Senior Director, Learning & Development

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the concrete industry seeks a Senior Director for Learning and Development to manage and enhance its educational programs. This role offers the opportunity to leverage extensive experience in instructional design to impact the workforce development of member companies, with flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience managing the learning function.
• Knowledge of instructional systems design and its application to workforce learning.
• Demonstrated track record in managing successful training programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the learning and development program.
• Conduct learning needs analysis and develop educational programs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and optimize learning outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Instructional technologies

Presentation skills

Education

Master of Arts in Instructional Systems Design

Tools

MS Office

Protech

BlueSky

Monday.com

Job description

Job Title

Senior Director, Learning and Development

Reports to

Senior Vice President, Learning & Development

Department

Learning & Development

Location

Headquartered in Alexandria, VA (position may be fully remote)

Date

February 1, 2025

About NRMCA

Founded in 1930, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) is the leading industry advocate. Our mission is to provide exceptional value for our members by responsibly representing and serving the entire ready mixed concrete industry through leadership, promotion, education and partnering to ensure ready mixed concrete is the building material of choice.

The Role

NRMCA's Senior Director of Learning and Development will have responsibility for activating the vision and managing the delivery of the Association's strategic direction for the learning and development and workforce development program for the employees of our member companies and affiliate partners.

This includes annually analyzing needs, designing solutions, developing learning programs, delivering instruction, and evaluating all programs for learner satisfaction and organizational impact. This position reports to the Senior Vice President, Learning and Development.

Specific Responsibilities

In coordination with NRMCA colleagues, subject matter experts, key member stakeholders, and colleagues from professional practice:

Plan and Promote

• Understudy and support the annual planning process: course catalog, schedule, and
• Contribute to the annual L&D communication plan, including Feathr social media campaign (daily), eNews articles (weekly), Workforce Development Committee newsletter (monthly), ConcreteInFocus magazine (quarterly).
• Document project plans (including timelines and accomplishments) in team software to build visibility and transparency into workflows and patterns of management.
  
  

Analysis

• Lead and publish the annual learning needs analysis for NRMCA and its co-brands (Build With Strength, Pave Ahead, and EPA grants) on the fiscal year.
• Develop and routinely update learning personas for all NRMCA learning
• Research and remain current with trends, advances, and best practices in learning and development to ensure the learning portfolio remains current for the modern
  
  

Design and Development

• Prioritize and build future-focused learning pathways for all learner personas in the NRMCA
• Design learning solutions and programs that; 1) respond to the findings of the annual needs assessment and 2) incorporate research on best practices and trends in learning and
• Adhere strictly to the design and development guidelines for certificate and certification programs, including liaising with the stakeholders and committees.
• Recommend and incorporate new learning technologies and modern instructional techniques into existing curriculum.
• Monitor and enforce the NRMCA curriculum branding and visual identity
• Manage the development of all NRMCA curriculum (virtual, online, face-to-face, and blended) to satisfy the attributes of, and align with, the NRMCA curriculum rubric.
• Integrate all curriculum into the Learning Management System (LMS) and Association Management System (AMS) for accuracy and currency of record-keeping and
• Ensure learning programs and assets follow federal, state, and local legal regulations and accommodate learners of all abilities.
• Develop, coach, mentor, and train faculty and adjunct faculty in facilitation skills and instructional techniques to optimize learning.
  
  

Deliver

• Facilitate training sessions and learning events in a variety of formats, both as core faculty and supporting staff member.
• Serve as the LMS (BlueSky) administrator and manage the delivery of all digital learning
  
  

Evaluate and Account

• Build, deploy, and manage, a rigorous evaluation methodology that incorporates Kirkpatrick's
  
  

four levels and allows NRMCA to (eventually) report on return on investment.

• Design and build systems and dashboards that report on the performance of the L&D portfolio and support quarterly business reviews and annual needs assessment.
• Contribute strategic thought and tactical execution to the C.E. accreditation process.
• Serve as the learning and development knowledge manager, cataloging all learning content and material into a digital library using approved naming conventions and folder structure.
  
  

Partnership and Engagement

• Develop engagement strategies to build a Professional Learning Community maximizing member access to Assess the success of development plans and help member employees make the most of learning opportunities through career pathing.
• Serve as the secondary liaison to the Workforce Development Committee, supporting the planning and facilitation of three annual meetings, engaging members to offer insight that supports short- and long-term goals for industry workforce enhancement and sustainability, as well as obtain insight about HR-compliance related advocacy needs.
  
  

Requirements And Skills

Education: Master of Arts in Instructional Systems Design

Relevant Experience: At least ten years of experience managing the learning function, with a special emphasis on workplace learning for adult practitioners.

Knowledge

• All aspects of the theory and practice of instructional systems design and its application to workforce learning and performance improvement.
• Accreditation procedures and professional certification
• Adult learning theories and their application to training
• Instructional technologies (including digital, mobile, and social), eLearning authoring tools, and LMS integration.
• Strategic planning, change management, project management, and
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to Must have experience working across multiple networks and stakeholder groups and a proven ability to build strong relationships with member leaders, senior executives, colleagues, vendors, and partner organizations.
• Proven track record in designing, developing, delivering, evaluating, and managing successful in-person, virtual, and digital training programs required.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse
• Experience managing projects and documenting processes (Monday.com preferred)
• Proficient in MS Office, Association Management Systems (Protech), Learning Management Systems (BlueSky) and other instructional technologies.
• Maintain standards of professionalism and service excellence in all functions of the
• Ability to develop trusting and collaborative relationships with teams and colleagues across the organization.
• Ability to take direction while also influencing up, and across, the
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; sharp business
• Demonstrated experience, and comfort, working with a strong leader in pursuit of a bold
  
  

Attitude

• Honest curiosity, bias for action, and field of dreams
• Passion for productivity, generosity of spirit, and strength of conviction in the practice of
• Problem-solver, solution-side thinker, and inside-the-box
• The kind of colleague a colleague would like to
  
  

NRMCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

No relocation reimbursement is offered at this time. While the executive staff works a hybrid schedule out of the NRMCA office Alexandria, Virginia, this position could be fully remote (with occasional onsite requirements) for the right candidate.

Salary: $114000 - $154000 per year