Sr Talent Development Program Mgr

JOB TITLE: Senior Talent Development Program Manager

REQUISITION: TAL0005

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources – Topeka General Office or Kansas City Headquarters

LOCATION: Topeka, KS

Kansas City, MO

ROLE PAY GRADE: 15B – Min: $81,800 – Mid: $109,100

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This role will be a combination of remote and in office work, with the ability to attend meetings on-site as appropriate. Candidates who are performing work remotely must live in Kansas or Missouri.

The Evergy Human Resources Department is currently looking for a talent development program manager to join our talent development team to design, develop, and deliver learning solutions and programs for varying levels of leadership throughout the organization, in alignment with our company’s talent framework. We focus on our People First values of Safety, Integrity, Ownership, and Adaptability. If you are a dynamic, experienced learning & development professional who thrives in a high energy environment, then this is the team for you!

Summary of Primary Duties:

This position will report directly to the Manager, Talent Development, and will lead the design, development, delivery, and ongoing implementation of leadership-focused learning programs. This includes identifying learning needs, developing and curating learning content, facilitating in-person and virtual trainings, and utilizing data and stakeholder feedback to iterate on our current programs. This position will work collaboratively within HR (e.g., partnering regularly with our HR Business Partners) and with key stakeholders across Evergy.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Program Management:

Administer leadership programs

Evaluate and iterate training offerings

Monitor and maintain course enrollment reporting through our online LMS

Identify, monitor, and report on success metrics for training programs

Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen

Course Facilitation:

Facilitate virtual and in-person training

Design, develop, and deliver multi-channel communications

Training Design:

Design, deliver, and manage comprehensive training programs

Create content using Articulate 360 Suite

Research and curate training content

Assist in the development of facilitation guides, manuals, exercises, trainer guides and other materials to enhance learning

Manage multiple assignments and special projects

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirement:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Psychology, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field. At least 5 years’ experience in designing, curating, and delivering training and education programs is required. Ability to successfully work across multiple functions and teams while managing tight deadlines is critical for this role. The position requires outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills. This position requires the ability to create momentum and inspire others to action. The position also requires the ability to use and leverage technology to provide training solutions online, for remote audiences, or via other electronic platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

Must strongly exhibit the following qualities: Teamwork, Commitment to Quality Results, Ownership, Process Improvement, Resiliency and Adaptability

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent active listening skills

Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences

Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships

Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal

Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations

Embraces changes and exhibits a growth mindset

Forward looking with a holistic approach

Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization

Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others

Must have strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint and other electronic media.

Working Conditions:

The job requires travel throughout the company’s service territory on a regular basis.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to build a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Shift: Standard