Senior training manager job description
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Senior training manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior training manager job postings.
Sample senior training manager requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in Training and Development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to travel for training sessions.
Sample required senior training manager soft skills
- Ability to create and maintain positive relationships.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Senior training manager job description example 1
GRAIL senior training manager job description
GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is focused on alleviating the global burden of cancer by developing pioneering technology to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types early. The company is using the power of next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop its multi-cancer early detection blood test. GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. GRAIL, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ:ILMN). For more information, please visit www.grail.com.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Training Manager to join our new and growing Commercial Operations Team.
This individual will be a thought partner who collaborates with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement effective and scalable sales training programs. This individual will be a dynamic, experienced individual with a track record of success in a learning & development function within the diagnostics or biopharmaceutical industry.
Proven ability to attain clinical & business expertise in assigned products, be an effective facilitator, manage complex projects, influence stakeholders without authority, and communicate within a fast moving and dynamic environment.
This position will work closely across the Commercial team, supporting the Commercial Insights and Operations (CIO) team's vision to “unlock the full potential of the Commercial Organization”.
We're building the best team to take on healthcare's most important challenges. Are you ready to join us?
This role can be remote based within the US.
You Will:Be accountable for planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating new hire and advance training programs for Commercial field employees (Clinic Sales and Enterprise Sales teams) Contribute to the implementation of the Training and Development strategy for the organization, building the clinical, business and market knowledge as well as the communication skills required to effectively engage health care providers (HCPs) and execute on sales objectives Develop and deploy training initiatives that build deep clinical expertise, selling skills and business ownership to translate commercial strategy to actionable behaviors Design and improve training programs utilizing innovative training methods and adult earning principles Assist with the build out of continuous learning platform to offer flexible-just in-time earning that caters to individual development needs Proactively partner with Sales, Marketing, and Medical Affairs teams to identify knowledge gaps and design training solutions to address these Participate in a design and deployment of a leadership development program for commercial leaders Ensure training initiatives are effective and compliant with regulatory guidelines through collaboration with functional partners including Medical, Regulatory and Legal/Compliance.Be a brand ambassador.Participate with the Commercial team on ad-hoc projects.
Your Background Should Include:BA/BS required; 6+ years of experience in commercial functions within the Biotech/Diagnostics industries, field sales experience is a plus and 2+ years of experience in training, experience in field team training preferred Strong clinical acumen and ability to grasp complex scientific topics Ability to successfully manage complex projects and develop own training materials Exhibit passion and empathy to build meaningful experiences for trainees by understanding their needs and learning styles Proactive, results-oriented self-starter motivated by a challenging task and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent written/verbal communication skills and self-awareness Customer-focused with effective stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a primary focus on core responsibilities Self-directed problem solver with a desire to contribute to the Company and team's success Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office software & documents Experience with Veeva PromoMats and a Promotional Review Process is preferred Remote role with the ability to travel when the business requires it (up to 20%)
GRAIL is an Equal Employment Office and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Following extensive monitoring, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, GRAIL US has made the decision to require that all U.S. employees be “Fully Vaccinated” with the COVID-19 vaccine. “Fully Vaccinated” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine (e.g. Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine (e.g. Johnson & Johnson) has been administered. Absent a qualifying exemption, all GRAIL US employees are to comply with this requirement, including providing documentation of such vaccination status, as a condition of employment. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration by GRAIL.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Training Manager to join our new and growing Commercial Operations Team.
This individual will be a thought partner who collaborates with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement effective and scalable sales training programs. This individual will be a dynamic, experienced individual with a track record of success in a learning & development function within the diagnostics or biopharmaceutical industry.
Proven ability to attain clinical & business expertise in assigned products, be an effective facilitator, manage complex projects, influence stakeholders without authority, and communicate within a fast moving and dynamic environment.
This position will work closely across the Commercial team, supporting the Commercial Insights and Operations (CIO) team's vision to “unlock the full potential of the Commercial Organization”.
We're building the best team to take on healthcare's most important challenges. Are you ready to join us?
This role can be remote based within the US.
You Will:Be accountable for planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating new hire and advance training programs for Commercial field employees (Clinic Sales and Enterprise Sales teams) Contribute to the implementation of the Training and Development strategy for the organization, building the clinical, business and market knowledge as well as the communication skills required to effectively engage health care providers (HCPs) and execute on sales objectives Develop and deploy training initiatives that build deep clinical expertise, selling skills and business ownership to translate commercial strategy to actionable behaviors Design and improve training programs utilizing innovative training methods and adult earning principles Assist with the build out of continuous learning platform to offer flexible-just in-time earning that caters to individual development needs Proactively partner with Sales, Marketing, and Medical Affairs teams to identify knowledge gaps and design training solutions to address these Participate in a design and deployment of a leadership development program for commercial leaders Ensure training initiatives are effective and compliant with regulatory guidelines through collaboration with functional partners including Medical, Regulatory and Legal/Compliance.Be a brand ambassador.Participate with the Commercial team on ad-hoc projects.
Your Background Should Include:BA/BS required; 6+ years of experience in commercial functions within the Biotech/Diagnostics industries, field sales experience is a plus and 2+ years of experience in training, experience in field team training preferred Strong clinical acumen and ability to grasp complex scientific topics Ability to successfully manage complex projects and develop own training materials Exhibit passion and empathy to build meaningful experiences for trainees by understanding their needs and learning styles Proactive, results-oriented self-starter motivated by a challenging task and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Excellent written/verbal communication skills and self-awareness Customer-focused with effective stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a primary focus on core responsibilities Self-directed problem solver with a desire to contribute to the Company and team's success Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office software & documents Experience with Veeva PromoMats and a Promotional Review Process is preferred Remote role with the ability to travel when the business requires it (up to 20%)
GRAIL is an Equal Employment Office and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We will reasonably accommodate all individuals with disabilities so that they can participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Following extensive monitoring, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, GRAIL US has made the decision to require that all U.S. employees be “Fully Vaccinated” with the COVID-19 vaccine. “Fully Vaccinated” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine (e.g. Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine (e.g. Johnson & Johnson) has been administered. Absent a qualifying exemption, all GRAIL US employees are to comply with this requirement, including providing documentation of such vaccination status, as a condition of employment. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration by GRAIL.
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Senior training manager job description example 2
Conduent senior training manager job description
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them.
You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Senior Training Manager, Government Solutions
About the Role
At Conduent, we are ONE TEAM with ONE MISSION. Together we make a difference in the lives of millions every day. In Government Solutions, we're passionate about helping constituents access essential health and human services on behalf of federal, state, and local governments.
Be a part of our Growth
* Plan and manage training development, delivery and budget for our Government Solutions business.
* Manage overall training strategy for Government Solutions including individual client program training plans, content development and delivery.
* Recommend and execute learning strategies to drive organizational success, including strengthening people leader capability.
Drive Quality focused initiatives that find new and better ways to get work done
* Review individual program goals, e.g., SLAs and other quality metrics, identify associate knowledge/skill gaps and recommend solutions to improve associate and client experiences.
* Ensure that identified learning and development needs are aligned with business and program objectives.
Optimize process and technology to increase Efficiency and effectiveness
* Assess existing training content across all programs to identify and recommend opportunities that decreases training time and improves operational efficiency.
* Create and reports on learning metrics with all stakeholders.
* Partner with enterprise Learning & Development team to build on existing/available training content .
About You
We're looking for a high energy, out of the box thinker who brings:
* A minimum of 5 years' L& D leader experience working in a matrixed organization.
* Experience with Proponisi or similar employee engagement platforms.
* A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
If you want to make change happen for the better, come join our team!
Perks and Rewards
* Remote Work from Home
* Health and welfare benefits tailored to fit your needs starting on Day One
* Retirement Savings Plan to support you saving for the future
* Employee Discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more
* Career Growth opportunities across a vast portfolio of businesses and global footprint with access to award-winning learning platforms to advance your career.
* Paid Time Off
* Great Work Environment and award-winning culture recognized for our diversity effort
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by clicking on the following link, completing the accommodation request form, and submitting the request by using the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form. For those using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox please download the form first: click here to access or download the form. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy.
At Conduent, we value the health and safety of our associates, their families and our community. Under our current protocols, we do not require vaccination against COVID for most of our US jobs, but may require you to provide your COVID vaccination status, where legally permissible.
You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Senior Training Manager, Government Solutions
About the Role
At Conduent, we are ONE TEAM with ONE MISSION. Together we make a difference in the lives of millions every day. In Government Solutions, we're passionate about helping constituents access essential health and human services on behalf of federal, state, and local governments.
Be a part of our Growth
* Plan and manage training development, delivery and budget for our Government Solutions business.
* Manage overall training strategy for Government Solutions including individual client program training plans, content development and delivery.
* Recommend and execute learning strategies to drive organizational success, including strengthening people leader capability.
Drive Quality focused initiatives that find new and better ways to get work done
* Review individual program goals, e.g., SLAs and other quality metrics, identify associate knowledge/skill gaps and recommend solutions to improve associate and client experiences.
* Ensure that identified learning and development needs are aligned with business and program objectives.
Optimize process and technology to increase Efficiency and effectiveness
* Assess existing training content across all programs to identify and recommend opportunities that decreases training time and improves operational efficiency.
* Create and reports on learning metrics with all stakeholders.
* Partner with enterprise Learning & Development team to build on existing/available training content .
About You
We're looking for a high energy, out of the box thinker who brings:
* A minimum of 5 years' L& D leader experience working in a matrixed organization.
* Experience with Proponisi or similar employee engagement platforms.
* A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
If you want to make change happen for the better, come join our team!
Perks and Rewards
* Remote Work from Home
* Health and welfare benefits tailored to fit your needs starting on Day One
* Retirement Savings Plan to support you saving for the future
* Employee Discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more
* Career Growth opportunities across a vast portfolio of businesses and global footprint with access to award-winning learning platforms to advance your career.
* Paid Time Off
* Great Work Environment and award-winning culture recognized for our diversity effort
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by clicking on the following link, completing the accommodation request form, and submitting the request by using the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form. For those using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox please download the form first: click here to access or download the form. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy.
At Conduent, we value the health and safety of our associates, their families and our community. Under our current protocols, we do not require vaccination against COVID for most of our US jobs, but may require you to provide your COVID vaccination status, where legally permissible.
Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.
Senior training manager job description example 3
Pentair senior training manager job description
Are you energized at the thought of leading the strategy for building leadership capability in a growing organization? Do you also enjoy creating and leading leadership development programming? If so, this role could be a great opportunity for you! At Pentair, we are committed to building an internal pipeline of excellent leaders and putting strong development programming in place to enable that goal. As the Senior Manager for Learning and Development you will lead our Global Learning and Development COE, reporting to the VP of Talent Management and Organization Development. In this role your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the efforts to advance our development culture through
* Owning and driving innovative and engaging development tools, resources and programming that help to further advance our global professional population
* Partnering with internal stakeholders to drive an integrated communication strategy to engage and connect the broader population to initiatives focused on development
* Owning and monitoring the continued investment in the My Development hub - a centralized location for employees to find development related content
* Leading and managing all global Leadership Development efforts across the organization by
* Owning and continuously driving efforts to further strengthen our Pentair Growth Managers
* Overseeing the delivery of all Growth Manager Programming across the global locations
* Provide critical analytics to assess the effectiveness of programming to help inform content adjustments
* Building and maintaining a bench of internal and external partners/vendors to support the delivery of programming (for external partnerships - this will include negotiating contracts and ongoing management of relationships)
* Assessing the organization's leadership development needs and identify and/or create programming that fills gaps in curriculum or overall current program architecture
* Project management and delivery of all leadership development programming, at times working through internal and external partners to deliver. This includes, course slates, program design, delivery and participant communication.
* Partner in the strategy, design and delivery of our high potential and executive development programming
* Leading the continued progression of the L&D function by
* Establishing and lead a training community of practice across the organization and provide organizational guidance and consultation regarding resources and learning
* Providing timely and relevant communications and information; proactively provide project status updates to executive leadership, partners and stakeholders.
* Setting and tracking annual budget and contracts.
* Ownership of the Global Learning Management system (Workday)
* Ad hoc programming support for critical capability development.
* Directly lead a Training Specialist (1 direct report) and indirectly manage multiple external partnerships to deliver on the team's goals
Required Experience & Education
* Bachelors degree or advanced degree (strongly preferred) in Human Resources, Learning and Organizational Development or Industrial/Org Psychology
* 8+ years of experience in a similar or related role in Learning and Development, to include working with and teaching executive cohorts
* Significant training, education and development experience with a deep understanding of training tools for a variety of courses, delivery methods and with global audiences.
* Familiarity with new technological tools and resources that advance creative solutions for training and adult learning.
* Experience developing strategy and leading teams
* LMS skills inclusive of standardizing expectations and establishing governance
* Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects of small and large magnitude
* Strong project management and delivery of programming
* Very familiar with learning theories and principles; applying them to lead to enhanced outcomes
* Past experience in Instructional design with experience with different authoring tools
Required Skills and Capabilities
* Excellent platform skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication, including Executive communication skills
* Experience with providing development curriculum in support of leadership pipeline development.
* Conceptual and analytical ability
* Excellent consultative and problem solving skills
* Project and program management skills
* Planning, organization and execution skills
* Strong collaboration and relationship building skills, comfort and skill in navigating a global organization
Diversity and Inclusion:
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:
* Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
* Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
* Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
* Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory
* Leading the efforts to advance our development culture through
* Owning and driving innovative and engaging development tools, resources and programming that help to further advance our global professional population
* Partnering with internal stakeholders to drive an integrated communication strategy to engage and connect the broader population to initiatives focused on development
* Owning and monitoring the continued investment in the My Development hub - a centralized location for employees to find development related content
* Leading and managing all global Leadership Development efforts across the organization by
* Owning and continuously driving efforts to further strengthen our Pentair Growth Managers
* Overseeing the delivery of all Growth Manager Programming across the global locations
* Provide critical analytics to assess the effectiveness of programming to help inform content adjustments
* Building and maintaining a bench of internal and external partners/vendors to support the delivery of programming (for external partnerships - this will include negotiating contracts and ongoing management of relationships)
* Assessing the organization's leadership development needs and identify and/or create programming that fills gaps in curriculum or overall current program architecture
* Project management and delivery of all leadership development programming, at times working through internal and external partners to deliver. This includes, course slates, program design, delivery and participant communication.
* Partner in the strategy, design and delivery of our high potential and executive development programming
* Leading the continued progression of the L&D function by
* Establishing and lead a training community of practice across the organization and provide organizational guidance and consultation regarding resources and learning
* Providing timely and relevant communications and information; proactively provide project status updates to executive leadership, partners and stakeholders.
* Setting and tracking annual budget and contracts.
* Ownership of the Global Learning Management system (Workday)
* Ad hoc programming support for critical capability development.
* Directly lead a Training Specialist (1 direct report) and indirectly manage multiple external partnerships to deliver on the team's goals
Required Experience & Education
* Bachelors degree or advanced degree (strongly preferred) in Human Resources, Learning and Organizational Development or Industrial/Org Psychology
* 8+ years of experience in a similar or related role in Learning and Development, to include working with and teaching executive cohorts
* Significant training, education and development experience with a deep understanding of training tools for a variety of courses, delivery methods and with global audiences.
* Familiarity with new technological tools and resources that advance creative solutions for training and adult learning.
* Experience developing strategy and leading teams
* LMS skills inclusive of standardizing expectations and establishing governance
* Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects of small and large magnitude
* Strong project management and delivery of programming
* Very familiar with learning theories and principles; applying them to lead to enhanced outcomes
* Past experience in Instructional design with experience with different authoring tools
Required Skills and Capabilities
* Excellent platform skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication, including Executive communication skills
* Experience with providing development curriculum in support of leadership pipeline development.
* Conceptual and analytical ability
* Excellent consultative and problem solving skills
* Project and program management skills
* Planning, organization and execution skills
* Strong collaboration and relationship building skills, comfort and skill in navigating a global organization
Diversity and Inclusion:
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:
* Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
* Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
* Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
* Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory
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Updated March 14, 2024
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