Sr. Manager of Learning and Development

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, we are seeking a Sr. Manager of Global Learning and Development to set the vision, design, lead and implement learning and development strategy and programs that meet business needs, achieve company goals and maximize employee contributions.  Panduit (www.panduit.com) is a $750 million world-class developer and provider of innovative electrical and networking solutions and services.  We are an industry leader that has experienced double-digit growth for each of the last five years.  Panduit has achieved these results through a commitment to organic growth, investment in R&D and our people.  We seek a creative individual to drive learning and development initiatives as we continue to grow. Based in Tinley Park, IL a suburb of Chicago, look for our new environmentally friendly corporate headquarters to be opened in Spring 2009.   Responsibilities:· Partner with senior management and department leaders across the organization to understand business needs and develop relevant training to support strategic business objectives.· Set the direction for the global design, development and execution of learning and development strategy, which includes innovative programs and tools and processes that enable managers to identify, develop and retain talent.· Oversee needs assessment, design, development and deployment phases of learning solutions.· Develop best practices and drive benchmarking activities.· Identify critical areas for process improvement.· Measure the ROI of learning programs.· Provide consultation for high-level organizational design and change management efforts.· Manage a team of 10+ learning and development professionals including facilitators, instructional designers and technical developers.· Champion learning and development and knowledge management throughout the organization. Requirements:· BA/BS degree required.  Master degree in Adult Education, Organizational Development or Instructional Design preferred.· 12+ years of progressive experience in Learning and Development leadership roles.· Proven development and execution of programs such as talent management, succession planning, leadership development, competency management, training effectiveness and change management, highly desired.· Strong influencing skills with the ability to navigate the climate and act as a change agent.· Travel 20% including international trips. Benefits:Established in 1955, Panduit has engineered and manufactured leading-edge solutions and products, becoming an industry leader with sales over $750 million, 4000 employees, 12 manufacturing plants and more than 3 million square feet of facilities.  Panduit offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, wellness program and more. Key Words: Training, learning and development, Director of Training, Director of Learning and Development, ASTD, instructional design, elearning, e-learning, ADDIE, Learning Management System, LMS, Learning Content Management System, LCMS, Computer Based Training, CBT, APQC, organizational development, OD. See Job Description