Citywide Training & Leadership Programs Lead

City of Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness Program

Dental Insurance

IPERS Retirement

Deferred Compensation

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Annual salary increases

Longevity Pay

Educational assistance

Job summary

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking an innovative Training Program Manager to lead citywide training initiatives that strengthen employee growth, leadership development, and organizational excellence. This role collaborates across departments to design and deliver learning experiences, implement competency models, and measure impact, while promoting a culture of continuous learning and engagement.

The position offers opportunities to shape organizational culture, empower staff, and advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, or related field plus 3–5 years HR experience.
• Equivalent mix of education and experience; 1 year substituting for 1 year of education.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Leads Citywide training needs assessments using data, performance trends, and leadership input.
• Aligns training strategy with City goals, workforce needs, and priorities.
• Designs and implements enterprise and department-specific training programs.
• Develops role-based learning paths, competency models, and training plans.
• Creates and delivers curriculum using in-person, virtual, and blended methods.
• Develops and maintains training materials aligned with policies and regulations.
• Evaluates training effectiveness and implements continuous improvements.
• Establishes and tracks training metrics to measure impact and outcomes.
• Facilitates required, compliance, and strategic training programs.
• Leads new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Administers LMS and training technologies; tracks and reports data.
• Monitors participation and provides insights to leadership.
• Stays current on training best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Training needs assessment

Educational program design

Data-driven decision making

Leadership development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking an innovative Training Program Manager to lead citywide training initiatives that strengthen employee growth, leadership development, and organizational excellence. This role collaborates across departments to design and deliver learning experiences, implement competency models, and measure impact, while promoting a culture of continuous learning and engagement.

The position offers opportunities to shape organizational culture, empower staff, and advance