Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Pontiac, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.

The Role:

The Head of Corporate Learning Programs plays a critical role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization. This individual supports Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and Communications. They strategize and consult with major business functions to create a learning culture that delivers strategic value and aligns with GM’s business objectives. 

The ideal candidate is a skilled practitioner in human performance improvement, leveraging those frameworks to understand performance gaps and identify learning and non-learning related solutions. This role serves as the single point of contact between the business leaders and the central learning and development team to track that solution from design & development through to delivery. Once in production, they will measure the success of the program to determine if objectives are being met, directing modifications if necessary.

What You’ll Do:  

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational goals and challenges. Assess the current workforce to determine where performance improvements are necessary based on those goals and challenges.
• Conduct analysis to identify the root cause of performance gaps (skill, culture, processes, incentives, etc.) Communicate the results of these analyses to business leaders with recommended solutions. For learning solution recommendations, agree on target skill areas. 
• Communicate the impact that learning interventions are having on the business in terms of metrics that are meaningful to the business. 
• Provide oversight as new learning solutions are developed, delivered, and administered by the Learning & Development Center of Excellence (COE) to ensure that the target solutions are aligned with intended objectives. 
• Establish and maintain trust-based relationships with stakeholders at all levels, becoming a go-to resource for all learning and development related needs for the given functional area. 
• Facilitate open and transparent communication channels regarding learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs. Regular meetings with business leaders will be required to ensure that all parties are aware of the status of the learning initiatives and their return on investment. 
• Learning Culture Advocate: Champion a culture of continuous improvement and lifelong learning, encouraging participation in learning activities and the application of new skills and knowledge. 
• Impact Measurement: Evaluate the effectiveness of learning interventions in achieving desired business outcomes, leveraging data to inform future learning strategies. 
• Innovation and Best Practices: Stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in learning and development, integrating best practices to enhance the organization’s learning initiatives. 

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities – Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, organizational development, program management or related field or at least 2+ additional years of experience in related field. 
• 3+ years of experience in learning and development roles. 
• 5+ years of program management experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in human resources, finance, or communications. 
• Proven experience in a learning and development role with a focus on strategic planning, relationship building, and effective communication. 
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and align learning and development initiatives with broader business goals. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to establish trust and credibility. 
• Communication Proficiency: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of effectively articulating the value of learning initiatives to diverse audiences. 
• Program Management Proficiency: Ability to manage multiple programs with competing deadlines and maintain high levels of organization and thoroughness. 
• Analytical Skills: Competence in analyzing learning needs and measuring the impact of learning solutions on individual and organizational performance. 
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. 

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge:

Master’s degree in related field  

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This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 

Compensation:  

The salary range for this role is $110,000–$200,100. 

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.​ 

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.​ 

Company Vehicle: A company vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.​ 

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. do not apply for this role if you will need gm immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual’s protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics” include an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​