Vice President Talent Development

AWP Safety, is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 6,500 professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our own teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Boston Marathon.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Talent Development and Learning is responsible for shaping and executing a transformative leadership, learning and performance management strategy to enhance team members performance, engagement, and career growth.  

AWP Safety is seeking a strong leader with deep expertise in leadership development, training and culture initiatives. The successful candidate will have proven experience leading successful leadership development functions in large and matrixed organizations. They will have expertise in designing and delivering engaging, innovative and impactful training programs for leaders at all levels, from first time managers to senior executives; ensuring that programming aligns with the company’s priorities, values, and leadership behaviors.

This role requires a strategic visionary with a deep understanding of leadership theory and practice, exceptional program management skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives. This position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for enterprise-wide leadership and supervisor development that aligns with AWP Safety’s culture, leadership expectations and equips leaders at all levels to build high-performing teams capable of executing on the company’s strategic priorities.
• Continually identify and calibrate enterprise leadership development priorities through assessments, feedback, focus groups and strong partnership with HR, leaders and stakeholders across the organization.
• Oversee the design and deployment of engaging, multi-modal learning programs that include e-learning, instructor-led training, and peer-to-peer coaching to develop all levels within the organization.
• Establish a strategic approach to leadership development; building a pipeline of future leaders through a suite of programs that supports the growth of high-potential talent and emerging leaders.
• Partner across Talent Management to support mentorship and sponsorship initiatives to enhance and accelerate leadership development and succession planning.
• Design and implement foundational development experiences for managers, focusing on foundational skills such as team management, strategic thinking and performance management; preparing them for expanded leadership responsibilities as their career progress and business needs align.
• Partner with senior executives and department heads across HR and the business to understand leadership opportunities, requirements and ensure development programming aligns with organizational priorities.
• Measure and analyze the effectiveness of development programs, using metrics, feedback and external perspective to continually improve content and delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of learning and development professionals, providing guidance, support and professional growth opportunities aligned to their strengths, capability gaps and areas of interest.
• Develop and manage the budget for leadership and manager development programs, ensuring effective use of resources and cost efficiencies.
• Act as the business owner for external leadership development vendor resources; managing external training providers, as needed.
• Implement and drive succession planning with a focus on mid-management.

This is a hybrid role that needs to sit on the east coast or the mid west - close to a major airport 

35% Travel required 

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

• Must Reside on the East Coast/Mid-West near a major airport
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field; master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in leadership development, talent management or related fields, with at least 5 years serving in a senior leadership role and ideally in a matrix organization.
• Experience building robust instructor-led including virtual and self-paced curricula for new and experienced managers and supervisors.
• Deep understanding of leadership models and adult learning theory and practices.
• Strong project management, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. Ability to think critically, solve problems, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) or other developmental tools.
• A demonstrated commitment to superior customer service and operational excellence.
• Exhibits innovation and creativity in addressing future challenges.
• An understanding of the business benefits of various organizational structures and processes and the ability to build and articulate linkages to improved operating performance.
• Strong teamwork orientation and mentor who models high performance skills and outcomes.

• Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire.
• All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Company paid 50k in basic life insurance.
• Company paid LTD.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity

• AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

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AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.