L&D Program Manager

ARCO the Design/Build Experts; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO the Design/Build Experts in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced L&D Program Manager to lead training initiatives that align with division goals. You will partner with divisional leaders and HR to identify development needs and deliver impactful programs.

Responsibilities include creating detailed project plans, developing content, and coordinating with the LMS team to implement learning paths and reporting. Travel 15-25% is required as part of the role.

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.
• Travel between 15-25% required

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Training delivery

Flexibility & adaptability

Attention to detail

Public speaking/ facilitation

Learning Management Systems

Project management (PMP)

Education

BA/BS degree in adult learning or related field

Job description

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.

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.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• 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
• 100% charitable match
• 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.

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
• Travel between 15-25% required

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

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets