The Craft Training Program Manager will oversee multiple Craft Training programs and ensure the success of their sustained deployment across the enterprise. The primary focus of the role is aligning program goals with long-term goals of the organization while driving consistency and efficiency in program design, development and deployment. Will be responsible for scaling current programs while identifying new program scopes to build out and manage. This role will be coached/managed by the Craft Apprenticeships & Training Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a structured framework for managing multiple concurrent interdependent craft training projects and initiatives related to specific craft workforce development programs
- Maintain, scale and enhance existing programs; collaborate with stakeholders to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues. Work with appropriate stakeholders across the enterprise to build and launch new programs
- Execute centralized coordinated management of program components. Administer and manage program activities in accordance with established organizational goals and schedules
- Measure program effectiveness on a regular basis to ensure ROI
- Lead development and implementation of program planning; each training program should have short-term and long-term strategic goals
- Leverage stakeholders for feedback and buy-in on proposed program changes or enhancements
- Ensure high integration with People Practices, SPW Leadership and Field Teams to drive clarity of roles & responsibilities and consistency in program deployment
- Ability to travel 25% annually within the domestic U.S.
- Maintain appropriate training program credentials and compliance for all craft training programs
- Ensure all Facilitators, Instructors and Stakeholders maintain and keep active all required credentials and training
- Supervise and provide direction for a team of coordinators, facilitators, field leaders and SMEs
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a functional area of People Practices (e.g. Talent Development, Human Resources, Learning & Development), Business Administration, I/O Psychology, or a related field
- Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
- 4+ years of experience with craft training program design, management and/or deployment
- Construction industry experience is preferred
- Experience with learning data, reporting, and analytics, including the ability to identify trends, conduct root cause analysis, and provide actionable insights to improve program effectiveness
- Experience partnering with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Operations services to develop and deliver workforce solutions is a plus
- Knowledge of current DPR Craft Training Programs
Certifications and Licenses
- Hold active Training Credentials as required and have knowledge of craft training program requirements
Work Environment
- Inside – inside environmental conditions or standard office environment
- Constantly, 67% – 100%
Physical Activity
- Hearing – receiving detailed information through oral communication and making fine distinctions in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts (Constantly, 67% – 100%)
- Repetitive motions – substantial movements of the wrists, fingers, and/or hands (Frequently, 34% – 66%)
- Sitting – particularly for extended periods of time (Frequently, 34% – 66%)
- Talking – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers must be conveyed accurately, loudly or quickly (Frequently, 34% – 66%)
- Vision – distinguishing characteristics of objects using the eyes. Ability to receive detailed information through visual contact (Constantly, 67% – 100%)
Compensation range: $95,000-$145,000
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.
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