Senior Learning Strategy Consultant

The Senior Learning Strategy Consultant is responsible for working with senior business leaders across the organization to define critical employee learning strategies that will accelerate talent and improve business results. The main focus of the role is to identify and define training initiatives that will increase business unit performance. The end-to-end solutions defined by the Senior Learning Consultant must augment employee skills specific to that business unit’s talent requirements, enhancing operational results by improving leader, manager, team, and individual performance, while increasing employee retention

The Senior Learning Strategy Consultant plays an integral role in conducting skills assessments and determining talent strengths and weaknesses. The Learning Strategy Consultant will also work with the Human Resources Business Partners, Talent Management consultants, and Vice Presidents and Directors within the business to proactively identify key training-related initiatives that will support the execution of talent strategies to promote the successful achievement of business objectives.

• Consult with the Human Resources Business Partner, Senior Business Unit Leadership, and Talent Management Consultants to gain deep understanding of business unit initiatives, talent strategies, and organizational challenges.

• Conduct thorough needs analyses to assess the state of the business, identify the key performance and skills/knowledge gaps, and recommend the appropriate training solutions available to drive key organizational results. Evaluate business strategies, succession plans, hiring plans, and skill assessments to determine the most effective training and development strategies to support the business needs. Define and document appropriate solutions. Present solutions, gather feedback, revise accordingly, and build consensus and buy-in to implement these strategies.

• Partner with the business to provide consultation on execution strategies to use for integration and reinforcement of the strategies.

• Lead the analysis and reporting of effectiveness and quality measures across recommended learning programs. Analyze all relevant data and take the appropriate actions to improve overall quality and effectiveness of our programs.

• Participate in the design and implementation of branding, marketing, and communication strategies to build awareness of the organization’s curriculum and learning programs.

Qualifications

Human Performance Consulting – Assesses existing employee performance and can define impactful strategies to increase effectiveness of individuals and business units.

Visioning- Translates Company vision into specific directives and actions; understands and operationalizes Company vision into clear priorites; aligns resources to achieve the vision

Process Management- Skilled at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and innovation; can get more out of few resources

Business Acumen- Understands the overall “big picture” of what drives the business,
including the business model, competitive position in the marketplace, business operations and the factors that drive Company profitability

Communication Skills- Communicates effectively, openly, honestly, and consistently with others, and is able to deliver difficult feedback directly and appropriately; actively listens and acknowledges what others are saying; responds to statements and comments of others in way that reflect understanding

Building Relationships- Builds trust and reapport with others; develops and maintains
collaborative partnership with customers and others to meet mutual goals and objectives

Achievement/Results Oriented- Understands what results are important and is driven to achieve results; focuses time, effor and resources to achieve results

Analytical Thinking – Analyzes information, identifies key issues and relationships, and
draws logical conclusions; identifies the root causes of problems and develops solutions

Strategic Thinking- Identifies opportunities to achieve long-range objectives and goals, and to create a competitive advantage for the Company; engages in business planning with a future-oriented perspective, anticipating impacts and consequences to the business; sees the ‘big picture”
Proficient skills using Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.

Ability to influence directors, vice presidents, and senior vice presidents by demonstrating professional maturity, business knowledge, and self-confidence.

Strong analytical skills to evaluate and interpret data and/or refine existing methods and techniques to reach conclusions.
Strong interpersonal skills to build strategic alliances with management and gain commitment to implement change solutions, develop leadership skills, and provide coaching.

Strong leadership skills that exhibit passion and commitment to lead by example, drive strategic and cultural change, and maximize effectiveness in achieving business goals.

Takes the initiative to interact with management at all levels to determine current and future organizational needs; develop action plans and programs for meeting these needs.

Strong planning and process management skills to measure performance impact; ability to perform at a highly effective level in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

Pays attention to the details and can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effects.

Uses rational analysis to clarify goals and provides clear direction to achieve high levels of goal achievement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.