Learning Program Manager Jobs in Maryland

Summary

The Program Manager, Talent & Engagement will assist with and manage key business initiatives that will include prioritization and alignment of business needs, resource scheduling, communication to associates and executive leadership. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multiple high-level projects from start to finish. The Program Manager is a key role in shaping the culture and development of the organization. The successful candidate will have a passion for employee development, engagement, and organizational culture, and will be committed to creating a positive work environment for all employees.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and maintain relationships with employees, managers, and other stakeholders to ensure buy-in and participation in programs.
• Manage and oversee employee engagement initiatives including team building and employee surveys.
• Manage all essential activities related to talent management programs.
• Oversee the execution of the program life cycle by managing project resources to achieve goals and ensuring established timelines are met.
• Develops, analyzes and manages program plans and appropriate program management documentation.
• Work with stakeholders to determine business needs.
• Actively promote a positive work culture by identifying and addressing areas of improvement, and implementing solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in career development, employee engagement, and company culture.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with associates, internal management, and other outside parties critical to the program’s success.
• Tracking project deliverables through reporting and analysis.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Other Related Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is an individual contributor with no direct reports.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated project management and managerial skills required.
• Proven track record of completing projects to specifications while dealing with challenges such as cross-team dependencies, changing schedules and constantly evolving requirements.
• Strong professional development skills such as oral and written communications, teamwork and collaboration, work planning, and estimating.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, customer oriented and able to work independently as well as within a team and with internal business partners.
• Possesses exceptional strategic thinking, planning and relationship skills.
• Solid change management, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Creative and innovative thinking with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible schedule: ability to work outside of regular business hours and adjust their availability based on project demands.
• Onsite presence: ability to commute to assigned office as required for meetings, training sessions, or other activities.

Education and/or Experience:

• B.S. or B.A. is required.
• One (1) to two (2) years of Program Management experience.
• Previous experience in Mortgage Banking and/or financial associated lines of business is highly preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Freedom Mortgage is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential job functions of the position either with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants as well as employees are encouraged to meet with Human Resources as the organization shall review reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities:

The statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an all-inclusive list of all the work requirements of the position. Freedom Mortgage Corporation may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

The estimated base pay for this role is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The estimated base pay for this position is the annualized equivalent of $59,000.00 - $70,000.00, depending on experience, qualifications, market location, and other job-related factors. Excellent benefits package including but not limited to PTO, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, long term and short-term disability options, FSA/HSA, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid