Learning and Development Specialist - Leadership (consultant level internal)

In Penske Talent and Organizational Development (T&OD), it is our mission to create experiences and resources for our colleagues to transform as human beings. In doing so, we grow the organization’s capacity to serve our communities while being a positive force for good in the world. 

POSITION SUMMARY

This Learning and Development Consultant is responsible for supporting the execution of a portfolio of leadership development initiatives and solutions for leaders across the enterprise. This role will focus primarily on the growth and development of frontline leaders and may support other learning and development as needed. This role is responsible for administration, program management, facilitation, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of leadership development programs and other customized solutions that align with our mission and meet the needs of the business. 

Working under the guidance of a Senior Manager, the Consultant supports program delivery, develops and maintains program materials, and contributes to needs assessment and analysis efforts. The ideal candidate will have some experience in program management, adult learning, instructional design, and LMS management, and will bring a strong interest in facilitation and a keen attention to detail. The role requires close collaboration with program managers and T&OD partners to support seamless program delivery across the enterprise.

The Consultant will report to the Senior Manager, Leadership Development (Leading Others team). 

Penske’s corporate offices are located in Reading, PA, 75 miles northwest of Philadelphia. Candidates must be within a commutable distance as this role requires regular onsite presence. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

In partnership with the Leadership Development team and appropriate stakeholders:

• Operate and maintain learning technologies and systems used in the delivery of instructional and/or interactive programs or courses

• Track completion data and key learning metrics; in addition to leveraging other systems and technologies needed for reporting purposes

• Assist in the scheduling and administration of sessions

• Build and maintain relationships through effective communication with team members, internal customers, leadership, external vendors, and other parties as needed

• Create and maintain training deliverables such as participant guides, facilitator guides, training slide decks, job aids, and eLearning modules

• Facilitate and/or produce interactive instructor-led training sessions (in-person and virtually), meeting participants where they are and providing a holistic development experience that leads them toward their growth edge

• Collaborate on strategic initiatives and projects

• Support needs assessments to determine organizational learning and capability requirements. 

• Other projects and tasks as directed by Senior Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in related area of study (i.e., OD, HR, I/O Psychology) or equivalent experience required. 

• 1+ year of facilitation (virtual and in-person) experience preferred

• 1+ year of instructional design experience preferred

• Technical skills and systems knowledge of relevant learning tools (Zoom, Excel, Teams, Adobe Suite, Articulate 360, Oracle LMS, etc.) required

• Project and program management skills

• Strong attention to detail

• 2+ years of adult learning and development experience preferred

• Ability to partner with operational groups and other talent development team members to ensure successful program execution

• Strong professional presence, communication, and interpersonal skills; quickly garners credibility with leaders as well as associates at all levels of the organization

• Sincere hunger and curiosity for continuous learning and development 

• Deep personal humility and strong professional will 

• Safeguards the integrity and confidentiality of organizational strategy, associate data and information, and intellectual property rights to the highest standards 

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

• Some overnight travel may be required.

In Talent and Organizational Development, we: 

• Take a systems perspective – Everything is connected! 

• Honor the wholeness of the human experience – Find the poetry in everyone 

• Develop ourselves – No one can be a guide on a path they haven’t walked 

• Stay connected to meaning and purpose. The Why provides the fuel and direction for the What & How 

• Stay curious and humble – The answers become obsolete. Fall in love with the questions! 

• Explore multiple perspectives – Reality is constructed, another perspective may be more useful 

• Be easy to do business with – Everyone is busy, it’s up to us to figure out how to make things easier 

• Stay in condition to make a difference everyday – Take care of ourselves and each other! 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing 

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske’s product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more.

Penske offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of associates and their families.