Consultant - Learning & Leadership Development

Who We Are:
At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.

We’re a technology company building the world’s most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles.
We’re a data company helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use.
And we’re an innovation company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Our Values:
Driven Waybuilders. We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create, and innovate.
Relentless Curiosity. We seek to understand and improve our customers’ experience.
Smart Risk-Taking. We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.
Fearless Ownership. We deliver what we promise and learn along the way.

 

We’re Looking For:

A Consultant - Learning & Leadership Development who will design, deliver, and scale high-impact leadership and competency-based programs across the organization. This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of competency and leader development. You will act as a key architect of our competency-based and leadership culture, ensuring our Waybuilders are equipped with the competencies and tools necessary to drive business success.

You Are:

• A Master Facilitator. You possess the energy and presence to engage leaders at all levels, from front-line managers to senior directors and beyond.

• An Instructional Architect. You are skilled at translating leadership concepts and competency-based development needs into digestible, actionable, and modern learning experiences.

• Detailed & Organized. You effectively manage complex projects and programs without missing a beat.

• Analytical & Insightful. You can take 360-feedback data and vendor metrics to identify trends and tailor development opportunities.

• Agile. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you must balance multiple program tracks and custom business unit requests.

• Collaborative. You build strong partnerships with HRBPs and business leaders to ensure learning content is relevant and scalable.

You Bring:

• Core Knowledge

  • Modern instructional design methodologies.

  • Leadership development principles and leadership program management.

  • Executive coaching frameworks and 360-feedback cycles.

• Functional Expertise

  • End-to-end program management for tiered leadership development (New Leader vs. Mid vs. Seasoned Leader).

  • Curriculum curation for Performance & Leadership “University" frameworks.

  • Train-the-trainer (TTT) implementation to scale learning through HRBPs.

  • Trend analysis regarding leadership readiness.

• Technical Expertise

  • Proficiency in Instructional Design tools for ILT, vILT, and e-learning creation.

  • LMS/Workday Learning administration, including course setup.

  • Project management fluency using tools like Asana to track program milestones.

  • Experience with AI-driven content creation for training, toolkits, etc.

You Own:

• Leadership Program Delivery (35%)

  • Manage and deliver the "Starting Line" program for new managers and develop programs for mid-to-senior leadership.

  • Oversee pipeline management for Director and above roles, including IDPs.

• University Framework & Competency Development (20%)

  • Build and curate learning universities that support competency-based learning and leadership development, in partnership with talent cycle data insights curated by the Talent Management & Performance Consultant.

• Content Design & Customization (20%)

  • Create facilitator guides, participant toolkits, and bespoke content for various Business Unit needs.

• Assessment & Coaching Operations (15%)

  • Oversee internal 360 deployment (logistics, analysis, & debriefs) and manage external coaching vendor relationships, including ROI analysis.

• Operations & Administration (10%)

  • Manage Workday Learning tasks and Help Article content.

  • Own Asana project tracking for respective programs.

  • Foster leader engagement via Slack leader learning channel.

  • Triage program requests and resolve performance-related Workday support tickets.

You Drive:

• Execution:

  • Translating leadership competencies into high-quality training materials and toolkits.

  • Ensuring seamless logistical execution of programs, from participant nomination to program completion.

• Results:

  • Scaling competency-based leadership training through programmatic offerings and effective facilitation & Train-the-Trainer models for HRBPs.

  • Delivering measurable improvements in talent bench strength, including improving leader effectiveness as measured by 360-feedback and program analysis.

Who You Will Work With:

Reporting to the VP of HR, this role will collaborate with the Talent Management & Performance Consultant, HRBPs, and Senior People Managers on a weekly basis. You will also partner closely with the HRIS and Marketing & Communications teams to launch and promote leadership and learning programs across the enterprise. You’ll also manage several key external vendor relationships.

Where You Work:

Your work is performed as a Hybrid employee, working from our Carmel HQ three days per week.

Must Have’s:

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development or Talent Management, specifically focused on Competency & Leadership Development.

• Proven experience in facilitating training for mid-to-senior level leaders.

• Demonstrated expertise in Instructional Design and facilitation for both in-person and virtual environments, preferably including Articulate.

• Experience managing 360-feedback processes and vendor-led coaching engagements.

Nice to Have’s:

• HRBP/HR Generalist background and/or people leadership experience.

• Experience working in Google Workspace.

• Experience with Workday Learning.

• Certifications in recognized coaching or behavioral assessment tools.

• Experience building competency-based learning frameworks and content.

• Experience working with Skillsoft as a content vendor.

• Prior experience in large enterprise, high-growth/tech industries.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)

• Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match

• Paid Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time

• Paid maternity and paternity leave (US)

• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US)

• Robust Employee Assistance Program

• Employer paid Leap into Service Day to volunteer

• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible programs

• Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization

• Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement

Sound like a match? Apply Now - We can't wait to hear from you!