Director, Learning & Development

GAINSCO•Richardson, TX

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

GAINSCO is seeking a Director of Learning & Development (L&D) to lead enterprise-wide learning strategy and execution. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for building scalable leadership development, professional development, and organizational development programs that drive performance, engagement, and growth. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders while championing a culture of continuous learning across the company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, HR, or related field preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development.
5+ years of experience leading, managing, and developing teams.
Experience using talent assessment tools such as Korn Ferry, 360 assessments, or similar instruments to support development strategies.
Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide skills transformation efforts, embedding learning into business strategy, and strengthening leadership capability across the organization.
Proven experience in executive-level facilitation, leadership development, and delivering measurable business impact through learning initiatives.
Strong strategic mindset and business acumen—aligns learning solutions to organizational goals.
Deep expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and leadership development.
Strong people leadership—builds capability through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
Executive-level communication and facilitation skills; strong stakeholder management.
Proficiency with learning systems and tools (e.g., LMS platforms like UKG Pro or Absorb, eLearning tools, MS Teams).

Nice To Haves

Certification in leadership coaching, facilitation, or assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and execute a company-wide L&D strategy aligned to business priorities and talent needs.
Design and scale leadership development programs for front-line, mid-level, and senior leaders.
Oversee content creation and curation across digital, in-person, and blended learning experiences.
Evaluate and implement learning technologies and platforms to improve delivery and measurement.
Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing L&D team through clear goals, mentorship, and growth planning.
Partner with executives to identify leadership capability gaps and develop targeted learning solutions.
Collaborate across HR and business teams to support succession planning, internal mobility, and career pathing.
Serve as a thought leader in change management, engagement, and culture-building.
Establish learning metrics and KPIs that demonstrate effectiveness, impact, and ROI.
Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and content providers.
Own the L&D budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery, resourcing, and investment decisions.
Ensure enterprise compliance training requirements are met (including annual compliance training).
Lead internal communications related to learning programs and development opportunities.
Support company-wide engagement initiatives (e.g., culture committee, engagement surveys).