Learning and Development Manager

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

The Learning and Development Manager is responsible for managing all Enterprise Core and Nomination programs and supporting resources to ensure that development tools and opportunities are aligned and available to employees in all regions where we conduct business. The position will work closely with the Enterprise Talent Enablement team and with Division and Region L&D teams to ensure that learning and development programs and resources are aligned with core Global Competencies by Leadership Pipeline level. 

The Learning and Development Manager will work independently and in collaboration with others, including but not limited to other internal Learning & Development professionals, HR Partners, and various vendors to ensure successful implementation and execution of Enterprise learning and development programs and resources. 

Enterprise Leadership Development & Resource Management:

Analysis

• Conduct thorough training needs analyses with stakeholders to identify performance gaps and define learning objectives aligned with Sherwin-Williams’ leadership development strategy. 
• Work with key Enterprise and Division Leadership to gain a better understanding of the key business challenges and required results. 
• Align formal development programs and resources to Global Competencies and functional / business related skills. 

Design

• Partner with key vendors to align with Sherwin-Williams’ needs as it relates to Enterprise Programming
• Evolve enterprise leadership development pathways across key leadership stages (e.g., first-time leader, expanded scope leaders, enterprise leadership readiness).
• Establish and maintain enterprise governance and standards for leadership development to ensure consistency across regions, functions, and businesses.
• Manage the scheduling and deployment strategy for USCA enterprise programs and partner with regional partners in EMEAI, APAC and LATAM to execute their programming.

Development

• Revise or create enterprise programming to fit any skill gaps across the organization with our key vendors.
• Deploy appropriate tools, resources and training that align with the competencies assigned to each level of the leadership pipeline.
• Develop a consistent streamlined communication plan relative to learning programs, projects, and systems. 
• Establish and maintain enterprise governance and standards for leadership development to ensure consistency across regions, functions, and businesses.

Implementation

• Provide regular communications regarding learning program/project status to learners, managers, and system administration, and project stakeholders via email, project status meetings, regular metrics reporting, company communications, etc. 
• Facilitate training for groups of cross-functional and geographically diverse employees, as needed.

Evaluation

• Define success measures and continuously improve leadership development approaches based on best practices and aligned to enterprise outcomes. 
• Measure learning effectiveness against predetermined learning objectives. 
• Develop evaluation procedures to ensure effective learning results. 
• Evaluate instructor performance and provide recommendations for improvement. 
• Provide guidance and change leadership in the standardization and leveraging of learning across the Enterprise.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide project management expertise in executing learning initiatives, including project objectives, key stakeholders, resource allocation, timeline and major milestones and tasks, as well as prioritization of project in relation to others.
• Prepare and manage budget for training department activities and vendor provided programs. 
• Manage and maintain vendor relationships, contracts and master service agreements
• Ensure Coordinator has appropriate materials and supplies for programming and materials are being purchased within the guidelines of the department budget. 
• Proactively troubleshoot potential issues and recommend solutions.
• Participate/lead cross-Divisional teams to successfully design and implement large scale learning initiatives. 
• Serve as point of contact for learning related projects. 
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of department systems, tools, and procedures.

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113.

“Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.”

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years of experience in leadership development, learning, organization development, or similar roles
• Instructional design and adult learning theory skills. 
• Familiarity with processes related to skill identification and skill gap analysis.
• Experience with performance analysis tools and techniques (e.g., needs analysis, root cause analysis, flow charting/ process mapping, job roles and responsibilities mapping, developing performance measures, etc.). 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present and utilize metrics.
• Experience with change management frameworks
• Vendor management and relationship-building experience
• Must have working knowledge Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), LMS
• Digital learning design experience (microlearning, social learning, on-demand)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, I/O Psychology, Communications, or related field
• Instructional design models (ADDIE, Agile, design thinking) 
• Learning measurement (Kirkpatrick, ROI)
• Change management methodology certification
• Industry trends and competitive landscape
• Experience working with global teams 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 10%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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