Learning Business Partner, Corporate

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Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

This role requires a self-starter with exceptional organizational and facilitation skills. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of learning initiatives as the Learning Business Partner for our Corporate Talent Development Programs. This includes our key leadership development programs, core business skills, and corporate orientation. You will collaborate with leaders to assess learning needs, learning experience designers and internal Appian SMEs to translate business needs into engaging, measurable learning programs that drive individual and organizational performance. In this role you will also facilitate impactful  learning sessions, both in person and virtual, delivering engaging experiences that learners can translate into immediate action. As needed, you will conduct small group or individual learning & development coaching engagements, diagnosing, creating, and executing  individualized plans to address development opportunities for individuals or teams.

This role is based at our ​headquarters in ​McLean, Virginia. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

Responsibilities:

• Provide world class, best practice facilitation - both formal and informal - for workshops and learning experiences. Lead sessions both in person and virtually, for diverse groups of audiences (i.e. location, size, department), including HQ Orientation, Ways of Working Workshops, Manager Development Program, and other key corporate learning programs.
• Partner with corporate functions at all levels to assess enterprise wide, group specific, and team learning needs. Craft proposals to close business skill or leadership performance gaps across Appian, including enterprise wide programs, small group interventions or individual developmental coaching.
• Bring thought leadership into building out Appian’s Learning Journeys for leadership development, business skills and our Ways of Working. Incorporate industry best practices with organizational context efficiently intertwined into content.
• Serve as the lead and Appian’s liaison for all assigned programs. Ensure logistics are organized and publicized; manage cohorts and ensure successful delivery of key ongoing programs such as Appian Forums and New Manager Development cohort.
• Collaborate across Appian and with your Talent Development teammates to design impactful learning experiences for leaders at all levels. Ensure learners can be successful in practicing the skills both in the classroom and back on the job, creatively extending learning beyond the classroom.
• Assess the impact of your programs and learning delivery through self-reflection, post learning feedback, skills assessments, etc. Produce learning impact snapshots for your programs that identify program results, strengths and areas of opportunity to drive the continuous improvement of programs.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• At least eight  years of professional experience in a fast paced environment with progressive experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development (L&D), or Corporate Training. or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record of successfully designing, launching, and managing comprehensive, multi-session leadership development programs for various organizational levels.
• Exceptional classroom and virtual facilitation skills with the ability to manage group dynamics, encourage participation, and adapt style for different audiences.
• Ability to deliver excellence in a high intensity, fast paced global environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills.
• Self-motivated and results driven work style with ability to influence and collaborate across the organization.
• Willingness to travel 10- 25% of the time.

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides process automation technology. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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