L&D Program Manager

ARCO Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

5,000 travel stipend

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking an L&D Program Manager to lead the design, execution, and coordination of learning initiatives across the division. You will partner with divisional leaders and HR to identify development needs and deliver programs that drive business goals.

You will manage content development, LMS changes, and learning paths in collaboration with the Learning Technology Specialist, while co-managing the division's L&D budget with the Director.

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 development needs within 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 and track 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
• Co-manage the division's L&D budget in partnership with the Director

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Instructional design basics

Project coordination

Education

BA/BS in adult learning, organizational development, organizational behavior, or related field

PM Certification (PMP) is a plus

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

Austin, TX, US; Chicago, IL, US; Dallas, TX, US; Downers Grove, IL, US

About You:

Are you a self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership and a "get things done" attitude? Are you effective at managing multiple initiatives at once, very detail-oriented, and organized, like to be busy and productive, learn quickly, and have a track record of being adaptable in a fluid, high-growth environment? If the answer is, "Yes!" then you may be just who we're looking for!

The L&D Program Manager is responsible for the tactical development, implementation, execution, and coordination of learning programs and initiatives within their assigned division. This role partners closely with divisional leaders, HR business partners, and cross-functional teams to identify development needs and deliver programs that support business goals. The Program Manager works alongside their L&D Program Manager counterpart to ensure consistency and alignment across the enterprise, and partners with the Learning Technology Specialist to implement learning paths, reporting, and system changes that support their division's programs.

A Day in the Life:

• Develop, implement, and assess training programs aligned to business goals and associate development needs within 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 and track 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
• Co-manage the division's L&D budget in partnership with the Director

Necessary 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

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR's Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.