Manager, National Training - Learning & Development - Audio Visual, Event Production

Pinnacle Live - Arlington Heights, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington Heights, IL

About the position

The Manager, National Training will oversee the planning, implementation, maintenance, and administration of training and development solutions at Pinnacle Live. This role focuses on building technical, functional, industry, and leadership capabilities to align with company goals, ensuring that the organization has the necessary skills and competencies to deliver exceptional live event experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the planning and implementation of training and development solutions.
• Develop and maintain a robust training curriculum including technical, soft skills, and compliance training.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Pinnacle Live's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Create best-in-class onboarding experiences for new employees.
• Manage sponsorship and mentorship programs to support employee development.
• Lead the development of emerging leaders and talent pipeline initiatives.
• Review and update training programs to ensure relevance and alignment with company strategy.
• Implement and maintain training policies, standards, and tools.
• Oversee the annual learning and development budget.
• Lead a team of learning and development professionals.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of industry experience in learning and development.
• Experience managing large scale learning and development programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead across the organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of innovative learning and development tools and technologies.
• Ability to collaborate and influence effectively with colleagues and senior leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with personality assessment tools.
• Experience with LMS and other support systems.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Performance-based incentive plans
• Generous time off including holidays and sick/personal days
• Health insurance