Director, Learning & Leadership Development

Director, Learning & Leadership Development

This role is the delivery engine behind Black Line's learning programs. The director will design, build, and deliver the full learning portfolio across a global workforce of approximately 1,900 employees. Reporting to the Senior Director, Talent Development & Engagement, the director will partner with cross‑functional teams to run programs at scale while developing a high‑performing delivery team.

• Build & Deliver the Full Learning Portfolio: Design, build, and deliver Black Line's full learning program portfolio—onboarding, professional development, management and leadership development, and capability building—executing the strategy set with the Senior Director.
• Design and Facilitate Leadership & Manager Development Programs: Design, build, and facilitate leadership and management development programs across all levels.
• Drive Manager Effectiveness at Scale: Build and deliver manager effectiveness programming grounded in connector‑manager behaviors—regular feedback, coaching, recognition, and accountability—scaled globally.
• Run High‑Potential & Emerging Leader Programs: Deliver the high‑potential and emerging‑leader development programs, coordinating assessments, 360‑degree feedback and executive coaching logistics.
• Architect Modern Learning Experiences: Design and build learning experiences prioritizing relevance, speed, application, and measurable impact.
• Design & Run Structured Onboarding: Build and run structured onboarding and ramp experiences across the organization.
• Operate the Learning Technology Ecosystem: Operate Black Line's learning technology stack day‑to‑day.
• Produce Learning Analytics & Program Reporting: Generate and deliver learning and program analytics that inform executive dashboards.
• Manage Vendors, Budget & Partnerships: Own learning vendor relationships, content partnerships, and program budgets end‑to‑end.
• Support the Leadership of the L&LD Delivery Team: Partner with the Sr. Director to drive standards for learning quality and governance.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Leadership Development, or Talent Development.
• 5+ years leading learning or talent development teams, including experience in matrixed, globally distributed, or hybrid work environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and facilitating leadership and manager development programs at enterprise scale.
• Hands‑on experience operating learning technologies including LMS/LXP platforms and AI‑enabled learning authoring and delivery tools.
• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to translate strategy into well‑executed, measurable programs for audiences of varying seniority.
• Experience delivering programs across a global, distributed workforce, with an understanding of regional localization needs.
• Analytical mindset with experience using learning and people data to measure program impact.
• Experience in SaaS, fintech, or high‑growth technology organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled work models and experience building or delivering digital‑capability or AI‑fluency learning programs preferred.
• Experience with learning‑in‑the‑flow‑of‑work methodologies and modern instructional design approaches preferred.
• Certifications in facilitation, instructional design (ATD), coaching (ICF), or leadership assessment preferred.
• Collaborative, low‑ego operator who builds trust across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Salary Range: USD $–$ per year. Base pay, plus short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, and a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

Black Line is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

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