Program Manager - Training

Winsupply; Moraine (OH); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Winsupply is seeking a Program Manager to design and execute complex training portfolios that build organizational capability. You will lead a team of coordinators and instructional designers, partner with senior leaders, and drive measurable ROI across Local Company Operations or Support Services Campus tracks.

You will own multi-session learning paths from concept to delivery, align with growth strategies, and ensure agile, scalable programs.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Education, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in program management, corporate talent development, or enterprise‑level operational training design.
• 1–2 years of experience directly leading or coordinating the workloads of instructional designers, program coordinators, or trainers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of program coordinators and instructional designers to meet departmental goals.
• Oversee resource allocation and cross-functional workflows for the team.
• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and growth.
• Autonomously manage, scale, and evolve complex learning pathways from conception through execution.
• Establish milestones and align with company growth strategies.
• Own the Management Development Training Program and related tracks; oversee leadership paths for different tracks.
• Define audience-specific program identities and guide Instructional Designers to build high-impact assets.
• Shift legacy training to agile, modular formats.
• Collaborate with internal leaders to translate knowledge into actionable educational programs.
• Manage subject matter experts databases to ensure accurate records for knowledge sharing.
• Ensure training initiatives translate into measurable business outcomes with ROI.

Conhecimentos

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Training Design

Learning Strategy

Change Management

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / HR / OD / ID / Education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Winsupply is in the business of creating and enabling entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams through wholesale distribution. Winsupply is a group of over 680 locally-owned companies that operate across a variety of industries, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and more. The purpose of the support services campus is to eliminate obstacles and provide support to help our entrepreneurs succeed. Support service employees assist entrepreneurs in achieving their dreams through finance, accounting, IT, and other back-office operations.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for the autonomous, end-to-end design, execution, and continuous strategic alignment of complex training portfolios that drive organizational capability and talent pipeline maturity. Operating with high tactical autonomy and minimal executive oversight, this role ensures our workforce is equipped to sustain rapid organizational growth.

Track Assignment Note: Candidates selected for this role will be strategically deployed into one of two critical business verticals based on organizational need and domain expertise: Local Company Operations or Support Services Campus. Both tracks require a blend of strategic vision and hands‑on execution. Regardless of track assignment, the Program Manager will own the lifecycle of their assigned training programs.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Team Management and Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of program coordinators and instructional designers to successfully meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Oversee resource allocation and cross-functional workflows, ensuring team members are effectively deployed.
• Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
• Autonomously manage, scale, and evolve complex, multi-session learning pathways from conception through execution.
• Establish critical project milestones and maintain alignment with overarching company growth strategies.
• Track Specifics:
  • Local Company: Own the Management Development Training Program (MDTP), scholarship program, and localized operational pathways.
  • Support Services: Oversee sequential leadership paths including Emerging Leaders (high‑potential ICs), Leadership Now, and advanced Third‑Party Executive management programs.
• Define audience‑specific program identities and guide Instructional Designers to build high‑impact learning assets.
• Shift legacy, inefficient training frameworks toward modern, agile, and digestible learning methodologies.
• Track Specifics:
  • Local Company: Oversee advanced instructional modules mapping core job roles (Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Back Office, Financials) and localized operational blueprints.
  • Support Services: Transition overlapping phase models into modular, micro‑learning paths that "graduate" participants through distinct skill milestones.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with internal business leaders to extract institutional knowledge and translate it into actionable educational programs.
• Own the management of subject matter experts databases to ensure an accurate record of industry leaders to share knowledge and contribute to materials on different topics.
• Track Specifics:
  • Local Company: Identify, cultivate, and coordinate top-performing Local Company Presidents and subject matter experts to co‑lead advanced masterclasses.
  • Support Services: Collaborate closely with Service Company leaders to build onboarding and specialized technology‑adoption tracks.

Training Assessment & Execution

• Ensure training initiatives translate into measurable, real‑world business outcomes and a strong return on investment (ROI).
• Track Specifics:
  • Local Company: Drive training application in core business levers, including Data Analytics, Value‑Based Pricing, Matrix Optimization, and Inventory Management.
  • Support Services: Execute standardized training needs audits across Support Campus teams to accurately diagnose capability gaps and propose targeted educational interventions.

Other Duties as Assigned

Competencies for Success:

• Ability to operate with strong tactical judgment; self‑manage projects and hit deadlines seamlessly with minimal direct executive supervision.
• Ability to synthesize complex business goals into structured, multi‑session learning pathways that directly drive organizational capability and talent velocity.
• High comfort level operating in ambiguous environments with minimal oversight; a self‑starter who establishes clear milestones and takes absolute ownership of deadlines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Education, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in program management, corporate talent development, or enterprise‑level operational training design.
• 1–2 years of experience directly leading or coordinating the workloads of instructional designers, program coordinators, or trainers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master’s in Organizational Development (MSOD), Human Resource Management, or Adult Education / Instructional Technology.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Prior experience working within wholesale distribution.

Additional Information

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.
• Ability to travel approximately 20%.

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