Manager, Senior Learning
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

The Senior Learning Manager is responsible for providing learning and development services that support the needs of corporate business units and client training. Includes the implementation and management of targeted L&D solutions. Working cooperatively with the Sr. Director, Learning produces best-in-class learning initiatives for ABS employees and clients. Leads a global team of learning development and delivery professionals, directing the design , implementation, and evaluation of learning interventions that promote maximum staff effectiveness and present ABS as a thought leader in maritime education. Collaborates with business leaders to identify learning needs, efficiently develops effective and engaging interventions, and measures the impact of learning initiatives on organizational performance goals. This is a crucial role in shaping the technical skills and knowledge of ABS employees; ensuring they consistently deliver the highest standards of service and contribute to the overall organizational success.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure the effective and efficient production of a wide spectrum of learning interventions, including classroom, virtual classroom, web-based, video, micro-learning, and immersive gaming initiatives.
• Collaborate with ABS leadership to identify business needs, learning objectives, and opportunities for performance improvement through learning interventions.
• Create and execute action plans to develop and deliver world-class training to ABS employees, ensuring they are aligned to organizational business needs while meeting and maintaining statutory requirements.
• Work with the Sr. Director, Learning to develop best-in-class maritime industry training programs for ABS clients, continually seeking innovative experiences to create competitive advantages.
• Responsible for the outcomes of the learning development and experience teams.
• Direct and optimize development production. Establish development efficiency KPIs and drive continuous improvement without sacrificing the quality of learning interventions.
• Oversee ABS Metaship program development for employees and client deliverables; manage vendor relationships, content development, program deployment and measure program effectiveness.
• Monitor project performance and analyze progress and risks, proactively identifying and addressing challenges to ensure successful project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Design and establish benchmarks that measure the impact and effectiveness of learning interventions to create value (ROI).
• Create and manage business plans and operating/capital budgets for areas of responsibility.
• Develop identified facilitators to more effectively deliver global programs.
• Position the Learning Organization in ABS; includes the development of reports, presentations, and other communications targeted to the appropriate audience (senior leadership, management, employees, and clients).
• Manage IACS, EU, and related audits (including internal audits) about ABS employee training.
• Maintain internal learning organization policies and procedures about the development and delivery of employee training. Guide business leaders regarding learning practices, policies, and procedures.
• Stay current with and apply the latest theories and best practices for adult learning theory, instructional design, learning technologies, and expert facilitation.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Human Resource Development, or other learning-related field. Master's Degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• 8+ years of leadership and management experience overseeing a commercial training production team demonstrating the ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results.
• 5+ years of project management experience; proven experience in overseeing IT & systems implementations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Significant experience leading in-house training development and delivery teams for a commercial organization delivering training programs with a profit-centered mindset.
• Experience utilizing ADDIE and Agile methodologies.
• Experienced with project management principles, project-based accounting, and utilization measurements.
• Detailed knowledge of learning technologies and system integrations with Enterprise Resource Management solutions (Learning Management Systems, Virtual Classroom, Video Streaming, eCommerce, Digital Asset Management, etc.).
• Prior experience working with immersive (VR/AR) or simulated gaming content production is preferred.
• Prior experience in training leadership role at an Engineering (or related) organization preferred.
• Prior experience working as a business partner to departments or profit centers within the business.
• Experience with planning, delivering, and executing projects and processes in an agile fashion.
• Ability to understand the survey/operations, engineering, BD, and technology business units within ABS.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional communication and organization skills.
• Agile, proactive, comfortable working with ambiguous specifications, and able to re-prioritize to meet shifting objectives
• Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Senior Learning Director and may have Managing and/or Individual Contributor direct reports.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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