Senior Global Learning & Organizational Development Manager
As Senior Global Learning & Organizational Development Manager, this role is critical to shape and execute Avient’s global talent development strategy. The incumbent will partner with business leaders to understand the business and workforce needs to develop and deploy programs from this Center of Excellence that unleash the full potential of our associates. This role will be involved in the creation of the processes and tools to help leaders more effectively develop and manage talent, focused on building strong leaders for today and the future. Reporting to the Global Talent Management Director, this individual will interact at all levels of the organization globally, to ensure Avient is developing employees and leaders in a way that is innovative, collaborative, and inspires belonging.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Develops and supports Avient’s global comprehensive, best-in-class Learning and Leadership Development Strategy and programs with the ability to effectively deliver and facilitate training in an engaging manner.
· Leads a high performing global team who design and deliver professional and leadership training and development processes, performance management, and succession planning strategy; taking into account cultural differences around the world to apply global programs with local focus.
· Designs, implements, and delivers development programs for Avient’s top talent that incorporate experiential learning, mentoring, coaching and rotational assignments in addition to classroom and virtual learning methods.
· Leads surveys and feedback tools (i.e. 360 assessments) as required to measure employee engagement, talent development and application of learning.
· Collaborates with Global Talent Management Director, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to develop talent strategies for Performance Management, Talent Assessment, Succession Planning, and Employee Engagement throughout the organization.
· Identifies, develops, and tracks key talent management metrics and prepares analytics and presentations for leadership.
· Supports design and improvement of succession management approach, processes and tools that result in deeper bench strength and improved talent readiness for business critical positions.
· Leads organizational development initiatives, programs, and processes. Involved in workforce planning and development conversations to drive holistic thinking on talent
· Conducts and/or identifies resources and tools for team development, such as teambuilding sessions and other interventions.
Education, Experience and Skills to be Successful:
· 8+ years of professional work experience in Training and Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or Organizational Change Management with a preferred emphasis in leadership development and coaching
· 5+ years of experience managing a team, preferably across a global remit with strong international experience required
· Demonstrated experience supporting global integrated talent management program, including: talent review, succession planning, performance management, leadership/behavioral/technical competencies and employee engagement surveys.
· Able to quickly build trusted relationships with others through active listening skills, delivering on agreed upon actions, and allowing two-way feedback
· Must be passionate about leading, managing, coaching and developing others
· Must have strong program development and project management skills including program/project planning, training facilitation, managing multiples resources, timelines, milestones and objectives
· Demonstrated strength in facilitation of developed training courses, both in person and virtual, including hosting simulations / exercises to allow participants to practice learned skills
o Certification with DiSC, StrengthFinders, 360 assessment debriefs, and Situational Leadership is preferred.
· Familiarity with Korn Ferry Competencies, Oracle HCM and Crucial Conversations is preferred.
· Must be systems saavy to access, report on and analyze data effectively to “tell the story” behind the information.
· Must be expert in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
· Must be able to travel occasionally for successful execution of the essential functions of the position
COMPETENCIES
Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, people leader positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development. The most critical Leader of Others competencies for this role are:
· Organizational Savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
· Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
· Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements
· Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
Security includes physical security and cyber security.
Who We Are
Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
· Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
· Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
· Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
· Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
Why Avient
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.