State of Massachusetts
Director of Organizational Learning
State of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
State of Massachusetts Director of Organizational Learning
Who We Are
At the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, we’re one of the largest employers in the state, with over 50,000 unique and diverse employees connected by a commitment to public service in state government. The Office of Employee Advancement at the Human Resources Division (HRD) leads talent management and workforce development efforts, creating innovative programs that attract, engage and develop team members to excel in delivering quality services and resources to the people of Massachusetts.About the Role: Director of Organizational Learning
As Director of Organizational Learning, this senior-level position will provide you the opportunity to shape a vision for enterprise-wide employee learning by developing statewide employee learning strategies and delivering employee training initiatives to tens of thousands of Commonwealth executive department employees. Using your extensive knowledge and experience leading and managing learning and development teams, and collaborating in large, complex and matrixed environments, you’ll leverage your creativity and knowledge of adult learning theory, social and online learning resources and learning management systems to develop and deliver impactful, innovative, engaging and accessible training solutions that form a foundation for a Commonwealth-wide culture of learning.Why This Role Matters
Your work will directly support nearly 50,000 diverse employees at every level of experience at the Commonwealth, from new hires to executive leadership. You’ll manage and mentor a learning team, and partner with others across the state, to deliver high-impact learning experiences that drive results for employees and the people of Massachusetts that we serve. This is a rare opportunity to lead and influence at scale, impacting an extensive statewide workforce by delivering influential learning and professional development initiatives that reflect the strategies and policies of our state government.About YouCharismatic senior-level leader, experienced manager of learning and development teamsThrives in dynamic, fast-paced environmentsExpert speaker, presenter and a trailblazer for learning programsPractical visionary: you can envision the future and bring it to lifeMaster collaborator, narrator, communicator and advocate for the power of learningCurious and a problem-solver, an excellent, rapid distiller of complex informationExcited about innovation, change management and leveraging technology for learningCommitted to diversity, equity and inclusion in all training initiativesExperienced in leveraging learning management systems to drive organizational changeSuccessful at partnering and collaborating with diverse colleagues to get things doneOutcomes-driven, always seeking to improve and find solutions to challengesSubject matter expert who can advise colleagues and leaders on best learning practicesInspired by doing meaningful, purposeful work that serves othersWhat You’ll DoLead the design and delivery of large-scale blended employee training programsOversee, manage, deliver, and improve the Commonwealth’s compliance training programsDefine training outcomes, KPIs, process improvements, and change management needsMentor, coach and inspire your learning team, using proven leadership principlesEnsure engaging and effective learning experiences for all levels of employeesCreate and deliver dynamic and compelling presentations to advance a future vision for learningCommunicate and drive engagement for self-directed employee learning programsIncorporate diversity, equity and inclusion throughout all training programsPreferred Qualifications and Experience Include:10 years’ experience in senior-level leadership roles, managing progressive and innovative learning initiatives and organizational learning teamsDemonstrated and successful management experience overseeing cross-functional teams that have defined and delivered large enterprise visions for learningSuccessful experience leading and operationalizing a world-class learning management system to engage and upskill employees, as well as to manage, deliver, and report on statewide employee compliance trainingExpertise in developing and delivering virtual and in-person training plans and programsExpert development and delivery of substantive presentations to executive-level audiencesExperienced in defining and deploying measurable success metrics for training/developmentPractical use of adult learning benchmarks to define learning objectives and success metricsExperience working in the government, academic or nonprofit sectors is a plusMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.*Comprehensive Benefits*
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.Job:
Training and Development
*Organization:
Human Resources Division
*Title:
Director of Organizational Learning
*Location:
Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street
*Requisition ID:
240008L3
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Who We Are
At the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, we’re one of the largest employers in the state, with over 50,000 unique and diverse employees connected by a commitment to public service in state government. The Office of Employee Advancement at the Human Resources Division (HRD) leads talent management and workforce development efforts, creating innovative programs that attract, engage and develop team members to excel in delivering quality services and resources to the people of Massachusetts.About the Role: Director of Organizational Learning
As Director of Organizational Learning, this senior-level position will provide you the opportunity to shape a vision for enterprise-wide employee learning by developing statewide employee learning strategies and delivering employee training initiatives to tens of thousands of Commonwealth executive department employees. Using your extensive knowledge and experience leading and managing learning and development teams, and collaborating in large, complex and matrixed environments, you’ll leverage your creativity and knowledge of adult learning theory, social and online learning resources and learning management systems to develop and deliver impactful, innovative, engaging and accessible training solutions that form a foundation for a Commonwealth-wide culture of learning.Why This Role Matters
Your work will directly support nearly 50,000 diverse employees at every level of experience at the Commonwealth, from new hires to executive leadership. You’ll manage and mentor a learning team, and partner with others across the state, to deliver high-impact learning experiences that drive results for employees and the people of Massachusetts that we serve. This is a rare opportunity to lead and influence at scale, impacting an extensive statewide workforce by delivering influential learning and professional development initiatives that reflect the strategies and policies of our state government.About YouCharismatic senior-level leader, experienced manager of learning and development teamsThrives in dynamic, fast-paced environmentsExpert speaker, presenter and a trailblazer for learning programsPractical visionary: you can envision the future and bring it to lifeMaster collaborator, narrator, communicator and advocate for the power of learningCurious and a problem-solver, an excellent, rapid distiller of complex informationExcited about innovation, change management and leveraging technology for learningCommitted to diversity, equity and inclusion in all training initiativesExperienced in leveraging learning management systems to drive organizational changeSuccessful at partnering and collaborating with diverse colleagues to get things doneOutcomes-driven, always seeking to improve and find solutions to challengesSubject matter expert who can advise colleagues and leaders on best learning practicesInspired by doing meaningful, purposeful work that serves othersWhat You’ll DoLead the design and delivery of large-scale blended employee training programsOversee, manage, deliver, and improve the Commonwealth’s compliance training programsDefine training outcomes, KPIs, process improvements, and change management needsMentor, coach and inspire your learning team, using proven leadership principlesEnsure engaging and effective learning experiences for all levels of employeesCreate and deliver dynamic and compelling presentations to advance a future vision for learningCommunicate and drive engagement for self-directed employee learning programsIncorporate diversity, equity and inclusion throughout all training programsPreferred Qualifications and Experience Include:10 years’ experience in senior-level leadership roles, managing progressive and innovative learning initiatives and organizational learning teamsDemonstrated and successful management experience overseeing cross-functional teams that have defined and delivered large enterprise visions for learningSuccessful experience leading and operationalizing a world-class learning management system to engage and upskill employees, as well as to manage, deliver, and report on statewide employee compliance trainingExpertise in developing and delivering virtual and in-person training plans and programsExpert development and delivery of substantive presentations to executive-level audiencesExperienced in defining and deploying measurable success metrics for training/developmentPractical use of adult learning benchmarks to define learning objectives and success metricsExperience working in the government, academic or nonprofit sectors is a plusMINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.*Comprehensive Benefits*
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.Job:
Training and Development
*Organization:
Human Resources Division
*Title:
Director of Organizational Learning
*Location:
Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street
*Requisition ID:
240008L3
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