Senior Manager, Learning and Development

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

We’re hiring a Senior Manager, Learning and Development who will develop programs to build human capital potential and a strong employee development culture. This candidate will direct the design, planning, and implementation of corporate training programs aligned with the objectives and strategy of the company. Collaborates with functional management teams to assess ongoing and future training and development needs as well as effectiveness of established programs. Facilitates the development of training programs and identify areas for improvement. Develops a program delivery schedule that provides training as needed, ongoing and/or ad hoc. Provides engaging communications about program information to encourage participation and highlight the value and benefits of training. Approves new training techniques and suggests enhancements to existing training programs. Oversees and establishes relationships with vendors to provide additional outside training programs. Manages and develops training coordinators and or SME professionals. Ensures a robust Learning Management System is utilized and managed for maintaining current training needs, reporting and compliance.

Areas of training needs include but are not limited to Regulatory, Environment & Compliance, Leadership skills and general HR related topics. Oversite and selection of Instructor-Led Training, Organizational Development (OD), Training Delivery, Training Management, Training Needs Analysis, Training Program Administration, Training Program Development, Vendor Management, Design Training Materials and Training & eLearning Software.

Duties And Responsabilities

• In coordination with functional leadership, map out annual training plans for all employees
• Manages training programs (outsourced and/or in-house)
• Ensures ongoing review of organization-wide training needs assessment and identifies skills or knowledge gaps. Creates viable plans to improve the training needs.
• Leads the assessment of instructional effectiveness and determines the impact of training on employee skills and KPI’s.
• Ensures curriculum database and training records are up to date.
• Identifies problems and opportunities such as operational changes or industry developments that training could improve.
• Selects and manages LMS vendors third-party training service providers.
• Prepares and implements training budget and ensures that training milestones and goals are met while adhering to approved training budget.
• Develops and maintains organizational communications such as intranet bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources.
• Conducts follow-up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results.
• Modifies programs as needed.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
• Works effectively as a team member with other members of management and the HR staff.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in leading the function of business’s learning and development programs with specific experience in Industrial Materials manufacturing.
• Exceptional ability to move from conceptual needs to applicable training and development programs.
• Creates business case presentations for operational improvement through learning and development deliverables.
• Training Program Administration
• Organizational needs assessment pertaining to skill development.
• Ability to function in a demanding environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation.
• Budget management
• Vendor selection
• Knowledge of LMS and HR systems
• Thorough understanding of training processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Knowledge of training methodologies and e-learning platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in L&D, Human Resources Management
• 7-10 years’ experience designing and implementing employee development programs.
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential preferred.
  
  

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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.