Job Description

HR Specialist, Technical Programs Manager

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

The Opportunity: As member of the Black & Veatch HR Talent Development team, you are responsible for partnering with engineering, project management, and technical leaders to assess knowledge and skill gaps in our technical client-facing and professional services delivery communities and developing programs to address those gaps. You will work with technical leaders and team members to increase their effectiveness so they can achieve our growth goals. You will have the opportunity to design online, virtual and in person content, deliver live sessions, and coordinate training events and summits.

The Team: Black & Veatch's Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with members of the Office of Project Management and other engineering and technical leaders to plan, define and implement a variety of training programs and content
• Consult and collaborate with subject matter experts across a variety of technical capacities on the development of technical and solution-focused programming. Lead planning discussions with technical SMEs and learning and development specialists in the creation of content and delivery of training
• Manage the planning, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide technical training and project management programs, including managing logistics such as invitations, scheduling, tracking, rosters, and recordings among other duties
• Create course content utilizing a variety of adult learning modalities including instructor-led courses, webinars, interactive eLearning, mobile-learning, business application segments, and on-the-job activities
• Leverage learning analytics and feedback to continuously improve and update training strategies
• Manage and support a stakeholder group of business leaders in technical functions. Provide rotating technical support of co/lab approximately once per month

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of experience required
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with technical experts and business leaders in a professional services environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts concisely and clearly, and to convert technical or complex information and concepts into easily understandable content
• Strong communication (written and verbal), presentation and interpersonal skills
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail, and the ability to see the big picture. Effective at managing multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to meet tight deadlines, manage workloads and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and leaders at all levels
• Strong eye for modern design aesthetic and an ability to follow a style guide to maintain brand
• Travel (up to 5-10% if needed from time to time)
• Knowledge of adult learning, design process, needs assessments and discovery
• Experience developing training videos and multimedia presentations
• Familiarity with commercial construction industry and sustainable solutions
• Experience leading and influencing development discussions with senior-level business leaders and technical experts
• Experience in a technical profession relevant to Black & Veatch markets

Tools/Software Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills using video editing software (Experience with Camtasia and Adobe Premier preferred)
• Experience using Microsoft Suite, including Power Automate and Power BI
• Experience using Learning Management Systems preferred
• Experience with project management tools helpful

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

ADM: Administrative/Business Job Grade 017

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