L&D Program Architect for Growth & Impact

ARCO; Brentwood (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional/ Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Medical, dental, vision

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking a driven L&D Program Manager to lead the design, implementation, and coordination of learning initiatives across divisions. You will partner with HR, leaders, and cross-functional teams to align development with business goals and drive enterprise-wide consistency.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in L&D, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with instructional design and LMS platforms.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in adult learning, organizational development, organizational behavior, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5-8 years in Learning & Development, organizational development, or related field, preferably in the construction industry.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training delivery methods.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
• Passion for learning, improving, and sharing best practices.
• Proactive team member with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Experience with public speaking or facilitation preferred.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess training programs aligned to business goals and associate needs within the assigned division.
• Establish partnership as a trusted L&D advisor with divisional operational leaders.
• Collaborate with L&D Program Manager counterpart to ensure unity and consistency across the enterprise.
• Develop detailed shared project plans to monitor progress.
• Support content development and design (on-the-job training materials, presentations, and e-learning), and facilitate course offerings when needed.
• Partner with the Learning Technology Specialist to implement learning paths, reporting structures, and system changes in the LMS that support division programs.
• Travel between 15-25% required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Written/verbal communication

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Project management

Public speaking

LMS familiarity

Education

BA/BS in adult learning/OD/related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

ARCO is seeking a driven L&D Program Manager to lead the design, implementation, and coordination of learning initiatives across divisions. You will partner with HR, leaders, and cross-functional teams to align development with business goals and drive enterprise-wide consistency.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in L&D, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with instructional design and LMS platforms.