Training Manager

What We Do The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of high quality, value-priced apparel and accessories for children, newborn to age twelve. The Company designs, contracts to manufacture and sells its products under "The Children's Place" brand name. The Company currently operates over 883 stores in 48 states as well as Canada and Puerto Rico.  We offer exciting career opportunities and unlimited growth potential. Beyond a progressive environment, we offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, which includes health/dental/vision plans, life insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance and employee discount program. Visit our website at www.childrensplace.com for more information! The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. m/f/d/v Responsibilities ·  Partner with business lines to identify learning and development opportunities and implement targeted training solutions ·  Conduct training needs analysis to determine training objectives, instructional strategies, project scope and resource requirements ·  In conjunction with internal Subject Matter Experts, develop content and deliver training programs·  Facilitate group interactions such as meetings, seminars, workshops and lead classroom learning sessions·  Schedule and coordinate all aspects of training activitiesEstablish measurements for training effectiveness; track, report and analyze data and compliance  Qualifications ·  Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills·  Strong written and oral communication skills; writes structured and compelling messages, tailors presentation style to have credible influence and impact at various levels ·  Strength in leading cross-functional projects to drive learning needs analysis, training program design, development, implementation and evaluation;·  Proven ability to effectively collaborate and consult with leadership, business partners, and colleagues to drive training initiatives·  Ability to identify learning & performance improvement needs, develop objectives, design plans, create metrics, and demonstrate return on investment·  Ability to work effectively with diverse groups at all levels as well as the ability to successfully align with management in a corporate environment·  Understanding of adult learning principles desired·  BA or BS degree ·  5 – 7 years of Instructor-led training experience with at least 3 years of instructional design (experience in supporting a Corporate retail environment a plus) ·  Prior leadership development experience is required·  Proficiency with software including MS Word, MS Powerpoint, MS Excel·  Typically requires overnight travel less than 10%  The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. m/f/d/v