The opportunity
The Senior Manager, Lab Operations Learning and Development provides tactical building along with long term strategic leadership and direction for all learning, development, and performance enablement initiatives across laboratory operations. This role is responsible for…
What you'll do
Develops and executes innovative L&D strategies to ensure lab operations has: the necessary management and leadership competencies to meet business objectives.
Sets the overarching framework and strategy for learning and development: across lab operations, aligned to organizational goals, HR timelines, and department priorities.
Assesses developmental needs across lab operations teams; identifies: management skills and competency gaps and establishes measures to track progress and effectiveness of the applied L&D program(s).
Partners with HR to align employee development with job architecture ladders: and career progression frameworks.
Stays current on training industry developments, adult learning best: practices, and emerging trends in development education.
Manages and reports out on the L&D budget for lab operations, including: forecasting, vendor spend, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective program delivery.
What they're looking for
- Defines, tracks, and reports on key L&D metrics and KPIs (e.g., training: completion rates, time-to-competency, learner satisfaction, business impact) to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Creates and facilitates leader development programs tailored to new leaders,: middle management, and senior-level leaders within lab operations.
- Facilitates DiSC and/or Clifton Strengths programs across lab operations and: ensures sustained adoption and practical application.
- Drives lab operations-specific management training, including senior leaders: accountability for tier meeting structure, accountability frameworks, and operational leadership education.