Manager, Learning & DevelopmentPeople Operations * Weirton, WV * Full time

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

The Learning and Development Manager, reporting to the Chief People Officer, plays a pivotal role in crafting and executing learning and talent development strategies across Form Energy. This includes designing, implementing, and evaluating various learning programs as well as leading the design of a learning infrastructure. This visionary leader will apply their expertise in creating programs as well as in building key partnerships with content creators, design teams and learning technology partners. This position offers a hybrid remote work option with corporate offices located adjacent to our new advanced manufacturing facility in Weirton, WV. The scope of this role covers a rapidly growing workforce that is primarily based in Somerville (Boston), MA, Berkeley, CA and the Pittsburgh, PA/Weirton, WV region.

This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, West Virginia. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with HR leadership to establish a robust learning framework for Form, facilitating rapid development of education and training capabilities including certifying content creators across Form.

• Work with functional leaders and HR/People Partners to identify training needs, employing advanced learning tools for a highly technical workforce.

• Evaluate and choose training vendors, content partners, and software to enhance services.

• Develop leadership programs for managers, nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and engagement.

• Create interactive training materials using adult learning principles, including e-learning modules and presentations.

• Stay updated on industry trends and integrate new methodologies and technologies into training practices.

• Assess training effectiveness through metrics and feedback, striving for continuous enhancement.

• Champion a learning culture and lead the communications and marketing plan to engage the workforce on learning and career development opportunities

• Develop skill matrices with business partners to support internal mobility and certifications.

• Oversee training compliance processes to ensure accuracy and accessibility of documentation.

• Leads, mentors, and develops the Learning and workforce development team and ensures the department administration (budgets, goal setting, performance management, hiring, etc.) is managed effectively.

• Collaborate with other departments, business leaders, and external partners to understand their needs, build analytical decision support tools, and align Learning and Development to support the organization's goals. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• Master's degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, or related field of study

• 8+ years of progressive experience in learning and development including at least 2 years of team management

• Experience designing learning across a technical and manufacturing workforce using advanced learning technologies

• Demonstrated ability to drive technology innovation and integration in a fast paced environment

• Ability to create clear presentations and written communication

• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with excellent time management skills

• Experience managing a learning management system (LMS) including the pathway to creating interfaces with HRIS tools, performing quality testing, and understanding of how to project manage LMS update with the vendor partner

• Ability to handle confidential data and work independently with minimal supervision

• Effective communication skills with all levels of employees, including senior management

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.