Sr. Professional Development Trainer

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

Summary

The Senior Professional Development Trainer is a catalyst for growth, empowering employees and leaders to reach their full potential through facilitating engaging, in-person learning experiences and innovative professional development programs. This role combines exceptional facilitation, instructional design, and coaching expertise to create meaningful learning journeys that inspire confidence, capability, and leadership at every level of the organization. Working closely with the Training and Development Manager and broader team, this individual will help shape and elevate key talent initiatives, including emerging leader, leadership development, and mentoring programs. As a trusted mentor, subject matter expert, and strategic learning partner, the trainer will champion a culture of continuous learning while ensuring development opportunities align with organizational priorities and long-term business goals. Beyond delivering impactful programs, this role serves as a driving force behind the enterprise learning strategy , building connections, fostering leadership excellence, and helping individuals translate learning into lasting performance and growth. This position is expected to facilitate in-person learning at least two days per week.

Essential Functions and 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 Individual Development Plans (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.

Travel and Facilitation Requirements

• Travel required a minimum of one day per week.
• This position facilitates in-person classes a minimum of two days per week.
• Overnight stays may be required for conferences or other work-related travel once per month

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Training, Human Resources, Education, Business, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and leading professional development or training content
• Demonstrated experience facilitating advanced or multi‑session training programs
• Experience providing coaching or developmental support to leaders or employees
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across functions without direct authority

Employee Benefits

• 401(k) Match and Employer Discretionary Contribution.
• Two different Health Insurance options including an HSA health insurance option with a Dollar for Dollar match up to $1,200.00 per year.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Credit Union Access.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Scholarship opportunities for employee's spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.
• Base pay plus annual bonus potential
• Company SuccessShare bonuses

Physical Requirements

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

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