Director, Learning and Development

Corning•City of Corning, NY

5d•$172,964 - $237,826

About The Position

The Director, Learning & Development is responsible for leading learning and leadership development for Corning employees and leaders worldwide. This position manages a team and is a key thought leader and advisor to senior leadership on talent development, organizational upskilling and learning innovations. This position reports to Corning’s VP, Talent Management.

Requirements

15+ years in a senior Talent Development, Learning leadership, or HR Business Partner role
Experience in a global and matrixed environment with a diverse workforce
Deep understanding of business needs and priorities and how to continuously develop talent in a dynamic environment
Strong ability to work with senior stakeholders, lead global team, and align diverse perspectives.
Skilled in leveraging data and analytics to measure impact, refine programs, and drive continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Human Resources, Business, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

Co-create and execute an impactful Learning & Development strategy in close partnership with business leaders, aligned with Corning’s business priorities, growth trajectory, and global workforce needs
Partner with business and HR leaders to shape future-focused learning and leadership development solutions that are adaptive, business-relevant, and integrated into the flow of work.
Partner closely with business leaders to assess needs, prioritize investments, and orchestrate learning solutions for employees across geographies, roles, specialties, and tenures, ensuring solutions evolve with changing business needs.
Drive innovation across the function by translating emerging trends and business priorities into practical, scalable solutions, building stakeholder alignment and adoption along the way.
Leverage innovative delivery methods—from in-person programs and virtual training to digital platforms—to maximize reach, engagement, and behavioral change, while aligning delivery choices to business context, learner needs, and operational realities.
Integrate advanced technologies such as AI, immersive learning, and analytics to enhance learning impact, speed, and efficiency, while bringing leaders and teams along in adoption and ensuring solutions are practical and relevant to the business.