Talent Development Program Manager

Vast is looking for a Talent Development Program Manager, reporting to the Director, Talent Development, to program manage talent solutions, facilitate engaging learning experiences, and create impactful learning content and programs across the business; all in service of our work to design and build artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

Manage Talent Development and Learning Projects

• Manage a limited number of enterprise-wide talent development and learning programs, initiatives, and projects (examples include: Engagement Surveys, Performance Management, Manager Development, and 
• Onboarding) 
• Effectively plan, communicate, and execute project plans across teams and departments 
• Maintain project documentation and knowledge databases 
• Collaborate with project team members to execute against deliverables and milestones 
• Become the subject matter expert for core talent management technologies (performance system, learning management system, survey platform) ● Measure, monitor, evaluate, and report key organizational insights stemming from project data 

Design, Deliver, and Evaluate Learning Experiences 

• Leverage training intake form data to scope learning opportunities across the business and propose innovative solutions 
• Create comprehensive and targeted learning materials, including e-learning modules, job aids, and multimedia content. 
• Incorporate adult learning theories to enhance the learning experience  Leverage content creation tools, eLearning software, and other editing programs to create engaging and interactive content 
• Ensure consistency and a positive user experience across various learning modules and programs 
• Partner with subject matter experts to fully assess, scope, and manage expectations of learning solutions
• Facilitate in-person and virtual training 
• Upload and actively manage LMS content to monitor learner registration, attendance, and completion of various compliance and training courses 
• Synthesize reports and people data to understand training and development insights that will inform continuous improvement efforts

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of experience with instructional design, training content creation, and facilitation. 
• 2-3 years of project management experience 
• Interest in learning and development

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Aerospace industry experience 
• Experience with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) 
• Learning Management System experience 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment 
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information 
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and vendors 
• Logical and strategic approach to solving problems 
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.