Director of Learning Operations and Enablement at Autodesk
Atlanta, GA 30301
About the Job
Job Requisition ID #24WD76490Director of Learning Operations and Enablement The Autodesk People and Places Organization (PPL) is transforming the Learning and Talent Management (L&TM) organization, and we need to invent simplified and scalable ways to bring L&TM offerings to our global business
We have an opportunity for a Director of Learning Operations and Enablement who will develop and drive new consistent, efficient, and repeatable approaches to the related disciplines of deployment, enablement, and adoption
In this role, you will re-imagine these areas and be responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and change management of the related people, process and technology. Reporting to the Vice President of Learning and Talent Management, you will influence leaders across the enterprise, including VP-level People Business Partner (PBP) Practice Leaders, the PBP Cohort and members of the senior Leader Cohort (L2/VP)
You will build, lead, and coach a global team of people managers
With that team’s support you will develop and implement long-term operational plans to advance the L&TM strategy, our strategic priorities, and functional initiatives, ensuring we meet both our timelines and recharge targets of +$2M a year
Your overall goal will be to enable success in both short-term and long-term strategic objectives by hiring, developing, and retaining the best talent and implementing innovative strategies, tools and processes to drive L&TM forward
In this effort, you will work cross-functionally in People & Places (PPL), across business units and across geographical regions to identify both what’s missing and what needs to improve and then charter and lead initiatives to implement new approaches
With a focus on innovation and human centered design, you and your team will scale our processes, expanding beyond our traditional focus on North America so we can provide learning, leadership development, and talent management to a growing, global organization. ResponsibilitiesOperations Reimagine our approach to learning adoption, focusing on program enrollment and transfer of learning back to the workplace. Develop and implement long-term operational plans to advance the L&TM strategy, our strategic priorities, and functional initiatives Drive improvement in the maturity of L&TM enablement and adoption processes to increase delivery capabilities and business value add. Create the strategy, infrastructure, processes and partnerships to return in-person instructor-led learning to our global offices. Deliver learning outcome excellence (strategic alignment, learner satisfaction, budget forecast, and on time delivery). Organizational Leadership Build a team of experts in program management, change management and communication, who will together simplify experiences (develop the “easy button”) for our leaders and employees, making engagement with our organization and participation in our offerings straightforward. Develop and inspire your teams to achieve maximum productivity and optimal creativity Attract new talent as while developing existing team members to meet the needs of the business Collaboration, Influence & Communication Developa content management strategy and manage content across multiple platforms, including SharePoint, My Learning (LXP), and Absorb (LMS). Partner closely with Go-to-Market colleagues, People Business Partners, People Consultants and the People Experience Team to develop an integrated approach to enablement, deployment and adoption. Measure and communicate successes illustrating the business value of delivered capabilities Work with executive leadership to set expectations and manage risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs inevitable in complex programs and transformation efforts. Minimum Qualifications12 years of professional work experience in Enterprise Learning and Development.5 years’ experience managing a team of learning professionals.Proven expertise in curriculum design and development, with a focus on programs that build new organizational capabilities at scale.Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles and the effectiveness of instructing methods such as classroom training, micro-learning, social learning, simulations, on-the-job application of skills, custom video, digital learning, and online learning tools.The ability to work with business leaders to guide the creation of development initiatives that you may be new to you (ie., Data Analytics, Machine Learning)Strong ability to give meaningful and targeted feedback on deliverables
Ability to develop and coach team members as they develop high quality adult learning.Experience managing budgets and vendors.Excellent oral and written communications skills, including meeting facilitation and presentation.Ability to tailor approaches to nuances of global business with offices in multiple countries and experience with the translation and localization of learning content and experiences.Ability to prioritize multiple, large-scale initiatives simultaneously.Experience in building strong relationships across a global organization.Expert problem-solving skills and collaboration skills.Strategic knowledge of next generation learning and talent technology.Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Human Resource Development, Instructional Systems Design, Learning Technology or a related field.Current knowledge of trends and practices in skill-centric strategies, Skills or Talent Intelligence, Content Intelligence, skills-based talent marketplace and related program deployment.Existing practice using GenAI tools such as ChatGPT 4, BARD, text-to-image creation tools, large language models etc.Certification in the Success Case learning evaluation method or other formal process to determine learning impact and ROI.Learn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies
We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do
Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all
Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!BenefitsFrom health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work
Learn more about our benefits in the U.S
by visiting Salary transparencyEqual Employment OpportunityAt Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world
Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic
We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Diversity& BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive
Learn more here: Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).SummaryLocation: San Francisco, CA, USA; Colorado, USA - Remote; Atlanta, GA, USAType: Full time
We have an opportunity for a Director of Learning Operations and Enablement who will develop and drive new consistent, efficient, and repeatable approaches to the related disciplines of deployment, enablement, and adoption
In this role, you will re-imagine these areas and be responsible for the strategy, roadmap, and change management of the related people, process and technology. Reporting to the Vice President of Learning and Talent Management, you will influence leaders across the enterprise, including VP-level People Business Partner (PBP) Practice Leaders, the PBP Cohort and members of the senior Leader Cohort (L2/VP)
You will build, lead, and coach a global team of people managers
With that team’s support you will develop and implement long-term operational plans to advance the L&TM strategy, our strategic priorities, and functional initiatives, ensuring we meet both our timelines and recharge targets of +$2M a year
Your overall goal will be to enable success in both short-term and long-term strategic objectives by hiring, developing, and retaining the best talent and implementing innovative strategies, tools and processes to drive L&TM forward
In this effort, you will work cross-functionally in People & Places (PPL), across business units and across geographical regions to identify both what’s missing and what needs to improve and then charter and lead initiatives to implement new approaches
With a focus on innovation and human centered design, you and your team will scale our processes, expanding beyond our traditional focus on North America so we can provide learning, leadership development, and talent management to a growing, global organization. ResponsibilitiesOperations Reimagine our approach to learning adoption, focusing on program enrollment and transfer of learning back to the workplace. Develop and implement long-term operational plans to advance the L&TM strategy, our strategic priorities, and functional initiatives Drive improvement in the maturity of L&TM enablement and adoption processes to increase delivery capabilities and business value add. Create the strategy, infrastructure, processes and partnerships to return in-person instructor-led learning to our global offices. Deliver learning outcome excellence (strategic alignment, learner satisfaction, budget forecast, and on time delivery). Organizational Leadership Build a team of experts in program management, change management and communication, who will together simplify experiences (develop the “easy button”) for our leaders and employees, making engagement with our organization and participation in our offerings straightforward. Develop and inspire your teams to achieve maximum productivity and optimal creativity Attract new talent as while developing existing team members to meet the needs of the business Collaboration, Influence & Communication Developa content management strategy and manage content across multiple platforms, including SharePoint, My Learning (LXP), and Absorb (LMS). Partner closely with Go-to-Market colleagues, People Business Partners, People Consultants and the People Experience Team to develop an integrated approach to enablement, deployment and adoption. Measure and communicate successes illustrating the business value of delivered capabilities Work with executive leadership to set expectations and manage risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs inevitable in complex programs and transformation efforts. Minimum Qualifications12 years of professional work experience in Enterprise Learning and Development.5 years’ experience managing a team of learning professionals.Proven expertise in curriculum design and development, with a focus on programs that build new organizational capabilities at scale.Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles and the effectiveness of instructing methods such as classroom training, micro-learning, social learning, simulations, on-the-job application of skills, custom video, digital learning, and online learning tools.The ability to work with business leaders to guide the creation of development initiatives that you may be new to you (ie., Data Analytics, Machine Learning)Strong ability to give meaningful and targeted feedback on deliverables
Ability to develop and coach team members as they develop high quality adult learning.Experience managing budgets and vendors.Excellent oral and written communications skills, including meeting facilitation and presentation.Ability to tailor approaches to nuances of global business with offices in multiple countries and experience with the translation and localization of learning content and experiences.Ability to prioritize multiple, large-scale initiatives simultaneously.Experience in building strong relationships across a global organization.Expert problem-solving skills and collaboration skills.Strategic knowledge of next generation learning and talent technology.Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree in Human Resource Development, Instructional Systems Design, Learning Technology or a related field.Current knowledge of trends and practices in skill-centric strategies, Skills or Talent Intelligence, Content Intelligence, skills-based talent marketplace and related program deployment.Existing practice using GenAI tools such as ChatGPT 4, BARD, text-to-image creation tools, large language models etc.Certification in the Success Case learning evaluation method or other formal process to determine learning impact and ROI.Learn MoreAbout AutodeskWelcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies
We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do
Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all
Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!BenefitsFrom health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work
Learn more about our benefits in the U.S
by visiting Salary transparencyEqual Employment OpportunityAt Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world
Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic
We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.Diversity& BelongingWe take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive
Learn more here: Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk? Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).SummaryLocation: San Francisco, CA, USA; Colorado, USA - Remote; Atlanta, GA, USAType: Full time
