The Americas Training Leader is responsible for leading a team of training specialists to provide professional quality training programs for HBS employees and customers, in order to help accelerate HBS growth and profitability.



Responsibilities include:

Training Delivery

• Provide training programs to meet field and customer requirements.
  


• Implement classroom training, eLearning, webinars, assessments, and other forms of self-study training programs with successful results.
  


• Oversee training delivery, scheduling, costs, venues, equipment, printing, billing, and other aspects of delivering training solutions.
  


• Monitor key metrics and continuously improve training team effectiveness to optimize impact on the business.
  

Curriculum Development

• Support global curriculum development projects. Align subject matter expert resources support curriculum initiatives such as e-learning, online testing, synchronous and asynchronous web-based learning solutions, podcasting, communities of practice, etc in addition to hands-on classroom curriculum.
  


• Oversee the development and maintenance of training equipment.
  

Assessment

• Support the development of effective (valid and reliable) skills assessments and knowledge assessments.
  


• Perform assessment of student skills by conducting the tests, observing hands-on performances, inspecting student projects and providing feedback.
  


• Support regional offices which need to conduct student assessments locally.
  

Leadership

• Participate in long-term strategic planning for global training function, in alignment with HBS STRAP and AOP priorities and workforce requirements.
  


• Maintain ongoing open communication with key stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment between training team activities and organization's needs.
  


• Interface with HBS field leaders to analyze regional training requirements and plan training schedule and resources accordingly.
  


• Align training delivery resources to support new go-to-market strategies and technology launch initiatives.
  


• Hire, develop, and lead highly competent and dedicated professional training team. Manage allocation of resources for best utilization of talent and achieve most strategic business results. Continue to develop expertise and training best practices in the training team.
  


• Manage allocated resources and budgets effectively.
  


• Where necessary, select necessary training vendors and globalization resources, negotiate contracts with support from Supply Management, and manage vendor projects effectively.
  


• Ensure compliance with Honeywell code of conduct and health & safety standards.
  

Teamwork

• Collaborate with a wide variety of functional teams within Honeywell, such as product development, technical support, solution design, product marketing, and delivery organizations to support product launches and enable field personnel skill effectiveness. Proactively develop collaborative relationships with these areas.
  


• Professionally represent Honeywell and Training Center in all interactions with customers and business partners.
  
  

• Bachelor degree or (15 years experience) in business or training field and 10 years professional experience in a training or business related field


• 5 Years background in technical fields such as building automation, engineering or IT industries.


• Ability to travel and handle evening & weekend work hours as needed in a globally distributed work environment.

• Business acumen, relationship building and executive influencing abilities


• 3 years experience in team leadership, people management and budget management.


• In-depth expertise in performance improvement, training, adult education, emerging learning technologies or organization development


• Highly motivated and dedicated professional. Resourceful, integrative thinker with global mindset and intense focus on driving for results.


• Leadership experience in large complex organizations, with track record of building strategic alignment, overcoming organizational obstacles and achieving results.


• Familiarity with HBS technology, market place, and organizational processes.


• Advanced degree in business, organization development, education, instructional design, training, or related field.


• Effective communication, ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  

Additional Information:

• Travel Percentage: 25%