Training & Development Program Manager

Title: Training & Development Program Manager

State Role Title:Trainer and Instructor III

Hiring Range: $100000 - $125000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location:VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as a Training & Development Program Manager with the Human Resources Team.

The Training & Development Program Manager plays a critical role in designing developing delivering and evaluating high impact training programs that directly support and advance agency goals. This position leads needs assessments implements tailored learning solutions manages organizational development initiatives and oversees the agencys comprehensive workforce development plan.

This position ensures that employees at all levels have access to meaningful relevant and high-quality learning opportunities by strengthening workforce capability supporting leadership development and aligning training.

The role is responsible for the continued growth and facilitation of key in-house development programs including:

Leadership Development Program
Emerging Talents Program (Jr. Associates Associates and partnership with CAO for Intern Program)
Crucial Conversations
New Manager Training
Civility in the Workplace
Technical Training Identification in collaboration with agency leaders

Key Responsibilities:

Training Design Development & Delivery

Designs and develops high-quality professional development materials including facilitator guides participant handouts presentations and job aids.

Facilitates training programs in both virtual and in-person settings applying adult learning principles to maximize engagement and retention.

Conducts comprehensive needs assessments to customize training and development programs based on agency and departmental requirements.

Evaluates program effectiveness through participant feedback performance data and outcome analysis; implements improvements as needed.


Workforce Development & Organizational Planning

Develops maintains and executes a robust workforce development plan aligned with agency goals.

Completes the annual workforce planning report required by DHRM.

Partners with stakeholders to ensure continuity and quality of in-house development programs (LDP Associates Program Intern Program Jr. Associate Program).

Coaches employees and managers to identify performance gaps and create actionable professional development plans.


Collaboration Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Works directly with COMMS to ensure all training materials meet accessibility requirements.

Collaborates with HR to maintain assign evaluate and review required trainings in COLVC.

Partners with department leadership to ensure alignment between training initiatives and agency objectives.

Incorporates input from diverse stakeholdersincluding Executive Leadership and the CIOto refine training and development solutions.

Fosters strong cross departmental relationships to promote collaboration and organizational success.

Partners with HR team members to ensure cohesion and consistent application of policies and procedures.

Attends all HR meetings and participates fully as a contributing team member.

Works with Employee Relations as needed regarding performance or training concerns.

Cross-trains in other HR areas to support exceptional service delivery to internal and external stakeholders.


Budget & Compliance

Works with the budget team and agency leadership to propose manage and monitor the annual training budget.

Reviews and approves all TTA requests to ensure alignment with job duties and agency mission.

Ensures compliance with HR policies training requirements and state level workforce development standards.


Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond VA where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealths leading IT agency were connecting protecting innovating and powering Virginias digital future through collaboration creativity and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant customer-focused environment that values growth accountability and forward thinking all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience with instructional design methodologies and competency-based frameworks with a proven ability to translate organizational goals into high impact learning solutions.

Considerable experience in designing developing and facilitating training programs across virtual in person hybrid and blended learning environments ensuring accessibility engagement and measurable learning outcomes.

Considerable knowledge of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them to create learner centered experiences that drive retention skill acquisition and on the job performance.

Experience developing monitoring and optimizing training budgets.

Experience in overseeing a wide range of training programsfrom highly technical compliance driven content to soft skills leadership and professional development curricula.

Experience collaborating with executives HR partners and department leaders to assess workforce capability gaps and design targeted development strategies aligned with organizational priorities.

Considerable experience leading large scale learning initiatives with multiple stakeholders competing deadlines and cross functional dependencies using structured project management tools and methodologies.

Extensive experience creating implementing and maintaining comprehensive workforce development programs that support talent pipelines succession planning and long-term organizational growth.

Considerable knowledge of HR policies compliance requirements and regulatory considerations that impact training employee development and organizational learning strategies.

Additional Considerations

No Additional Considerations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications resumes cover letters any other format. Please refer to Your Application in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.