Salary: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 17258
Department: Purchasing Department
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 100

Position Description
Under limited supervision, the Learning Program Manager identifies training needs and translates them into comprehensive programs that strengthen procurement capability across the Office of the Purchasing Agent and supported County departments. The role designs and delivers training for internal staff and external stakeholders as required, including departments, vendors, and community-facing audiences, and develops instructional materials, job aids, and standard learning resources. The Learning Program Manager leads training sessions, evaluates effectiveness, and drives continuous improvement of training content and delivery. The position requires strong learning and development expertise, instructional design capability, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses training and development needs for the Purchasing Office and Harris County departments by conducting observations, interviews, and focus groups; coordinating with Office leadership and division directors; and partnering with County HRT and outreach/engagement teams to understand county-wide training requests, priorities, and competency gaps.
• Designs and maintains structured training curricula, lesson plans, learning paths, job aids, and reference materials aligned to procurement policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and role-based competencies across Purchasing functions.
• Develops and delivers instructor-led and blended training for internal staff, Harris County departments, and external stakeholders as required, including vendors and community-facing audiences, to strengthen procurement best practices and consistent process execution.
• Coordinates training logistics and delivery operations, including scheduling, facilities/technology setup, training supplies and manuals, attendance tracking, and standardized record keeping to support program continuity and documentation requirements.
• Evaluates and manages training effectiveness by facilitating delivery, monitoring participation and completion, tracking outcomes against objectives, and using performance data and stakeholder feedback to refine lesson plans, update materials for policy changes, and strengthen adoption of standardized procurement practices.
• Supports vendor and community engagement by partnering with communications/outreach staff and Harris County DEEO to promote training opportunities, support vendor events and public outreach initiatives, and ensure training content and messaging align with departmental standards, compliance expectations, and stakeholder needs.

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in a directly related field and two (2) years of relevant work experience required, including one (1) year procurement experience;

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field and four (4) years of relevant work experience required, including two (2) years of procurement experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design models
• Strong knowledge of organizational learning strategies and industry-specific regulations
• Knowledge of LMS platforms, virtual collaboration tools, and content-creation software, using to deliver high-quality, scalable training in synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to translate organizational priorities, procurement trends, and operational performance issues into long-term training strategies and curricula that strengthen workforce capability
• Ability to design, develop and deliver trainings for diverse audiences, including internal staff and external stakeholders and users
• Skill in simplifying complex procurement concepts and process changes to be understandable and digestible for employees, departments, and vendors, ensuring adoption and confidence.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with leadership, subject-matter experts, operational staff, vendors, and community partners to secure participation, align on training expectations, and gain support for continuous improvement.
• Ability to introduce new training approaches, modern learning modalities, feedback mechanisms, and evaluation frameworks that keep the program fresh, effective, and aligned with evolving procurement and operational needs.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) preferred.

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position with the typical working hours of Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
• Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to: HR Manager

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine.
• The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking

Location:

• Harris County Purchasing Office Building - 1111 Fannin St 12th Floor Houston, TX 77002

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable relevant work experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3 years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable procurement experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05

Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in a related role. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience ( Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ) If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
06

Are you a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) and/or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question