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Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Leadership Development Program Manager. The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 7 years of extensive experience in instructional design, facilitation, and program management. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping and implementing learning initiatives to foster employee growth and organizational success.

This exciting role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced leadership development program manager to align and integrate initiatives. As the Leadership Development Program Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving organizational success by cultivating leadership excellence across all of NRG’s portfolio of learning programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Instructional Design:
  • Develop engaging and effective learning materials, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and learner needs.
  • Utilize industry best practices to design and enhance instructional content, incorporating various formats and delivery methods.
  • Design learning solutions to meet virtual and live classrooms ensuring engaging and experiential learning modalities.
• Facilitation:
  • Lead and facilitate engaging virtual and live training sessions, workshops, and learning events.
  • Create a participatory and inclusive learning environment, encouraging active engagement and knowledge retention.
  • Facilitate team assessments including but not limited to MBTI, Thomas Kilman, and StrengthFinder.
• Program Management:
  • Oversee end-to-end learning programs, from conceptualization to evaluation, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate learning initiatives into broader talent development strategies.
  • Build Train-the-Trainer Facilitator guides to be used by HRBPs and technical training teams.
• Needs Assessment:
  • Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements.
  • Analyze learning objectives and align programs to address specific developmental needs across different levels of the organization.
• Evaluation and Measurement:
  • Establish robust metrics and assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of learning programs.
  • Regularly evaluate the impact of training initiatives and adjust content and delivery methods accordingly.

Required Skills:

• Project Coordination & Management:
  • Ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously
  • Ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Communication
  • Demonstrated ability to connect with diverse audiences
  • Effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders to both design and deliver programs
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and other instructional technology tools
  • Demonstrated ability to use Active Listening
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating and designing delivery in live and virtual environments
  • Experience with tools and technology to build, design, and measure learning programs
• Leadership and Organizational Development Knowledge base
  • Demonstrated application of adult learning principles
  • Prefer experience with MBTI, Thomas-Killman Instrument (Conflict Styles), Situational Leadership, and Crucial Conversation
• Executive Presence
  • Collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders across Vivint, NRG, HRBPs, and Senior Leaders
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare reports and summaries appropriate for executive audiences
• Adaptability
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment adapting quickly to changing priorities and business needs
  • Demonstrated ability to align workflows and methods with team protocols
  • Demonstrated desire to stay open minded and model continuous learning
• Ability to Travel
  • This role may be required to travel to our main offices in Princeton NJ, Houston Texas, and Lehi/Provo Utah.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certifications in instructional design or related areas are a plus.
• 5 to 7 years of proven experience in instructional design, facilitation, and program management.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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