Director, Training & Organization Development (On-Site)
Company: Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
Location: Houston
Posted on: June 2, 2025
Job Description:
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Training & Organization Development (On-Site)Requisition Number:
7073Description:Basic FunctionResponsible for setting the direction
and designing strategies for training initiatives for all levels of
employees at METRO. Working with senior management, design and
implement state-of-the-art leadership and professional development
programs, processes and practices that align the organization's
vision and strategies and ensure quality leadership. Perform duties
in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable
rules and safety procedures.Responsibilities and Specific
Duties
- Provide primary managerial direction and perform personnel
administrative functions of direct report staff (e.g., training,
supervising, work assignments, timesheets, performance evaluations,
etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing
productivity of staff, and ensuring necessary department outcomes
are achieved.
- Lead expansion of training and development function.
- Direct the corporate Training and Organization Development
staff and manage the departmental budget.
- Develop, market, and implement comprehensive and cohesive
curriculums for leadership and management development.
- Direct, develop and deliver organizational effectiveness and
training programs to improve work performance and meet METRO's
business objectives.
- Align organizational/management development with overall
business strategy and needs.
- Assess current programs against baseline based on assessments,
training programs, and overall program evaluation. Analyze past and
current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify
requested funds.
- Oversee the development of training manuals, reference library,
testing and evaluation procedures, training technology and other
educational materials.
- Provide engaging communications about training programs to
encourage participation and highlight the value and benefits of
training.
- Train instructors and supervisory personnel in effective
techniques for training, such as new employee orientation,
on-the-job training, management development, and adaptations to
needed refresher or changes in policies, procedures, and
technologies.
- Research and write grant proposals for training programs.
- Oversee and establish relationships with vendors to provide
additional outside training programs.
- Design and facilitate succession planning, talent review, and
leadership development programs; expand succession planning program
to provide a source of in-house replacements for key leadership
positions.
- Analyze training opportunities, determine desired performance
results, and maintain integrity and quality of programs.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and ensure that programs support
the overall strategy of METRO.
- Provide internal coaching and consulting to the organization.
Facilitate key meetings and workshops.
- Collaborate with functional Human Resources areas to develop
and/or enhance programs for performance management, diversity
awareness, career development, legally mandated training, career
development, succession planning, and more.
- Facilitate change management methodologies.
- Mobilize executive management to champion training and
organizational development initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in OD, talent
development, and training within the industry.
- Provide excellent customer service to METRO internal and
external customers. Apply SMS methods and principles in their daily
routine and support all aspects of the agency's Public
Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
- Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce
or eliminate accidents.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.Education
RequirementBachelor's degree in Training and Development,
Organization Development, Human Resources Development or
Instructional Systems Design. Master's degree or graduate-level
certificate program in one of these disciplines is preferred.Years
& Experience RequiredMinimum eight (8) to ten (10) years of
management experience leading a training department/function.
Extensive experience in all facets of management training (design,
delivery, and measurement), managing internal client relationships
at all levels of an organization, writing and administering
training programs and experience with large-scale project
management. Proven experience and knowledge of adult learning
concepts, training and development theories and techniques, and
organization development required. Experience to also include
familiarity with competency-based employee development
models.Knowledge & Skills RequiredStrong interpersonal and
organizational skills and communication skills. Must be politically
savvy with a high level of business acumen. Ability to develop
strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and understand business
plans, and to relate those plans to organization development
strategies. Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving
skills. Demonstrated project management capabilities and ability to
manage multiple projects and priorities. Training and/or HR
certifications preferred.Additional InformationThe Metropolitan
Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug
and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external
applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before
employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol
testing throughout their employment.Further, employees who perform
safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol
testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and
the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.We
provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless
of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran
status, genetic information or disability.
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