Training Development Specialist

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Des MoinesFunction: Marketing / SalesTitle: Training Development Specialist - 105815Onsite/Remote: Onsite PositionYour ResponsibilitiesAs a Training Development Specialist for the Ag & Turf Technical Training Development organization located in Des Moines, IA, Moline, IL, or Waterloo, IA, you will own the product line course curriculum and development activities of technical training for students, who are primarily dealership technicians. In this role, your work will focus on the development of effective, high-quality, globally aligned technical training content, enabling a distinctive uptime experience for our customers. In addition, you will:

Work with factory product line, global training delivery, and/or other stakeholders to gather training content requests

Collaborate with Instructional Designer to identify training needs and determine appropriate training requirements and delivery methods for our students, creation of solid course objectives, and design of consistent course materials, aligned with the global curriculum strategy

Collaborate with Instructional Designer and others to gain consensus and sign-off with factory product line, global training delivery, and other stakeholders on curriculum plans, including the planned courses, objectives and content, delivery method(s), translations requirements, content development milestones, and curriculum readiness dates

Develop technical training course materials, individually or collaboratively with colleagues in a global team setting, according to the agreed upon curriculum plan, as well as drive stakeholder content reviews during the development process

Drive course material hand-off discussion and activities with global training delivery stakeholders

Work with John Deere University team, ensuring training courses and course information is available to students

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this positionWhat Skills You Need

3 or more years’ experience in complex machine technical systems, including diagnostics

Ability to identify and capture project details, scope project milestones, execute the plan, prioritize the work, and work through multiple projects/tasks simultaneously

Strong communication and relationship management skills

Strong, demonstrated examples of driving collaboration and inclusion

Ability to make sound decisions

Change mindset

Ability to work a flexible schedule (early morning/evening) when necessary to support global business needs

Must be able to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

What Makes You Stand Out

Demonstrated strong personal commitment to and intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion

Demonstrated team player fostering a highly engaged, positive, and energized work environment

A person who models the organization’s vision, linking that vision to daily activities

Experience working within a global team

Experience in technical training content creation and/or technical writing

Advanced PowerPoint creation and content presentation skills

Experience with Articulate 360, and/or other learning content creator tools

EducationIdeally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

Bachelor’s degree in any related field or equivalent related work experience

What You'll GetAt John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses

Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)

Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fLThe information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination NoticeThe John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.