Head of Learning & Development, Americas

Location

Lisle, IL

Full Time

Head of Learning & Development, Americas

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable.

Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

The Head of Learning & Development, Americas is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping the learning vision and driving talent development across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This leader will develop and execute innovative learning strategies that build critical capabilities, accelerate performance, and support KONE’s business objectives. Partnering closely with senior business leaders, HR, and global stakeholders, the Head of L&D will champion a culture of continuous learning while overseeing the design, delivery, and evolution of impactful development programs.

Leading regional L&D teams, this individual will drive collaboration, innovation, and alignment across the Americas to ensure employees are equipped to succeed today and in the future.

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, Master's, or related field) preferred. 10+ years of Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related experience. 5+ years of experience in people leadership and demonstrated success leading teams and achieving results through others. Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide or regional learning strategies. Proven experience leading Learning & Development functions within complex, matrixed organizations.

Experience with learning technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning platforms, and online learning methodologies. Strong English verbal and written communication skills. Ability to travel 10–20%, including occasional international travel.

Leadership & Collaboration Business Acumen Communication & Influence Analytical & Execution Excellence

Develop and execute the Americas Learning & Development strategy aligned with business objectives and global learning priorities. Build and sustain a strong learning culture that promotes continuous development, growth, and career advancement. Define regional and local competence development priorities in partnership with HR and business leaders. Develop and implement learning frameworks, governance processes, and standards that support organizational capability development. Ensure learning initiatives support current and future workforce needs and talent strategies.

Lead the design, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of learning solutions across the Americas. Drive innovation through online learning solutions, learning technologies, digital learning platforms, and modern learning methodologies. Oversee the delivery of global and local training programs based on approved budgets, organizational guidelines, and strategic priorities. Support learning design project portfolio governance to ensure learning solutions align with key business priorities and goals.

Serve as a facilitator, trainer, or presenter for selected leadership, professional development, and business-critical programs and workshops. Ensure all learning programs deliver measurable business impact and support employee development goals.

Partner closely with business and HR leaders to identify capability gaps and develop targeted learning solutions. Build local training plans in collaboration with HR, business leadership, and Area L&D teams. Ensure effective utilization of global…