Lead the design and execution of learning and talent development programs, overseeing L&D strategy and managing a high-performing team.
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
Director, Talent Development
We are seeking a Director, Talent Development to lead the design, execution, and scale of learning and talent development programs across AHEAD. This role will serve as the enterprise lead for Learning & Development, with dedicated partnership to AHEAD Consulting and Services (ACS)—our largest and fastest-growing business unit. The ideal candidate brings strong learning expertise, a systems-thinking mindset, and the leadership skills to elevate a small but mighty team into a high-impact function.
Responsibilities
- Talent Development Strategy & Leadership
- Set the L&D Vision: Lead the enterprise-wide learning and development strategy aligned to AHEAD's IMPACT 2027 vision, enabling business capability and employee growth.
- Manage & Coach the L&D Team: Lead and develop a high-performing team including a Sr. Manager, LMS Administrator, Trainer, and Instructional Designer. Provide strategic direction, capacity planning, and team coaching.
- Build Scalable Infrastructure: Oversee the evolution of AHEAD's L&D systems, including LMS governance, vendor partnerships, digital learning platforms, and content strategy.
- Ensure Program Excellence: Establish a consistent and repeatable approach to L&D program design, implementation, and evaluation that meets the needs of a diverse, hybrid workforce.
- ACS Partnership & Program Ownership
- Lead L&D for ACS: Serve as the strategic learning partner to ACS leadership. Translate business needs into tailored development strategies that support performance, delivery excellence, and talent readiness.
- Own AHEAD Consulting University (ACU): Design and launch this flagship learning initiative to support onboarding, technical skills, power skills, and leadership readiness within ACS.
- Consult on Enablement: Partner with ACS operations and delivery leads to ensure learning is embedded into daily workflows, enabling a culture of continuous development.
- You’ll thrive at AHEAD if you:
- Are a self-starter.
- Have a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork.
- Are comfortable with innovation and iteration in a fast-paced environment.
- Are conscientious about the quality and rigor of your deliverables.
- Skills / Abilities
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Organizational Development.
- Experience in consulting or professional services environments preferred.
- Demonstrated success managing and developing teams; experience leading through others and building high-impact L&D functions.
- Deep expertise in adult learning, instructional design, learning operations, and program evaluation
- Strong business acumen and the ability to consult, influence, and build trust with senior leaders.
- Experience designing and implementing high-potential or leadership development programs.
- Familiarity with digital learning tools (LMS, Articulate, Rise), vendor management, and change enablement.
Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
Top Skills
Articulate
Lms
Rise
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