Manager, People Development

The Manager, People Development designs, manages, and executes diverse training and development programs for organizational employees. The training programs help provide employees the skills and knowledge to improve their performance, increase their productivity, and contribute more effectively to their organization's mission. While a Manager, People Development may specialize in a particular field or industry, they may also manage or oversee training and development in multiple fields.

Responsibilities

Managers, People Development are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:

• Identifying training and development needs through assessments, surveys, and interviews
• Creating and implementing training programs, including online learning, workshops, and on-the-job training
• Developing materials and resources for training, such as manuals, workbooks, and presentations
• Delivering training programs to employees
• Assessing the effectiveness of training programs and making improvements as needed
• Staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in training and development
• Working with other departments, such as human resources (HR) and finance, to ensure that training programs are aligned with the organization's goals and objectives

Skills

Managers, People Development need a strong foundation in human resources (HR) principles and practices. They also need strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Additionally, they should be skilled in the following areas:

• Training and development
• Instructional design
• Adult learning principles
• Needs assessment
• Curriculum development
• Program evaluation

Career Path

Many Managers, People Development have a background in human resources (HR) or a related field. They may also have experience in training and development, instructional design, or adult learning.