Director, Learning & Development

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Premise is seeking an experienced Learning & Development leader to develop and execute enterprise-wide education programs. The role focuses on leadership development, technical training creation, onboarding, and continuous improvement across field and office operations.

You will manage LMS operations, collaborate with department leaders, and build a culture of readiness and safety. Strong communication and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Seven+ years in Learning & Development with enterprise-wide scope.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide learning programs.
• Experience developing leadership development programs.
• Experience creating technical training materials.
• Administering learning management systems.
• Partnering with schools/trade organizations.
• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• OSHA knowledge.
• Strong change management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide learning and development strategy.
• Create annual and multi-year training and development roadmaps.
• Partner with field leadership to identify skill gaps and ramp up employees.
• Lead craft development and apprenticeship programs.
• Develop and deliver blended learning solutions (classroom, virtual, on-site).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create current content.
• Own onboarding programs to accelerate productivity and reinforce culture.
• Design and deliver leadership development programs.
• Maintain operational knowledge documentation and SOPs.
• Ensure knowledge is documented and shared across the organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning aligned with company values.
• Manage LMS, training calendar, scheduling, vendors, and compliance.
• Establish metrics and continuously improve programs based on outcomes.

Skills

LMS Administration

Leadership Development Design

Technical Training Materials

Project Management

Facilitation & Presentation

Change Management

Communication & Relationship Building

OSHA Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

LMS

E-Learning Platforms

Virtual Learning Tools

Job description

• Develop and execute Premise's enterprise-wide learning and development strategy by identifying current and future capability gaps across field and office operations and aligning learning initiatives with the company's strategic goals and workforce planning needs
• Create annual and multi-year training and development roadmaps aligned with company growth objectives.
• Partner with field leadership and department leaders to identify skill gaps, ramp-up new employees, develop crew foremen, rollout new equipment, meet customer requirements, adopt technology and meet quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead Premise's craft development strategy by working with apprenticeship organizations, supporting apprentice progression, coordinating technical instruction, developing mentoring programs, measuring apprentice success and supporting journeyman development
• Develop and deliver learning using a blended approach that includes classroom instruction, virtual learning, jobsite coaching, hands-on demonstrations, e-learning and video instruction
• Partner with subject matter experts to create technical content and ensure it remains current and relevant.
• Own and continuously improve onboarding programs that deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for every employee, accelerating time to productivity while reinforcing Premise's culture, values, safety expectations, and quality standards.
• Design, develop and deliver leadership development programs that build the skills, confidence, and effectiveness of leaders at all levels.
• Develop and maintain the company's operational knowledge documentation including standard operating procedures, field manuals, work instructions, best practices, videos, checklists, and technical reference guides.
• Ensure institutional knowledge is documented and shared throughout the organization.
• Build a culture of continuous learning that supports Premise’s corporate value of “Be Ready to Learn”
• Manage all learning operations including learning management system (LMS), monthly training calendar, instructor scheduling, vendor relationships, and compliance documentation
• Establish metrics that demonstrate business impact and continuously evaluate programs and implement improvements based on business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in Learning & Development to include the following:
• designing and implementing enterprise-wide learning programs
• developing leadership development programs
• creating technical training materials
• administering learning management systems
• partnering with schools/trade organizations
• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills
• OSHA knowledge
• Strong change management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing enterprise-wide learning and development strategies, including leadership development programs and technical training materials. Proficient in managing learning operations and utilizing learning management systems to enhance employee onboarding and continuous learning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Learning Management System Administration
• Leadership Development Program Design
• Technical Training Material Creation
• Project Management
• OSHA Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Enterprise-Wide Learning Program Design
• Technical Instruction Development
• Onboarding Program Management
• Metrics Establishment
• Continuous Improvement Implementation

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Facilitation Skills
• Strong Change Management Skills
• Excellent Communication Abilities
• Relationship-Building Abilities

Industry Keywords

• Learning & Development
• Apprenticeship Coordination
• Continuous Learning Culture
• Field Operations
• Quality Improvement Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

• Learning Management System (LMS)
• E-Learning Platforms
• Virtual Learning Tools