Description
The Program Manager Operations Leadership & Learning serves as the primary owner for strengthening the capability performance and long-term growth of the skilled trades leadership team across Seaspan Shipyards. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Organizational Development & Change this role is responsible for the development and execution of learning and leadership strategies that enhance workforce effectiveness enable continuous improvement and align with our organizational development roadmap.
The Program Manager is responsible for the development of learning strategies curriculum design and training execution that will enable the trades leadership to drive improvements that support the safe productive and efficient operations of the trades workforce. This role will collaborate closely with learning advisors the trades leadership team subject matter experts unions and other internal stakeholders to build and sustain a robust learning environment for the trades leadership.
Note : This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.
What youll do
- Lead the development and implementation of a targeted leadership development strategy for trades supervisors on key competencies and capabilities that support the effective management and development of trades employees.
- Define the trades leadership strategy and align with the broader leadership development roadmap created by the Learning Advisor to ensure cohesion across the organization.
- Design deliver and continuously evolve leadership programs workshops coaching support and practical tools tailored to front-line trades leadership.
- Acts as a recognized subject-matter authority whose recommendations influence enterprise decisions related to trades capability leadership readiness and workforce sustainability.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on complex workforce capability and leadership challenges.
- Facilitate trades leadership development workshops.
- Provide guidance and support to leaders in driving a culture of learning safety and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and continuously improve the Day One orientation and onboarding experience for trades employees.
- Ensure onboarding aligns with organizational values safety standards and workforce development goals.
- Monitor onboarding effectiveness to drive enhancements based on feedback and performance indicators.
- Collaborate with Senior HR and Operations leadership to define and govern a comprehensive enterprise-wide learning strategy for the trades workforce that aligns with operational needs regulatory requirements and future skills development priorities.
- Conduct needs assessments and skills gap analyses across trades to inform learning priorities and program design.
- Partner with technical trainers safety teams and production leaders to ensure training strategy is fit-for-purpose and meets compliance requirements.
- Track measure and report on program effectiveness recommending improvements to enhance learning outcomes and workforce readiness.
- Build strong relationships with trades leadership operations HR and learning and development partners to ensure alignment and engagement in learning & development initiatives.
What youll bring
Post-secondary education in Organizational Development Adult Education Human Resources Business or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.10 years of progressive experience in learning and development organizational development or leadership development preferably in a skilled trade industrial or manufacturing environment. Combination of work experience with the above and in a skilled trades may be considered.Experience designing and delivering training leadership programs and onboarding solutions.Experience working or leading in a unionized environment and / or heavy industry.Strong leadership and influence skills with experience coaching mentoring and guiding leaders and subject matter experts Proven ability to design and deliver impactful learning strategies and programs.Excellent communication facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.Proficiency in instructional design technologies (ie. Articulate Canva etc.) an asset.Experience with learning management systems; knowledge of Oracle Learning Cloud an asset.Strong analytical skills and experience using metrics to evaluate training effectiveness.Why youll love working here
This is a full-time permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy) dental vision life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage wellness / fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.The estimated salary for this position is $135000 - $165000. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.
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Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 135000 - 165000