Director of Learning & Development in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Learning & Development based in United States.

This strategic leadership role is responsible for shaping the learning, talent, and organizational development agenda across a growing professional services environment.
You will design and execute scalable development strategies that strengthen leadership capabilities, employee growth, and organizational performance.
The role combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, partnering closely with business leaders and HR teams to deliver impactful programs.
You will lead initiatives across learning strategy, performance management, career development, succession planning, and AI-enabled workforce capabilities.
By leveraging data, insights, and innovative learning approaches, you will help build a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
This is an opportunity to influence how employees develop, advance, and contribute to long-term business success.

The Director of Learning & Development will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of talent development initiatives that align employee growth with organizational priorities. This role requires a strong balance of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with business goals, workforce needs, and future capabilities.
• Design scalable learning programs covering technical skills, professional development, leadership growth, and role-specific competencies.
• Own curriculum strategy and delivery for major learning initiatives, ensuring engaging, consistent, and valuable experiences for employees.
• Partner with HR teams, business leaders, subject matter experts, and external providers to deliver impactful development programs.
• Enhance performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, calibration, manager enablement, and employee development planning.
• Identify high-potential talent, skill gaps, and development opportunities through talent reviews, mentoring programs, and targeted initiatives.
• Build leadership development frameworks and support succession planning to strengthen the future leadership pipeline.
• Create career development pathways that improve internal mobility, employee engagement, and readiness for future roles.
• Support AI capability-building initiatives by partnering with enablement teams to develop learning frameworks and adoption strategies.
• Establish metrics and reporting processes to measure learning effectiveness, employee growth, engagement, retention, and business impact.
• Continuously improve programs based on feedback, data analysis, organizational priorities, and emerging industry practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on talent development, performance, and organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is an experienced learning and talent development leader with a strong background in building people strategies, developing leaders, and driving organizational transformation. You should have experience partnering with senior stakeholders and creating scalable programs in complex business environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Business Administration, Education, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, HR Business Partnership, or related HR leadership roles.
• Proven experience creating and implementing learning strategies, leadership programs, career development initiatives, and scalable training solutions.
• Strong background managing performance management processes, including reviews, calibration, goal setting, and manager enablement.
• Demonstrated experience with talent reviews, succession planning, high-potential identification, and employee development strategies.
• Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring HR professionals, learning teams, or business partners.
• Professional services, consulting, technology services, systems integration, or similar industry experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with technology ecosystems and Microsoft-related solution areas such as Dynamics 365, Data & AI, Power Platform, or Azure is a plus.
• Experience using data and workforce insights to measure program effectiveness and improve employee development initiatives.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong organization, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Experience with performance management platforms is required; familiarity with PerformYard is highly desirable.

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market conditions.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement account options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, growth-focused professional services environment.
• Access to learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to influence company-wide talent strategies and employee experiences.
• Inclusive workplace culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and employee success.