Director, Learning & Development

J.D. Power • Troy, AL

2d • $150,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Learning & Development is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive learning strategy that enables business performance, supports organizational change, and builds critical capabilities across the workforce. This role delivers a balanced portfolio of learning programs, including onboarding, compliance, technical, and professional development. The Director partners closely with business leaders and People & Culture Business Partners to ensure learning initiatives are aligned to business priorities and produce measurable impact.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in learning & development, organizational capability, or a related field
• Experience designing and delivering a broad range of learning programs (beyond leadership-focused training)
• Strong experience in onboarding, compliance, and operational or role-based learning
• Experience managing and optimizing a Learning Management System (Workday preferred)
• Proven ability to define success metrics and measure learning effectiveness
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnership skills
• Experience working in fast-paced, changing environments
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in global or multi-regional organizations
• Familiarity with digital learning tools and modern learning methodologies
• Experience supporting mentoring or knowledge-sharing programs
• Experience supporting learning initiatives in a fast-paced, high-change or transformational environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic L&D strategy aligned with business objectives and capability needs
• Design and deliver scalable learning programs across onboarding, compliance, functional, and professional skill areas
• Ensure learning initiatives support key business priorities, transformation efforts, and operational effectiveness
• Promote learning programs through clear, consistent communication
• Ensure employees understand available learning opportunities and how to access them
• Build strong partnerships with People & Culture Business Partners and business leaders to assess needs and prioritize learning solutions
• Translate business requirements into practical, scalable learning interventions
• Support leaders in building capability within their teams through effective use of learning
• Define and track key metrics to measure learning effectiveness, adoption, and impact on performance
• Use data and insights to continuously refine programs and demonstrate business value
• Own and manage the Learning Management System (Workday Learning), including content, governance, reporting, and user experience
• Ensure effective utilization, adoption, and continuous improvement of learning systems and tools
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and design targeted learning solutions
• Deliver practical, role-based learning interventions that improve performance in current roles
• Facilitate team-based learning and skills development sessions to strengthen effectiveness and collaboration
• Oversee onboarding and new hire training to accelerate time-to-productivity and engagement
• Design and manage compliance training programs to meet regulatory and organizational requirements
• Develop and implement mentoring programs focused on knowledge transfer, capability building, and employee growth in role
• Lead targeted initiatives to build critical business capabilities (e.g., technical, commercial, and role-specific skills)

Benefits

• JD Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
• Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to [email protected].
• JD Power does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed