Sr Manager, Learning & Development - Remote

Job ID: 530754

Ash Grove is a CRH company with a legacy dating back to 1882. We combine technical expertise, safety and customer-focused solutions to deliver reliable performance for our customers. We manufacture and supply high-performance, advanced cementitious materials for the most demanding construction and infrastructure needs.  With more than 2,000 people across 60 locations in the United States and Canada, we support a wide range of applications, from major infrastructure projects to the development and refurbishment of residential and non-residential buildings that support everyday life, from highways and bridges to schools and commercial buildings. 

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com 

Job Summary

The Sr. Manager, Learning & Development leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide training and development programs across Ash Grove Cement (ACM) and other operating company locations. This role manages the Training Coordinator Lead and field Training Coordinator team, ensuring consistent, high-quality craft, technical, safety, and HR training delivery across all plant and corporate locations. The Sr. Manager partners closely with HR Business Partners, plant leadership, and Safety to identify skill and capability gaps, builds scalable curricula and learning paths, and manages the Learning Management System (LMS) strategy and vendor relationships. This position plays a key role in advancing the organization's talent development and succession planning efforts by ensuring employees at all levels have access to effective, well-structured learning programs.

Job Location

This position will work remotely in the US. 

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Training Coordinator Lead and field Training Coordinator team across ACM and operating company locations.
• Design and oversee enterprise learning strategy, curricula, and development programs spanning craft, technical, safety, leadership, and HR training.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, plant leadership, MTS, and safety leadership to identify capability gaps and prioritize training investments.
• Own the Learning Management System (LMS) strategy, ensuring accurate training records, reporting, and system optimization across the organization.
• Develop and manage the annual Learning & Development budget in partnership with the Sr.
• Director, Learning & Development / Talent Management.
• Establish and monitor training effectiveness metrics and KPIs; report results and recommend program adjustments to HR leadership.
• Oversee vendor relationships with external training providers, community colleges, and technical institutions.
• Support the design and facilitation of leadership development programs in partnership with Talent Management.
• Guide the team's train-the-trainer efforts and development of internal subject matter experts.
• Ensure compliance with required regulatory training (MSHA, OSHA, etc.) across all applicable sites.
• Partner with Talent Management on succession planning and individual development plan initiatives, ensuring learning programs align with identified development needs.
• Coach and develop Training Coordinators on instructional design, facilitation, and stakeholder management best practices.
• Promotes and follows all aspects of safety guidelines and is a constant advocate for all safety programs and initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee records and HR/talent data.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree – Human Resources, Organizational Development, Training, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Proven ability to lead, direct, and develop a team of training professionals across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and curriculum development methodologies.
• Experience managing Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training data/reporting.
• Ability to build and manage a training budget and vendor relationships.
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with plant leadership, HR Business Partners, and Safety leadership.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and their impact on training delivery preferred.
• Ability to coach and develop team members, including those in geographically dispersed field roles.
• Ability to analyze training effectiveness data and translate into actionable program improvements.
• Experience with content creation tools (Articulate, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Compensation

• Salary range of $125,000 to $150,000/year
• Annual bonus target
• 401(k) plan​ / group retirement savings program​
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits​​
• Life insurance​
• Health, dental, and vision insurance​
• Paid time off ​
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability