Senior Learning and Development Consultant

Penske; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske is seeking a Senior Consultant for Leadership Development responsible for driving leadership initiatives across the organization. The role involves designing and facilitating leadership programs aimed at fostering the growth of frontline leaders.

The ideal candidate will have experience in learning design and strong facilitation skills. Candidates should be located near Reading, PA, and comfortable collaborating closely with business leaders and HR partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and evaluating leadership development programs.
• Strong facilitation skills and techniques.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop leadership development initiatives.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person programs.
• Conduct needs assessments and apply instructional design frameworks.

Skills

Facilitation

Learning design

Adult development

Program management

Job description

Position Summary

In Penske Talent Development, it is our mission to create the experiences and resources for our colleagues to transform as human beings. In doing so, we grow the organization’s capacity to serve our communities while being a positive force for good in the world.

The Senior Consultant, Leadership Development is responsible for facilitating a portfolio of leadership development initiatives and solutions for leaders across the enterprise. This role will focus primarily on the growth and development of frontline leaders and may support other learning and development as needed. This role is responsible for facilitation, development, evaluation, administration, and continuous improvement of leadership development programs and other customized solutions that align with our mission and meet the needs of the business.

The role offers the opportunity to manage development initiatives at scale across the enterprise and requires close collaboration with leadership and human resources partners. The ideal candidate will be passionate and experienced in facilitation, learning design and evaluation, and adult development. The Senior Consultant will report to the Senior Manager, Leadership Development. Candidates within commuting distance of Penske’s corporate offices in Reading, PA, 75 miles northwest of Philadelphia, are highly preferred. All candidates must be able to establish and maintain a presence at the corporate campus to advance initiatives with leaders and maintain positive relationships with team members.

Major Responsibilities

In partnership with the Senior Manager, Leadership Development and appropriate stakeholders:

• Design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate asynchronous, virtual, and in-person leadership development programs and initiatives that link business strategies to individual and organization performance.
• Use master facilitation skills and techniques to meet participants where they are and provide a holistic development experience that leads them toward their growing edge.
• Execute critical program management responsibilities, including logistical and administrative tasks.
• Develop relationships and collaborate with key business partners and subject matter experts across the enterprise.
• Conduct needs assessments, applying professional instructional design and organization development frameworks.