leads the strategy, design, and execution of our test coordinator training program
ensure that the external coordinators and staff are fully prepared to successfully deliver ACT assessments.
expert at synthesizing customer feedback with business requirements that ensure confidence and preparation in the delivery of our suite of high-stakes exams.
responsible for designing, delivering, and managing large-scale, nationwide test administrators training program.
define the organizations training and learning vision and strategy aligned with business goals, the product roadmap and customer needs.
prioritize training investments based on impact and ROI.
determine the best learning solutions delivery methods based on end-user needs and scalability.
understand and implement new technologies such as automation and AI to accelerate learning and positive outcomes.
oversee design, delivery, and evaluation of external training programs.
partner with Product to align training experiences with customer journey maps.
attend customer events to seek feedback and to share training information.
ensure learning solutions are scalable, trackable, consistent, and high-quality.
adapt training to external stakeholders to continuously improve usability.
lead and develop training staff, instructional designers, facilitators, and vendors.
set clear expectations, performance metrics, and development paths for direct reports.
coach the team toward industry-leading learning practices.
work with external partners, customers, product managers, and business units to diagnose performance gaps.
act as a trusted advisor on workforce capability and readiness.
influence leaders to support and model continuous learning.
establish metrics and dashboards to evaluate learning effectiveness and customer impact (behavior change, performance improvement, ROI).
use data to refine programs and justify investments.
report on outcomes to executive leadership.
articulate a clear vision for an external L&D program by the 3-month mark.
enhance ACT’s product road map by the 6-month mark.
demonstrate outcomes tied to the product roadmap and improved coordinator performance by the 12-month mark.
Requirements
7+ years of proven experience in large-scale training delivery and strategy, program management, and team leadership.
Demonstrated experience leading the standing up an LMS platform (selection, implementation and management).
Experience using AI, modern technologies and other automated solutions to deliver trainings at scale and with efficacy.
Experience and demonstrated success leading, managing, and building teams of training professionals.
Strong self-starter with builder mindset; comfortable with ambiguity and forging new paths.
Strong analytical skills with ability to measure and report ROI.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management skills and strong customer orientation in designing learning with end-user experience in mind.
Willing to take on administrative work and direct training.
Solid knowledge of and ability to apply learning technologies and modern instructional design practices.
Ability to travel up to 25% to engage with customers on training, improvements and other feedback.
Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Business or a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.