• Responsible for the development and achievement of an overall organizational learning and development strategy which supports the segment’s business plan and aligns with the Sara Lee Corporate strategy and Human Resources strategy, processes and procedures. Develop, deploy and measure learning and development plans and calendars of events. Develop and facilitate learning and development interventions which many include mentoring, action learning, study assistance, shadowing and formal training programs. Plan, develop and implement the requisite communication and marketing vehicles, key messages and management tools for the learning and development programs.
• Coordinate leadership development architecture to develop high potential employees and to secure a pipeline of future company leaders. Create and drive best practice individual development planning processes. Leverage relationships and sources best in class external leadership development content providers. In collaboration with the OD Center of Excellence, drive management development and leadership curriculum based on established core competencies with linkages to career development and advancement.
• Develop and track metrics to evaluate learning and development effectiveness as measured against key business goals. Assess learning and development programs including evaluating instructor performance, knowledge and skill improvement and performance improvement to drive overall organizational impact.
• Develop and implement databases to track learning and development data. Research and implement innovative learning delivery approaches and establishes standards for implementation.
• Conduct learning and development needs analyses. Facilitate/instruct learning experiences and training sessions. Develop and manage program materials, logistics, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
• Assist in the design and support the rollout of performance based tools and processes such as position profiles, feedback mechanisms and career roadmaps/paths.
• Implement and optimize Sara Lee’s performance management process, methodologies and technology within segment.

• BA/BS in Business, Human Resources, Organization Development
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a learning and development function with the ability to translate strategy into action;
• Must have training skills including instructional design, training assessment and evaluation, training delivery and faciliation, web-based/virtual training and knowledge of different learning strategies;
• Preferred certifications include instructional/facilitator, leadership and team development (i.e. Lominger, MBTI, PDI);
• Previous experience with managing high impact projects and initiatives;
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization with strong personal initiative, business acumen, influencing and relationships building skills, teamwork and ability to deal with ambiguity;
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills;
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization;
• Strength in faciliation, assessment, coaching and consulting;
• Results oriented/analytical;
• Excellent project management skills;
• A client/customer focused orientation
• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office (i.e. PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Word).

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