Senior Manager, Training Program Management

Job summary

The Senior Manager will lead the development and execution of national training strategies to improve employee performance and operational readiness. They will manage a high-performing team while partnering with cross-functional leaders to integrate AI-enabled solutions and innovative learning methodologies.

Job details

Req Id: 432988 ​Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world-class networks, AI-powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day. We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell. Be at the forefront of shaping the best digital connections and next-generation technology in Canada. You’ll join the largest, award-winning, high-tech team in our country, working with the brightest minds across many industries. Bring your ideas and skills as we grow cutting-edge fibre and 5G networks, develop advanced products and services to run on these networks and then enable the delivery of content from our top media properties and services – ensuring that our customers can stay entertained and connected anytime, anywhere. Summary The Applied AI and Operational support's Transformation & Training team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Training Program Management to lead the evolution of learning programs that enable employee performance, productivity, and operational readiness. As the Senior Manager, Training Program Management, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the training strategy, ensuring our programs evolve alongside changing business priorities, technologies, and workforce needs. You will lead a team responsible for delivering impactful and scalable learning solutions while partnering closely with Operations, business leaders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for national training programs across support agents, BTS technicians and field operations technicians. Key Responsibilities • Training Strategy & Leadership: Lead the development and execution of training strategies and programs aligned with organizational priorities, operational requirements, and evolving workforce capabilities.• Program Management & Governance: Oversee the end-to-end training portfolio, from needs identification and prioritization through development, deployment, measurement, and continuous improvement.• Business & Operational Partnership: Build strong relationships with Operations, leadership teams, subject matter experts, and cross-functional partners to understand business needs and translate them into effective learning solutions.• Workforce Readiness: Ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and resources required to successfully adopt new technologies, processes, products, and ways of working.• Learning Innovation & Transformation: Champion new approaches to learning, including digital learning, automation, AI-enabled solutions, immersive learning, and other emerging technologies that improve effectiveness and scalability.• Learning Experience & Content Evolution: Drive the evolution of training content and delivery methods to create engaging, accessible, relevant, and learner-focused experiences.• Performance Measurement & Insights: Establish clear measures of training effectiveness, leverage feedback and data to identify opportunities, and demonstrate the impact of learning programs on employee and operational performance.• Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to simplify processes, optimize training delivery, reduce manual effort, and increase the scalability and efficiency of the training organization.• Change & Transformation Leadership: Support major organizational and technology transformations by ensuring training strategies are integrated into change and deployment plans and employees are prepared for successful adoption.• People Leadership: Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing team while fostering accountability, collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous development.• Portfolio Adaptability: Respond to emerging business priorities and evolving operational requirements, adjusting resources and training programs to ensure the organization remains agile and responsive.Critical Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Communications, Technology, or a related field.• Demonstrated experience leading complex training programs or portfolios in a large organization.• Experience managing and developing teams, including employees working across multiple locations or in virtual/hybrid environments.• Experience supporting large-scale operational, technology, or organizational transformation or process improvement initiatives is considered a strong asset.• Experience working in an operational, technical, telecommunications, or field-services environment is considered an asset.Technical Qualifications • Strong program and project management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, risk management, execution, and performance tracking.• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and collaboration tools.• Strong proficiency and understanding of AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, and the ability to identify and implement practical use cases.• Experience leveraging data, analytics, dashboards, and employee feedback to measure learning effectiveness and inform decisions.• Experience with Learning Management Systems, digital learning platforms, content development tools, or similar learning technologies is considered an asset.• Experience with automation, immersive learning, or other emerging learning technologies is considered an asset.Leadership • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence across functions and leadership levels.• Ability to translate complex operational and technical requirements into clear learning strategies and solutions.• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.• Passion for innovation, employee development, and creating meaningful learning experiences.• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, transformation, and organizational change.• Experience coaching, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams. Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Additional Information: Position Type: Management Job Status: Regular - Full Time Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal Work Arrangement: HybridApplication Deadline: 10/19/2026 For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs. Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted. We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners. At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong. Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry, email your recruiter or recruitment@bell.ca to make arrangements. If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell, we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback form or visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us. Artificial intelligence may be used to assess parts of your application. Please review our privacy policy (see Phenom for details) to learn more about how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. ​Created: Canada, ON, Toronto Bell, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

What you’ll do

The Senior Manager will lead the development and execution of national training strategies to improve employee performance and operational readiness. They will manage a high-performing team while partnering with cross-functional leaders to integrate AI-enabled solutions and innovative learning methodologies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess significant experience in leading complex training portfolios within large organizations. Proficiency in project management, data analytics, and modern learning technologies is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Mental health benefits
• 35% discount on services
• Exclusive partner offers

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Training strategy
• Program management
• Leadership
• Operational readiness
• Change management
• AI technologies
• Data analytics
• Stakeholder management
• Instructional design
• Performance measurement
• Digital learning
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Project management
• Coaching
• Training Delivery
• Microsoft Copilot
• Influencing Skills
• Organizational Transformation
• Continuous Development
• Operational Efficiency
• Operational Performance Management
• Building Trust
• Organizational Change Management
• Accountability
• Organizational Skills
• Technical Requirements
• Organizational Leadership
• Emerging Technologies
• Learning Strategies
• 5G Technology
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Adaptability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• Automation
• Telecommunications
• Mental Health
• Business Administration
• Dashboard
• Management
• Collaborative Software
• Content Development
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Learning Management Systems

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Technology
• Human Resources
• Customer Service & Support
• Training Program Manager
• Operations Manager (General)
• Manufacturing Managers
• General and Operations Managers

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