Associate Director of Operations Training & Development

Associate Director of Operations Training & Development-26000015

Description

Position Summary :

The Associate Director of Operations Training & Development will lead the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of LGUS’s Operations and Safety training programs. A key focus of this role is overseeing the operations of national training centers and managing the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring seamless scheduling, documentation, and participant support across all locations.

The Associate Director will also manage a team of training professionals and collaborate cross-functionally to build a robust talent pipeline, strengthen technical and leadership capabilities, and support the long-term growth of LGUS’s workforce. This includes responsibility for technical (TTOP), leadership (LTOP), and hydrogen (HYTOP) training programs, which are essential components of the company’s workforce development strategy.

Key Responsibilities :

Operation Training Team Management :

Manage a team of 3-5 employees.

Oversee training development projects, prioritization and scheduling.

Provide input on budget and monitor spending.

Implement processes to improve project management and communication within the team.

National Training Centers :

Ensure that processes and documentation used to manage centers are applied and up to date.

Oversee annual class scheduling process and catalog updates.

Respond to employee and participant concerns.

LMS Management :

Oversee training assignments, reporting, impact of upgrades and changes, use of vendor products.

Troubleshoot issues and Initiate needed improvements.

Ongoing maintenance of new and updated web-based courses.

Advise on LMS course structures and course frequencies.

Leadership & Technical Programs Strategy & Development :

• Develop and implement training programs and strategies that support technical capability building and leadership development.
• Lead the design and evolution of TTOP, LTOP, and HYTOP to meet emerging business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and align programs with talent pipeline goals.
• Oversee initiatives that cultivate SMEs in hydrogen technology, advanced engineering, and plant operations.
• Ensure training content reflects current technologies, industry trends, and LGUS operational processes.

Leadership & Technical Program Management & Delivery :

SH&E Support :

Management of training courses, identify updates needed, and creation of new course.

Respond to roster entry tool issues and initiate needed improvements.

Orient new SH&E managers and specialists to training databases and reporting.

Manage the LGUS safety meetings and other training-related information to SH&E.

Maintain SH&E training site and NESO launch pad.

Training Development :

Oversee vendor conversion of web-based courses and upload into LMS.

Prioritize, plan and develop new or edited safety content (instructor-led, web-based, etc.)

Qualifications

Qualifications : Education :

Experience :

Key Competencies : Strategic Thinking

Program Execution & Scalability

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership & Technical Development

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Safety & Compliance

Ability to travel ~30%

About Linde :

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture :

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

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Salary :

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $122,025 - $178,970.

Benefits :

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!