & team, performance, capability, and career development across NUSA.  

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Management: Build, Maintain & Assess Key Development Programs & Experiences (70%)

• Create and implement effective learning programs of varying size and complexity in a hybrid work environment; Direct, organize and manage program activities at all levels
• Work closely with manager to establish yearly program strategy 
• Explore external benchmarks to identify new programs potential
• Assess and evaluate program effectiveness & ROI
• Execute learning strategies and programs to build individual capability and performance
• Develop, curate & and promote access and deployment of development resources 
• Vendor management of all program support 
• Gains alignment from leadership to allocate resources and budget towards relevant programs 
• Monitor external market best practices relating to adult learning, sales capabilities, technology advancements, etc.
• Continue to evolve and develop programming 
• Meet with key stakeholders regularly to ensure HR support and alignment 
• Embed external program support into the internal culture  
• Revamp internal coaching network – manage & sustain 
• Build internal mentor network 

Talent Management & Communications (30%)

• Partner with key stakeholder groups to design, prioritize and deliver L&D solutions based on competency gaps and business needs
• Support development and understanding of Career Development framework at Nestlé
• Develop and deploy programs and resources to accelerate career development
• Work with TPM team to align on nomination-based program selection 
• Work with L&D communications team to align on branding and communication

Requirements and Minimum Education Level:

• BS/BA in Business, Learning & Development, Organization development, HR, Marketing or a related field preferred.
• Coaching certification preferred 
• Position requires up to 10-20% travel 

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years of program management experience or relevant/transferable business experience
• Proven demonstrated experience and success in the development and launch of initiatives 
• Experience presenting to senior leaders

Skills:

• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively address all levels within the organization
• Strong leadership, vendor management and project management skills
• Manage execution, provide direction, and champion change in a complex environment
• Strong organizational and/or project management skills.  Able to lead and manage the development of Capability Building strategy and project manage the deployment and delivery (Plan, organize, budget, communicate, execute, and measure).
• Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors
• Ability to adapt, customize, and deploy content and solutions curated from vendor partners and other internal L&D groups (i.e. Corporate L&OD and Functional L&OD, etc.)
• Ability to work well on cross functional project teams while executing a large-scale project from vision through implementation
• Strong ability to partner with and influence leadership on the importance of culture change and their role in the success of this change 
• Ability to work independently and lead/influence cross functional teams
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
• Strong facilitation skills: Credible, transparent, High energy, enthusiastic, motivational, and engaging style
• Excellent creative and conceptual thinking abilities 
• Proficient in MS Office 

Job ID: 303822 

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