Senior Leader Development Facilitator

Ohio Cat; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Cat is seeking a Senior Professional Development Trainer to catalyze growth by delivering in-person learning experiences and innovative development programs. You will design, facilitate, coach, and mentor across leadership levels, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities and business goals.

Expect two in-person days per week and ongoing collaboration with the Training and Development Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing, and leading professional development or training content.
• Experience facilitating advanced or multi-session training programs.
• Experience coaching or providing developmental support to leaders or employees.

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate in person, and continuously collaborate with the team to improve professional development programs.
• Lead the development and implementation of emerging leaders, leadership development, and mentoring programs.
• Facilitate complex, high-impact learning experiences for leaders, managers, and experienced employees. Provide individual and small-group coaching to support leadership development, performance improvement, and IDPs.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and recommend development solutions aligned with organizational priorities.
• Work with the Training and Development Manager to consult with leaders and key stakeholders to identify capability gaps and define program objectives and outcomes.
• Use participation data, learner feedback, and performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness, recommend improvements, and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Support change management and communication efforts associated with new learning programs and organizational initiatives.
• Ensure professional development programs align with and integrate effectively into broader organizational training initiatives.
• Partner with technical training, Human Resources, and enterprise learning teams to coordinate content, timing, and the learner experience.
• Apply advanced instructional design and adult learning principles to create engaging and effective in-person learning experiences.
• Facilitate train-the-trainer sessions and provide observation-based coaching to strengthen the effectiveness of facilitators, including early-career trainers and interns transitioning into trainer roles.
• Stay current on professional development and adult learning best practices and promote a culture of continuous learning across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support evolving leadership and organizational objectives.

Skills

Facilitation

Instructional design

Coaching

Mentoring

Leadership development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Training, Human Resources, Education, Business, or related field

Job description

Ohio Cat is seeking a Senior Professional Development Trainer to catalyze growth by delivering in-person learning experiences and innovative development programs. You will design, facilitate, coach, and mentor across leadership levels, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities and business goals.

Expect two in-person days per week and ongoing collaboration with the Training and Development Manager.