Manager, Professional and Organizational Development Programs (Manager III, Grade M3)

Manager, Professional and Organizational Development Programs (Manager III, Grade M3)

Salary

$101,474.00 - $179,619.00 Annually

Location

101 Monroe St Rockville MD 20850 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00537

Department

Office of Human Resources

Division

OHR 33 Professional Learning and Org Development

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $98,662 to $150,000 based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Office of Human Resources (OHR) builds and supports a strong, resilient, and innovative workforce of more than 10,000 employees. We are a welcoming, collaborative and human-centric workplace that manages essentials of the full employee experience - from recruitment and selection through offboarding. We deliver people-focused programs such as health and wellness programs and professional development. We manage and implement the County's HR policy, EEO and salary plans. OHR values diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.?

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

OHR seeks a high-impact Professional Learning and Organizational Development Manager (Manager III), who brings supervisory experience, can design and implement an improved operating model, use data to inform and improve service delivery to the County's comprehensive professional learning and development program. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in the design and development of training programs; succession-planning frameworks; career-growth initiatives; special events; electronic and blended learning; recognition, coaching, and tuition-assistance programs. They also demonstrate expert skill in coaching diverse teams of professionals to elevate performance and practice.

What Youll Be Doing

As the Professional Learning and Organizational Development Manager, you will lead development and implementation of a comprehensive training program, including:

• Leading, supervising, and developing a team of HR professionals responsible for training, day-to-day learning activities, and specialty career advancement programs.
• Designing, implementing, and continuously evaluating a comprehensive learning and organizational development plan aligned with County priorities and workforce needs.
• Creating and curating curriculum and third-party solutions to optimize capabilities for employees and supervisors.
• Developing and facilitating high-quality learning experiences (workshops, cohort programs, coaching frameworks, eLearning, asynchronous modules, communities of practice) for staff at all levels.
• Spearheading leadership development, including succession planning, mentoring, emerging/established leader programs, and executive coaching partnerships.
• Building a culture of continuous learning, through knowledge-sharing platforms, self-directed learning resources, and career-pathing tools.
• Maintaining and improving enterprise performance management strategy, partnering with departments to drive effective performance planning and evaluations.
• Leveraging data and diagnostics to assess needs, measure impact and guide decisions

Additional Information:

The Professional Learning and Organizational Development Manager serves as a strategic partner within a union and non-union environment, dedicated to cultivating a labor relations climate rooted in mutual trust, respect, and cooperation. This role is essential in driving organizational growth while fostering collaborative and productive professional relationships.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexible Schedule: Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as necessary to meet operational demands.
• External Engagement: Availability to attend offsite meetings, events, and other work-related functions.
• Professional Development: Commitment to completing all mandatory training within established timeframes.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: At least five (5) years of Leadership experience in Training within a governmental agency, medium-to-large private sector organization, or non-profit.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Adult Learning and Continuous Education Programming or other related fields of study.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.

• NOTE: Telework availability is not guaranteed during the 12-month probationary period. Telework may be permitted at the discretion of the supervisor and based on operational needs.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating the following experience in their resume:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree or other graduate-level degree, in human resources management, business administration or industrial-organizational psychology, adult learning, continuous education or other related field of study with a demonstrated connection to leading talent acquisition services to a large organization
• Completion of professional human resources certification, such as Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
• Three (3) or more years of direct supervision of human resources professionals responsible for leadership, design and implementation of comprehensive training programs

Applications for candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine relevant experience in the following areas:

• In-depth knowledge of adult learning strategies, instructional design, and training methodologies
• Effective leadership abilities to guide and motivate teams, departments or individuals toward common organizational goals
• Significant experience in supervising teams, including training, mentorship, performance management of employees, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement training and educational strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.
• Proven experience in implementing, managing, and optimizing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) to enhance delivery of training and professional learning programs
• Prior experience working within a county or municipal government setting, with a strong understanding of public sector training challenges and best practices
• Proficiency in analyzing training metrics and generating comprehensive reports to measure training effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making.
• Experience with implementing and analyzing various assessments used in the professional development programs.
• Experience managing relationships with external training vendors and agencies.
• Experience with development and implementing training related policy
• Knowledge of FLSA, EEO and other Federal, State and/or County laws, regulations and policies affecting human resources.
• Experience working tactfully, and effectively with elected/appointed officials, union representatives, employees, supervisors and managers, community leaders.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including presenting complex information to high level officials and the public, and establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships with internal and external customers and partners.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

01

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

02

How many years of Leadership experience in Training within a governmental agency, medium-to-large private sector organization, or non-profit organization, do you possess? (Experience Managing/Leading a Training Team/Department)

• No Experience
• 1 Years Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• 6 Years Experience
• 7 Years Experience
• 8 Years Experience
• 9+ Years Experience

03

Do you possess a degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Adult Learning and Continuous Education Programming, or a related field of study?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a senior-level human resources certification, such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or a comparable credential?

• Yes
• No

05

If yes, please identify the certification(s) you possess

06

Do you have experience directly supervising human resources professionals responsible for the design and delivery of comprehensive training programs?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, please describe your supervisory role and the scope of training programs your team supported.

08

Do you have experience developing and implementing training or educational strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring or workforce development?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, please briefly describe your approach and the impact of these strategies.

10

Do you have experience working within a county or municipal government environment?

• Yes
• No

11

If yes, please briefly describe your experience and your understanding of public sector training or workforce development practices.

12

Do you have experience implementing or analyzing assessments used in professional development or training programs?

• Yes
• No

13

If yes, please describe the types of assessments used and how the results informed program improvements.

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr