Talent Development Manager Job

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: 11%-25% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$115,000 to $130,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 
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Reporting to the Vice President of Talent Sustainability & Acquisition, the Talent Development Manager will be a key driver in shaping and executing the company’s talent development vision. This critical role will lead the strategy, design, and delivery of learning and development (L&D) initiatives, empowering employees at all levels—including managers, supervisors, and individual contributors—to thrive. By fostering professional growth, engagement, and retention, the Talent Development Manager will ensure AWI’s L&D programs align with the company’s commitment to building a dynamic and capable workforce.

What’s in it for You:

• Be a key driver in shaping and executing AWI’s talent development vision.
• Opportunity to design and implement meaningful learning and development initiatives that empower employees at all levels.
• Work in a collaborative atmosphere that values creativity and continuous improvement.
• Building a dynamic and capable workforce that thrives on growth and innovation

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement comprehensive learning strategies and programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Design and deliver engaging e-learning courses, workshops, and other training materials.
• Assess individual and organizational development needs through surveys, interviews, etc.
• Collaborate with HR Partners and department heads to identify training needs and support career development.
• Manage budgets and relationships with external vendors and consultants.
• Manage learning platforms, track and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as needed.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in learning and development.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Ability to lead and deploy learning programs with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to collaborate across organizational levels.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in LMS, and a solid grasp of adult learning principles.
• Ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or HS diploma or equivalent with relevant work experience
• 2+ years in L&D management with expertise in both online and face-to-face learning strategies.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Certifications such as DDI, DiSC, CPLP, or SHRM-CP are a plus.
• A passion for researching and applying new and emerging learning techniques and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to benchmark external processes and recommend enhancements to internal L&D infrastructure.
• Comfortable working across various teams and handling ad-hoc projects with precision.
• Skilled in creating systems to measure the impact and ROI of L&D programs.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!