Learning & Development Program Manager

The Bernard Group Inc; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

Job summary

The Bernard Group Inc, a 1,000-person visual merchandising company and 100% employee-owned, seeks a Learning & Development Program Manager in Chanhassen, MN. Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of technical, leadership and soft-skill training across the organization.

You will partner with leaders, coach internal trainers, manage LMS usage (360Learning preferred) and develop a centralized training content library to support employees at all levels, including production shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field; advanced learning techniques training is a plus.
• Eight or more years designing, developing and delivering training for adult learners.
• Five+ years of experience managing others and their development.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, coaching and PM skills.
• Experience with LMS management; 360Learning preferred.
• Adobe Suite and web-based authoring tools (Captivate/Articulate/Canva) proficient.
• Hands-on use of generative AI tools for instructional design and assessment.
• Portfolio or examples of training development work.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify training needs and define learning objectives.
• Design, deliver and evaluate eLearning, videos, classroom sessions and blended programs.
• Develop, schedule, deliver and track training for staff and managers.
• Coach internal trainers and leaders; mentor network of trainers.
• Select training methods to reinforce skills and enable distance learning.
• Build a central repository of training content and resources.
• Research new techniques and improve program content and delivery.
• Manage external training vendor relationships as needed.

Skills

Presentation & facilitation

Coaching & mentoring

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Instructional design

Generative AI in learning

Portfolio of training work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced training in adult learning

Tools

Adobe Suite

Captivate

Articulate

Canva

360Learning

Job description

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Learning & Development Program Manager

Full Time MN01, Chanhassen, MN, US

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

We are looking for aLearning & Development Program Manager who is passionate about helping people grow and turning business needs into engaging, practical learning experiences. In this role, you will partner with leaders and subject matter experts across the organization to build technical, leadership and soft-skill training that supports employees at every level.

As a member of our Human Resources team, you will lead the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of learning programs, coach internal trainers and leaders, and make training resources accessible to employees throughout the organization.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with four days in office at our Chanhassen, MN location. Occasional early morning or evening flexibility is needed to support training across production shifts.

A variety of these traits will help land you this job

• you are an engaging presenter and facilitator who makes learning approachable, relevant and memorable.
• you enjoy coaching and mentoring leaders and team members to strengthen their skills and confidence.
• you build trust and strong relationships with people across departments and at all levels of an organization.
• you can turn complex information and business needs into clear, practical training materials.
• you bring creativity and analytical thinking to your work, using feedback and results to improve learning experiences.
• you take initiative, manage competing priorities and follow projects through from concept to completion.
• you work well independently and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• you are curious about new learning tools and methods, including ways to use generative AI to support instructional design.

On top of that you must

• have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field; advanced training or certification in adult learning techniques is a plus.
• bring eight or more years of experience designing, developing and delivering training content for adult learners at a variety of skill levels.
• have five or more years of experience managing others with responsibility for their development.
• demonstrate strong presentation, facilitation, coaching and project management skills.
• have experience managing and administering learning management systems; experience with 360Learning is preferred.
• have experience using Adobe Suite tools and one or more web-based authoring tools, such as Captivate, Articulate or Canva.
• have hands‑on experience using generative AI tools to support instructional design, scriptwriting, communications and assessment creation.
• be able to share examples or a portfolio of your training development work.
• be comfortable working on the production floor, wearing required personal protective equipment and supporting training across shifts; experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment is preferred.

In this position, you will

• partner with leadership and business partners to identify training needs, define learning objectives and recommend effective learning solutions.
• collaborate with subject matter experts to design, develop, deliver and evaluate eLearning, videos, classroom experiences, assessments, activities, job aids and blended learning programs.
• develop, schedule, deliver and track training for employees and managers.
• provide leadership coaching, mentorship and skill development to support individual and organizational growth.
• help subject matter experts select training methods that reinforce skills, support distance learning and improve knowledge transfer for new employees.
• build and maintain a central repository of training content that employees can easily access.
• develop and support a network of internal trainers through Train the Trainer sessions, coaching and ongoing mentorship.
• research training techniques and recommend improvements to program content, format and delivery.
• manage external training vendor relationships as needed.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview

• We're a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
• This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN 55317

Compensation Range

$95 ,000 - $115,000 annually

*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits Overview

The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:

• Paid parental leave
• Retirement Savings programs:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
  • 401k with a company match
• Flexible Work Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment

What, still want more? We have it.

• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
• We have fun!

The Art of Teams at TBG

We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.