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Optimal CAE

Learning and Development Specialist

Optimal CAE, Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48120

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Position Description:

Global Engineering Learning and Development Learning Specialist Responsible for and supporting engineering learning & development strategic initiatives and partnering with product development functional teams to support key competency training/learning solutions. Make a difference! Utilize your skills and passion for continuous learning to drive our organization to the next level

Skills Required: Analyst - being able to analyze data and make a recommendation or decision based on the data Benchmarking - investigate other companies, methods, processes for innovative and continuous improvement solutions Customer Support - being able to support our customers with a positive attitude and understand their needs Data Management - manage data, files, reports, notes, etc. Event Planning - plan training events Financial Analysis - look at invoices to confirm training costs are correct Knowledge Management - management training materials in excel, HCM, Degreed Learning Strategy - incorporate the learning strategies into your work Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows - being able to do work in the Microsoft products Problem Solving - able to look work on your own and resolve roadblocks or issues that arise Project Management - manage multiple project and be able to prioritize and balance time between projects Project Support - support others with projects Training - attend it, host it, investigate new trainings, promote it, etc. Training And Development - same as above Training Coordination - coordinate training events and work with SMEs Vendor Management - work with Vendors on external training courses Vendor Relationships - build good working relationships with external vendors Skills Preferred:

Ariba, Budgets/Timing Experience Required:

2+ years of work experience in the areas of learning and development, training and project management, or equivalent business experience. Team player with good collaborative decision-making skills with the ability to build and foster strong relationships, establish trust, and achieve alignment across the organization. Demonstrated presentation skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to adjust message by audience. Demonstrated Project Management Skills and ability to communicate project plans and status using appropriate tools Strong computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, OneNote) Passion for learning and continuing education Must be self-motivated and able to multi-task Ability to evolve projects from ambiguity to a defined plan Experience Preferred: Ariba knowledge desirable Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree Additional Information:

POSITION IS HYBRID / 4 DAYS PER WEEK Manage strategic learning and training solutions for global engineering learning needs Contribute to Learning and Development internal and external communication products Continually research industry trends and provide recommendations on improvement initiatives in the areas of technology, delivery, and curation. Provide internal support of ongoing Learning and Development initiatives Learning Partners Build and manage relationships with engineering functional teams to align team training needs to learning solutions. Support partnering teams with training planning and implementation, and logistics Investigate and identify new training to align with evolving organizational needs Assist Learning Partners and their organizations with any training issues or issues with HCM learning system Course / Curriculum Management Manage local technical training budget, scheduling of classes and process planning to prioritize technical training needs and requests Manage Purchase Orders and invoices for vendor technical training Communicate, coordinate, host and facilitate in-person and/or virtual training events Analyze training needs, manage classes to help resolve inquiries/requests, curriculum development and set priorities Collaborate with PD and other cross functional teams to ensure that PD learning catalog is accurate and up to date.