AVP, Learning & Development

Overview

The Assistant Vice President, Learning & Development is a senior enterprise leader responsible for shaping Endeavor Health's system-wide learning strategy and advancing a culture of continuous learning. This role will define and activate a cohesive learning architecture that drives organizational capability, ensures scalability for a 28,000+ employee system, and aligns with business and talent priorities. The AVP will collaborate with senior leadership, clinical education, IT, and business functions to deliver innovative, learner-centric solutions that accelerate growth, strengthen leadership and professional development skills, and prepare the workforce for the future.

This individual will be a strategic thought leader and experienced operator who elevates the impact of learning, leverages governance for consistency and scale, and positions Endeavor Health as a true Academy of Learning.

• Position: AVP, Learning & Development
• Location:
  
  Warrenville, IL
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, during normal business hours
• Required Travel: travel to other Endeavor Health sites may be required

• Activate a comprehensive enterprise Learning Strategy aligned with Endeavor Health's Mission, Vision, Values, and Essential Behaviors and serve as Learning Council Chair, to align learning initiatives across the system and build enterprise-wide business cases for investments in learning and development.
• Oversee enterprise-wide programs such as New Team Member Orientation, Emerging Leaders, Professional Development Courses, and Leadership Base Camp, ensuring consistency and excellence in delivery.
• Build and sustain a world-class learning architecture that integrates classroom, digital, and blended solutions across functions, ensuring seamless learner experiences.
• Champion learner-centric approaches including experiential, digital, and social learning to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that meet the needs of 28,000 employees.
• Develop governance principles, protocols, and processes to coordinate distributed learning functions (e.g., clinical, IT, nursing, physician education, transformation office, quality) across the system.
• Advance evaluation strategy beyond Level 1 to a data-driven approach, measuring learning effectiveness, ROI, and business impact.
• Partner with executives to identify and inspire future workforce capabilities, build skills frameworks, and propose new programs that address emerging needs.
• Provide leadership in build vs. buy decisions, leveraging external vendors and off-the-shelf content to complement internally designed solutions.
• Provide input to and drive the learning technology roadmap (Workday Learning, LMS platforms, Linked In Learning), ensuring efficiency, adoption, and enhanced user experience.
• Lead, develop, and cultivate a high-performing team of L&D professionals, fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Education:
  
  Master s degree in organizational development, adult learning, HR, or related field required.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development including enterprise-wide strategy and governance in complex, multi-site organizations; healthcare experience preferred.
  • 3 or more years of experience in a leadership role (preferably Director level or above)
  • Experience implementing enterprise learning technologies (Workday Learning, Linked In Learning, etc.)
• Unique or Preferred
  
  Skills:
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into scalable learning solutions.
  • Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and organizational change.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey ideas effectively across diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to foster innovation, continuous improvement, and a culture of learning.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) for data analysis, executive presentations, and reporting.
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies to enhance learning design, personalization, and analytics.
  • Demonstrated success influencing senior executives and aligning enterprise learning with strategic priorities.
  • Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and platforms such as Workday Learning, Linked In Learning, and other digital learning tools.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and metrics tracking, and PowerPoint for high-impact presentation development.
  • Ability to leverage AI-driven tools and analytics platforms to improve learning effectiveness, automate content development, and optimize learner experience.
  • Knowledge of digital content creation tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, or similar) and collaboration software (e.g., Teams,…