Manager, Professional and Organizational Development Programs (Manager III, Grade M3)

Montgomery Co; Rockville, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Office of Human Resources (OHR) seeks a Professional Learning and Organizational Development Manager to lead a team of HR professionals, design and implement a comprehensive training program, and align it with County priorities. The role emphasizes leadership development, succession planning, and performance management to elevate workforce capability.

The position focuses on developing and facilitating high-quality learning experiences, leveraging data to measure impact, and

Qualifications

• Five+ years of Leadership experience in Training within a governmental agency, medium-to-large private sector organization, or non-profit.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Adult Learning and Continuous Education Programming or related field.
• Telework may be permitted at supervisor’s discretion and based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supervising, and developing a team of HR professionals responsible for training, day-to-day learning activities, and specialty career advancement programs.
• Designing, implementing, and continuously evaluating a comprehensive learning and organizational development plan aligned with County priorities and workforce needs.
• Creating and curating curriculum and third-party solutions to optimize capabilities for employees and supervisors.
• Developing and facilitating high-quality learning experiences (workshops, cohort programs, coaching frameworks, eLearning, asynchronous modules, communities of practice) for staff at all levels.
• Spearheading leadership development, including succession planning, mentoring, emerging/established leader programs, and executive coaching partnerships.
• Building a culture of continuous learning, through knowledge-sharing platforms, self-directed learning resources, and career-pathing tools.
• Maintaining and improving enterprise performance management strategy, partnering with departments to drive effective performance planning and evaluations.
• Leveraging data and diagnostics to assess needs, measure impact and guide decisions

Skills

Supervisory experience

Learning & development strategy

Curriculum design

Data-driven decision making

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $98,662 to $150,000 based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Office of Human Resources (OHR) builds and supports a strong, resilient, and innovative workforce of more than 10,000 employees. We are a welcoming, collaborative and human-centric workplace that manages essentials of the full employee experience – from recruitment and selection through offboarding. We deliver people-focused programs such as health and wellness programs and professional development. We manage and implement the County’s HR policy, EEO and salary plans. OHR values diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

OHR seeks a high-impact Professional Learning and Organizational Development Manager (Manager III), who brings supervisory experience, can design and implement an improved operating model, use data to inform and improve service delivery to the County’s comprehensive professional learning and development program. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in the design and development of training programs; succession-planning frameworks; career-growth initiatives; special events; electronic and blended learning; recognition, coaching, and tuition-assistance programs. They also demonstrate expert skill in coaching diverse teams of professionals to elevate performance and practice.

As the Professional Learning and Organizational Development Manager, you will lead development and implementation of a comprehensive training program, including:

• Leading, supervising, and developing a team of HR professionals responsible for training, day-to-day learning activities, and specialty career advancement programs.
• Designing, implementing, and continuously evaluating a comprehensive learning and organizational development plan aligned with County priorities and workforce needs.
• Creating and curating curriculum and third-party solutions to optimize capabilities for employees and supervisors.
• Developing and facilitating high-quality learning experiences (workshops, cohort programs, coaching frameworks, eLearning, asynchronous modules, communities of practice) for staff at all levels.
• Spearheading leadership development, including succession planning, mentoring, emerging/established leader programs, and executive coaching partnerships.
• Building a culture of continuous learning, through knowledge-sharing platforms, self-directed learning resources, and career-pathing tools.
• Maintaining and improving enterprise performance management strategy, partnering with departments to drive effective performance planning and evaluations.
• Leveraging data and diagnostics to assess needs, measure impact and guide decisions

Additional Information

The Professional Learning and Organizational Development Manager serves as a strategic partner within a union and non-union environment, dedicated to cultivating a labor relations climate rooted in mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. This role is essential in driving organizational growth while fostering collaborative and productive professional relationships.

Additional Requirements

• Flexible Schedule: Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as necessary to meet operational demands.
• External Engagement: Availability to attend offsite meetings, events, and other work-related functions.
• Professional Development: Commitment to completing all mandatory training within established timeframes.

Experience

At least five (5) years of Leadership experience in Training within a governmental agency, medium-to-large private sector organization, or non-profit.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Adult Learning and Continuous Education Programming or other related fields of study.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.

*NOTE: Telework availability is not guaranteed during the 12-month probationary period. Telework may be permitted at the discretion of the supervisor and based on operational needs.

Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating the following experience in their resume

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or other graduate-level degree, in human resources management, business administration or industrial-organizational psychology, adult learning, continuous education or other related field of study with a demonstrated connection to leading talent acquisition services to a large organization
• Completion of professional human resources certification, such as Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
• Three (3) or more years of direct supervision of human resources professionals responsible for leadership, design and implementation of comprehensive training programs

Applications for candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine relevant experience in the following areas:

• In-depth knowledge of adult learning strategies, instructional design, and training methodologies
• Effective leadership abilities to guide and motivate teams, departments or individuals toward common organizational goals
• Significant experience in supervising teams, including training, mentorship, performance management of employees, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement training and educational strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.
• Proven experience in implementing, managing, and optimizing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to enhance delivery of training and professional learning programs
• Prior experience working within a county or municipal government setting, with a strong understanding of public sector training challenges and best practices
• Proficiency in analyzing training metrics and generating comprehensive reports to measure training effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making.
• Experience with implementing and analyzing various assessments used in the professional development programs.
• Experience managing relationships with external training vendors and agencies.
• Experience with development and implementing training related policy
• Knowledge of FLSA, EEO and other Federal, State and/or County laws, regulations and policies affecting human resources.
• Experience working tactfully, and effectively with elected/appointed officials, union representatives, employees, supervisors and managers, community leaders.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including presenting complex information to high level officials and the public, and establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships with internal and external customers and partners.