Strategic L&D Program Lead—Development & Impact

ARCO the Design/Build Experts; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical after five years + travel

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO the Design/Build Experts in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced L&D Program Manager to lead training initiatives that align with division goals. You will partner with divisional leaders and HR to identify development needs and deliver impactful programs.

Responsibilities include creating detailed project plans, developing content, and coordinating with the LMS team to implement learning paths and reporting. Travel 15-25% is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in adult learning, organizational development, organizational behavior, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5-8 years in Learning & Development, organizational development, or related field, preferably in the construction industry.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training delivery methods
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Passion for learning, improving, and sharing best practices
• Proactive team member with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Experience with public speaking or facilitation preferred
• Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred
• Project Management Certification (PMP) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess training programs aligned to business goals and associate development needs within assigned division.
• Establish partnership as a trusted L&D advisor with divisional operational leaders.
• Collaborate with L&D Program Manager counterpart to ensure unity and consistency across the enterprise.
• Develop detailed shared project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Support content development and design (on-the-job training materials, presentations, and e-learning), and facilitate course offerings when needed.
• Partner with the Learning Technology Specialist to implement learning paths, reporting structures, and system changes in the LMS that support division programs.
• Co-manage the division's L&D budget in partnership with the Director.
• Travel between 15-25% required

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Training delivery

Flexibility & adaptability

Attention to detail

Public speaking/ facilitation

Learning Management Systems

Project management (PMP)

Education

BA/BS degree in adult learning or related field

Job description

ARCO the Design/Build Experts in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced L&D Program Manager to lead training initiatives that align with division goals. You will partner with divisional leaders and HR to identify development needs and deliver impactful programs.

Responsibilities include creating detailed project plans, developing content, and coordinating with the LMS team to implement learning paths and reporting. Travel 15-25% is required as part of the role.