Learning & Development Manager

Suntec Concreteabout 1 month ago
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

  • Own the enterprise learning strategy and multi-year roadmap for Suntec U, aligning it to business goals, workforce needs, and the Leadership Excellence Formula.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent and capability development, shaping how Suntec grows its people from the field up.
  • Translate business priorities into learning investments, and measure Suntec U's impact on performance, retention, and internal advancement.

Curriculum Strategy and Design

  • Partner with department leaders and stakeholders to assess learning needs, shape content and curriculum, and align training initiatives to the organization's goals.
  • Develop and execute the Suntec U curriculum, integrating the core elements of workforce development to support career advancement and skill growth.

Learning Delivery and Content

  • Deliver a blended learning model that combines instructor-led training, virtual sessions, and self-paced e-learning to improve access for a distributed workforce.
  • Oversee the development of training materials, keeping content accurate, current, and effective for a field-based workforce.

Learning Technology and E-Learning

  • Own the e-learning function, including the development, production, and deployment of e-learning courses and digital content, with consistent quality across all online learning.
  • Manage the Learning Management System (LMS), maintaining an organized library of training materials and clear records of participant progress.

Program Effectiveness and Measurement

  • Establish metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and adjust based on participant feedback and performance data.
  • Stay current on industry developments and education trends and keep Suntec U aligned to how the field actually works.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with external educational institutions and organizations to broaden learning opportunities.

Direct Reports

  • Suntec U Facilitator: delivers instructor-led and virtual training across the enterprise, and keeps program content current and consistent in the field.
  • E-Learning Creator & LMS Administrator: develops e-learning content and administers the LMS, maintaining course quality, access, and completion records.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience: in learning and development, organizational development, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability: to develop and implement large-scale training programs.
  • Strong knowledge: of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training methodologies.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work effectively: across all levels of the organization, from field crews to senior executives.
  • Proven project management skills: with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
  • Experience with learning management systems: and e-learning platforms.
  • Hands-on experience: with an HRIS platform (UKG or similar).
  • Willingness to travel: 25% of the time.
  • Bachelor's degree: in Business, Education, Organizational Development, or related experience.
  • Experience in the construction industry: (preferred).

Overview

The Learning and Development Manager owns the strategy, build, and oversight of Suntec University (Suntec U), the enterprise's internal learning function. This role translates business and workforce needs into a multi-year learning roadmap, leads the Suntec U team that delivers it, and serves as a highly influential partner to leadership on how Suntec develops its people. The right candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader who connects learning directly to safety, performance, and career growth, and who sets the standard for capability development across a distributed, field-based workforce.

Required Skills

Curriculum Strategy and Design
Project Management
Instructional Design
Adult Learning Principles
Strategic Leadership
Learning Delivery and Content
Collaboration
Communication
Program Effectiveness and Measurement
Learning Technology and E-Learning
Training Methodologies