POSITION SUMMARYThe Vice President of Talent Development and Learning is responsible for shaping and executing a transformative leadership, learning and performance management strategy to enhance team members performance, engagement, and career growth.  AWP Safety is seeking a strong leader with deep expertise in leadership development, training and culture initiatives. The successful candidate will have proven experience leading successful leadership development functions in large and matrixed organizations. They will have expertise in designing and delivering engaging, innovative and impactful training programs for leaders at all levels, from first time managers to senior executives; ensuring that programming aligns with the company’s priorities, values, and leadership behaviors.This role requires a strategic visionary with a deep understanding of leadership theory and practice, exceptional program management skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives. This position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and execute a strategic vision for enterprise-wide leadership and supervisor development that aligns with AWP Safety’s culture, leadership expectations and equips leaders at all levels to build high-performing teams capable of executing on the company’s strategic priorities.Continually identify and calibrate enterprise leadership development priorities through assessments, feedback, focus groups and strong partnership with HR, leaders and stakeholders across the organization.Oversee the design and deployment of engaging, multi-modal learning programs that include e-learning, instructor-led training, and peer-to-peer coaching to develop all levels within the organization.Establish a strategic approach to leadership development; building a pipeline of future leaders through a suite of programs that supports the growth of high-potential talent and emerging leaders.Partner across Talent Management to support mentorship and sponsorship initiatives to enhance and accelerate leadership development and succession planning.Design and implement foundational development experiences for managers, focusing on foundational skills such as team management, strategic thinking and performance management; preparing them for expanded leadership responsibilities as their career progress and business needs align.Partner with senior executives and department heads across HR and the business to understand leadership opportunities, requirements and ensure development programming aligns with organizational priorities.Measure and analyze the effectiveness of development programs, using metrics, feedback and external perspective to continually improve content and delivery.Lead and mentor a team of learning and development professionals, providing guidance, support and professional growth opportunities aligned to their strengths, capability gaps and areas of interest.Develop and manage the budget for leadership and manager development programs, ensuring effective use of resources and cost efficiencies.Act as the business owner for external leadership development vendor resources; managing external training providers, as needed.Implement and drive succession planning with a focus on mid-management.