Learning Program Manager - Manufacturing & Enterprise Development

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Learning Program Manager to join our Talent Development team. Reporting to the Director of Talent Development, this role will lead the design, implementation, and scaling of learning programs that build workforce capability at our Fremont, CA manufacturing site, with extended support to key corporate functions including Engineering and IT. 

This is an individual contributor role that requires the ability to operate at two levels simultaneously — executing at the site level to meet local operational and production training needs, while aligning to enterprise talent development strategy and priorities. The Learning Program Manager will serve as the primary learning partner to site leadership, HR, and functional leaders, identifying skill gaps, developing targeted solutions, and driving adoption of new processes and behaviors through effective change enablement strategies. 

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience developing and managing learning programs in a production-oriented manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of compliance and skills-based training requirements on the plant floor, and a proven track record supporting large-scale change management initiatives — including system implementations, facility expansions, and organizational transformation — in high-growth organizations. They bring a consultative mindset, strong program management skills, and the ability to connect learning directly to business outcomes without the support of a direct team. 

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in learning and development, talent development, or organizational development. 

• Direct experience designing and delivering learning programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including frontline and production employee training, skills-based learning, and compliance or regulatory training. 

• Experience supporting large-scale organizational change initiatives in a high-growth or rapidly evolving business; experience with system implementations, facility expansions, or M&A integration is strongly preferred. 

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively as an individual contributor — owning programs end-to-end, influencing without authority, and building relationships across all levels of an organization. 

• Proven ability to navigate dual stakeholder environments, balancing site-level operational needs with enterprise strategy and priorities. 

• Strong background in needs assessment, capability analysis, and translating business and operational requirements into effective learning solutions. 

• Excellent project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong stakeholder management, consulting, and communication skills; comfortable engaging with frontline employees and senior leaders alike. 

• Experience facilitating training sessions, workshops, and development programs for diverse audiences. 

• Proficiency in instructional design methodologies (e.g., Action Mapping, ADDIE, or similar); experience with Articulate 360 or similar e-learning authoring tools preferred. 

• Experience with LMS platforms and learning technologies; familiarity with compliance tracking and recordkeeping requirements. 

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