Overview

The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program's Organizational Development Manager offers an exciting opportunity to work on multiple projects with the world's most prestigious companies and partner with them to align people, processes, and culture at their new or expanding Virginia locations.The successful candidate brings expertise in organizational development, adult learning, and change management, with the ability to translate business needs into meaningful learning experiences that drive individual and organizational success. This role offers a unique opportunity to interface with client companies - primarily advanced manufacturing, technology, warehousing and corporate headquarters - and design and deliver learning and organizational development solutions. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of engaging and comprehensive organizational development training programs based on client needs and learning objectivesDevelop customized training modules that equip employees with the skills needed to excel based on client needs in a face-to-face, self-paced, and eLearning platformsManage module materials to ensure rapid readiness and scalability while developing a suite of standard learning modules that will serve as the program's core offeringsLead the assessment of clients' organizational needs, and coordinate the design, implementation, and evaluation of tailored programs and solutions that promote professional development and continuous learningCollaborate closely with client leadership and serve as a senior consultant to understand the client's culture, organizational objectives, and needsPrepare and facilitate training content designed to meet learning needs of diverse audiencesSupport project scope development, including success measures, delivery criteria, and scope change requests with the Accelerator project team and client stakeholders Coordinate cross-functional teams, including visualization developers, video producers, and external vendors to establish project timelines and execute project tasks efficientlyDevelop and maintain pre- and post-assessments, as well as roster data for facilitated trainingsServe as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and satisfactionMonitor service deliverables to maintain the Talent Accelerator standard Job Qualifications: People focus with a strong commitment to service Deep understanding of organizational development, workforce development, leadership, culture, and change managementStrong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills Comfortable operating in a client-facing capacity Ability to adapt and integrate with stakeholders at all levels of an organizationCommitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging trends in learning, leadership, and organizational developmentCapacity to prioritize and deliver multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication and presentation skillsCapacity for regional, domestic, and occasional international travel Experience Required: Previous work experience in instructional design for a minimum of 7 yearsExtensive experience designing and delivering training modules using Articulate, PowerPoint, or other instructional design technologiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong presentation skills for a setting of up to thirty peopleIn-depth knowledge of instructional trends that use technology Working with global work teams in a professional environmentAbility to work in an accelerated paced environment Experience Desired: Previous work experience in instructional design for 10+ yearsSubstantial experience developing and delivering customized process and job-specific training for technician level employees Previous work experience in either program or project management for 5 yearsExtensive experience designing, developing and delivery of training plansExperience in workforce development Substantial private-sector experience wor