Learning & Development Specialist

The Opportunity

As a member of the Global HR Talent Development team (co/lab), the Learning and Development Specialist designs, builds, delivers, and evaluates learning solutions for various BV stakeholders to create engaging learning experiences and measure training effectiveness. They incorporate various learning approaches: instructor-led training (both in-person and virtual), eLearning (web-based training), blended learning, and on-the-job learning.

The ideal candidate has a passion for adult learning, works independently without daily supervision, demonstrates strong facilitation skills, makes data-driven decisions, and is able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts learning needs analyses through stakeholder consultations, surveys, interviews, and performance data reviews.
• Leads the design and development of business, technical and core skills training for Black & Veatch by working with BV leaders and subject-matter experts.
• Uses instructional design skills to develop classroom, virtual classroom, and eLearning solutions, including the creation of facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, and other resources.
• Maintains learning records and ensures effective use of the Learning Management System (LMS) and other digital learning technologies such as LinkedIn Learning.
• Delivers training sessions, workshops, and programs to BV employees.
• Evaluates training effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and other data to recommend continuous improvements.
• Works with the co/lab team to consult on Global Talent Development learning strategies, learning approaches and strategic initiatives to deliver impactful training content.
• Coordinates and executes logistics in support of learning programs, training, and events ranging in scale from individual courses to multi-week events for both local and off-site locations, for both internal and external participants.
• Occasionally identifies and leads internal process improvements, which lead to operational excellence.
• Request data, create/update reports, and work with other teams to develop automated reporting, as needed.

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• 3+ years of business experience
• 2+ years of instructional design experience
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Understanding of adult learning theory
• eLearning development experiene
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Accountability and ownership for delivering high-quality results
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate complex challenges
• Collaborative partnership-building skills across functions and levels
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities
• Learning agility and adaptability in changing environments
• Comfort with technology and digital learning platforms
• Commitment to developing others and fostering continuous learning

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

The most successful candidates are achievement-oriented professionals who enjoy solving problems, creating engaging learning experiences, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and continuously improving programs through data and feedback. They are organized, adaptable, and motivated to help others learn, grow, and succeed.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following:

• criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.