Project Training Manager

Project and Training Manager

County Executives Office

Performance & Strategic Planning Division

Full-Time

Exempt Pay Grade 35

VRS-Eligible Benefits-Eligible

Job Summary/Objective

The position will be responsible for providing expert design and delivery of change management communication and training to employees of Albemarle County Local Government in support of organizational initiatives; implementing and managing organizational professional development programs; managing employee engagement initiatives and delivering analytical and performance measurement reporting.

Essential Functions

Manages organizational professional development programs including selection of training programs and resources development of content and managing logistics;

Manages existing employee engagement programs and develops new initiatives that respond to identified organizational needs;

Performs change management and project management work that supports the Countys highest-priority objectives under the direction of the Countys Performance and Strategic Planning Office; this work includes working with multiple stakeholders and teams to develop and execute communications training and support plans;

Completes analytical and performance measurement reporting to drive solutions for and adoption of process improvements and performance management;

May manage multiple departmental or cross-departmental teams directing work plans of team members and balancing competing priorities;

May serve as project spokesperson on behalf of the County or prepare Executive Board Reports as required for executive board and Board of Supervisor meetings; participates in Executive Leadership and Organizational Leadership Team Meetings as needed;

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Complete all responsibilities and deliver work products that fulfill our public service covenant by providing all customers with an experience that is professional empathetic and responsive

Operate independently using a high degree of initiative and organization-focused perspective to develop and execute detailed work plans that lead cross-departmental efforts in a positive and supportive manner building shared visions with customers and supporting the work in a proactive manner.

Manage multiple competing priorities in a high-pressure environment that often includes high-visibility assignments and very short deadlines.

Use time efficiently and complete work assignments within set deadlines and/or develop work plans and set deadlines independently based upon the work requested.

Propose well-developed solutions to identified initiatives that reflect a strong analysis of underlying challenges and incorporate an integrated approach that addresses overarching organizational needs and priorities.

Deliver professional-level written work that clearly and effectively communicates the desired actions that need to occur and/or provides clarity regarding actions needed from the customer whether regarding change management program analysis work plans etc.

Apply adult learning principles to design and deliver effective presentations and lead/facilitate classroom- and virtual-based training

Use analytical skills to support performance measurement work through data analysis and reporting

Use a variety of software packages including word processing presentation and spreadsheet programs database programs and MS Project

Minimum level of experience with e-learning tools website creation software and graphics packages

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: Bachelors degree in Instructional Design Instructional Technology or a related field and 3 years of experience in one of the following areas: evaluating designing facilitating and/or delivering and measuring training and/or professional development programs and initiatives;

2 years of project management or change management experience;

Preferred experience in adult training.

Remote Work

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the Countys Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

THE SALARY RANGE

The hiring range for this position is $84917 -$93855 per year. Starting offer is based on applicable education beyond minimum requirements and internal equity. The position also provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance VRS retirement and continuing education/training opportunities. This is a full time FLSA exempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy P-60.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:Position open until Friday September 12 2025.

PROCESS:For consideration please submit a resume and cover letter when applying for this role.

Virginia Values Veterans

Albemarle County is a V3 certified organization.

EOE/EEO

Albemarle County is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment testing selection assignment pay conditions of work training leave overtime promotion discipline demotion and separation.