Director of Talent Development

Role Description

Director of Talent Development is a strategic leader responsible for driving organizational capability and performance through effective learning solutions. This role identifies critical skill gaps, implements scalable development tools and resources, and collaborates with stakeholders to align development initiatives with business goals. Leveraging various delivery methods and evaluation techniques, the Director of Talent Development promotes effective knowledge transfer and a culture of learning that develops employees and supports the organization’s long‑term success.

This is a remote opportunity; candidates located anywhere in the U.S. are considered, with preference for those in close proximity to a Lithko office. Travel to Lithko office locations may be required on occasion.

• Assess Development Needs: Proactively assess organizational and role‑specific knowledge, skill, and competency gaps using needs assessments and feedback loops to align development priorities with business objectives and future workforce needs.
• Domain Expertise: Serve as a subject‑matter expert to determine the best approach to connect organizational knowledge, development content, and best practices to users, implementing a variety of delivery mechanisms to facilitate effective dissemination and uptake of content across the enterprise.
• Program Execution: Partner with stakeholders to implement scalable training frameworks and content, leveraging OJT resources, microlearning, self‑service, leader‑guided methods to engage target audiences and achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Training Effectiveness: Evaluate the impact of training and development efforts through KPI/ROI analysis, performance outcomes, and feedback loops to refine content and delivery, driving continuous improvement in T&D capability.
• Through the Work Focus: Maintain alignment of learning and development efforts through business and lines of reporting, ensuring development occurs primarily through work and supervision rather than training interventions.
• Executive Development: Facilitate executive coaching, leadership development efforts, and succession readiness initiatives to strengthen enterprise leadership capability and align with future organizational needs.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in learning and development, content management, instructional design, or organizational development, with at least 3‑5 years in a leadership role.
• Background in the construction industry strongly preferred.
• Experience facilitating executive coaching and leadership development programs for senior leaders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Education, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in organizational development, HR management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM‑SCP) in learning and development or talent management are a plus.

• Learning and Development Expertise:
  Deep knowledge of adult learning theories, blended learning methodologies (OJT, microlearning, self‑service), and training delivery mechanisms.
• Needs Assessment and Analysis:
  Ability to conduct organizational and role‑specific gap analyses to identify development priorities aligned with business objectives.

Lithko is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and others to apply.