Sr. Director, Organizational Development & Effectiveness; Hybrid

Sr. Director Development & Effectiveness (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional association of physicians and a non‑profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people‑first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Director Development & Effectiveness on our Human Resources team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

This position will lead the development and execution of organizational and talent management strategies and initiatives to support the vision, values, and key strategic goals of the AMA. Collaborate with senior leaders and HR business partners to enhance leadership, teams, and individual effectiveness. Creates strategies and initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness.

• Lead the design and implementation of a new performance management program system and process, which drives a culture of accountability, development, and high performance.
• Advise senior management on creating strategies and implementing interventions to facilitate organizational and culture change. Develop recommendations and action plans with AMA senior management and execute process to move the AMA toward completion of its goals.
• Provide consultation on areas such as organizational planning and design, change management, and organizational effectiveness; work in partnership with HR leaders and BUs to design and implement organizational development initiatives that support AMA strategy and goals.

• Guide the design and delivery of programs that lead to enhanced organizational and individual performance including leadership and manager development.
• Continually builds bench‑strength of leadership talent through individual development plans and partnering with senior leadership to design and implement high‑potential development strategies.
• Works directly with executive management, SVP HR, and HR Director to design the process for succession planning and build a leadership pipeline.
• Develop a career framework, leveraging the job framework, by identifying competencies and developing tools and training on career development for managers and employees.
• Develop a continuous learning and development framework for all employees, which encourages skill‑building, performance excellence, and professional growth at all levels.

• Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight for professional staff.
• Accountable for setting objectives, evaluating performance, and developing staff.

May include other responsibilities as assigned.