Learning and Development Consultant

Job Description

In Penske Talent and Organizational Development (T&OD), it is our mission to create 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. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Learning and Development Consultant is responsible for supporting the execution of a portfolio of leadership development initiatives and solutions for leaders across the enterprise. This role will focus primarily on the growth and development of leaders who lead a collaborative team of leaders to achieve results. 

This role is responsible for supporting the design, development, and facilitation of leadership development programs and other customized solutions that align with our mission and meet the needs of the business. Working under the guidance of a Senior Manager, the Consultant supports program delivery, develops and maintains program materials, and contributes to needs assessment and analysis efforts. The ideal candidate will have some experience in program management, adult learning, instructional design, and LMS management, and will bring a strong interest in facilitation and a keen attention to detail. The role requires close collaboration with program managers and T&OD partners to support seamless program delivery across the enterprise.

The Consultant will report to the Senior Manager, Leadership Development. Penske’s corporate offices are located in Reading, PA, 75 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Candidates that are within a commutable distance are highly preferred as this role requires regular onsite presence.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

In partnership with the Leadership Development team and appropriate stakeholders:

Program Delivery

• Operate and maintain learning technologies and systems used in the delivery of instructional and/or interactive programs or courses.
• Track completion data and key learning metrics; in addition to leveraging other systems and technologies needed for reporting purposes.
• Assist in the scheduling and administration of sessions.

Instructional Design

• Create and maintain training deliverables such as participant guides, facilitator guides, training slide decks, job-aids, and eLearning modules.

Project Work

• Support the design and implementation of short-term solutions with subject matter experts to develop skills and promote role clarity across the enterprise.
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives and projects.

• Support needs assessments to determine organizational learning and capability requirements. 

• Other projects and tasks as directed by Senior Manager.

Facilitation

• Facilitate interactive instructor- led training sessions (in-person and virtually), meeting participants where they are and providing a holistic development experience that leads them toward their growing edge.