Manager, Early Careers Training and Development

Job Description Summary

Job Description

This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect the selected candidate to work 3 days a week at our Saint Petersburg, FL, corporate office.

Under limited supervision, the Training & Development Manager will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of our early career professionals. The manager will influence strategic direction, develop plans, and complete complex assignments to support participant development. Additional responsibilities include project management, content selection, course material development and process improvements.

Working in a highly collaborative environment, the manager will ensure all trainings are aligned with business unit and firm wide learning priorities, through measurement of the effectiveness of the programs. The early careers development team is responsible for the successful onboarding, performance and retention of new associates through a robust induction experience and providing development and engagement throughout their 1-24 months.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides input on the strategic direction of Early Careers development initiatives to meet individual and organizational learning needs

Design, develop, assess and recommend development sessions, processes, tools and resources that align to the skill competency model

Prepares and delivers written and verbal presentations and proposals to management

Collaborates and builds positive relationships with stakeholders, including Early Careers recruiting, HR Business Partners, Talent Consultants, Learning & Development, LMS administrators, and Business Unit training groups

Conducts pre-program capability assessments to identify skill level

Creates effective and engaging course materials, including workbooks and presentations for e-learning modules and live/virtual sessions

Assess the impact and effectiveness of sessions to demonstrate success metrics, communicate results and recommendations for continuous improvement and consistency

Facilitate and deliver virtual and in-person development sessions

Assess the effectiveness of training sessions through evaluations, surveys, and make necessary adjustments for continuous improvement and consistency

Manage the training program within timelines and budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources

Perform external research and benchmarking on learning trends, priorities, and initiatives

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

Student and adult learning and development theories

Learning development research, trends and best practices

Business process improvement

Project management and business process methodologies

Experiential learning and co-curricular development design

Skill in

Developing and modifying content, presentations, participant guides, materials, job aides, etc.

Strong large group facilitation and people leadership ability

Strong project management skills and attention to detail

Results oriented, data driven, curious, passionate about learning and improving outcomes

Ability to analyze data and assess training effectiveness

Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze trends and best practices

Strong oral and written communication skills

Experience with learning measurement techniques

Driving business solutions through systematic tracking and monitoring deliverables

Anticipating potential issues before they arise

Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project planning skills

Ability to

Build relationships, influence and interact effectively with all levels of associates, including cross-functional and external stakeholders

Manage multiple priorities and multitask

Manage medium to large projects independently while balancing daily required tasks

Lead and adapt to change

Deal with ambiguity and create process and structure where it does not currently exist

Communicate crisply and candidly, influence, and foster candid dialogue

Problem solve and makes decisions when variables, alternatives, and outcomes are not clearly defined

Demonstration of analytical skills, including ability to arrange and tell a story with data

Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

Self-driven, energetic, enthusiastic, and inclusive; creating or responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs

Education/Previous Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree and six (6) years of experience in designing and managing development programs and/or talent management processes

Licenses/ Certifications

None Required

Education

Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Education, Bachelor’s: Human Resources Management

Work Experience

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

• We expect our associates at all levels to:
• •Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• •Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• •Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• •Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• •Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.