Director - Learning & Organizational Development

Versova•Des Moines, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director - Learning and Development provides strategic leadership for Versova’s enterprise learning, leadership development, and change management priorities. This role is accountable for designing, implementing, and measuring scalable development programs that strengthen employee capability, build leadership bench strength, and support operational excellence across the organization. The Director partners with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align learning strategies with business objectives, lead the training function, and champion a culture of continuous learning, adoption, and performance improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, organizational development, talent development, or related disciplines, including 5+ years leading teams or enterprise programs
Proven ability to design, scale, and evaluate enterprise learning programs that improve capability, engagement, and business performance
Demonstrated success leading change management initiatives, including executive stakeholder alignment, communication strategy, training adoption, and sustainment planning
Experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-site initiatives across complex, cross-functional environments with measurable business impact
Strong executive leadership, team development, coaching, and influence skills
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and executive presentation abilities
Familiarity with learning management systems and e-learning platforms

Nice To Haves

Background in leadership development
Familiarity with commercial egg production and farm operations
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience working with industry-recognized tools for identifying leadership potential

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an enterprise learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals, operational priorities, and long-term talent needs
Establish and maintain processes to identify, assess, and develop leadership potential across Versova
Oversee the design and delivery of technical training programs for various roles
Lead implementation and governance of learning management systems and related tools to track, measure, and improve company-wide training effectiveness
Develop and maintain an on-the-job training program for all farm-level positions
Provide leadership for the training team, including talent selection, onboarding, performance management, career development, and corrective action
Partner with senior leaders, functional stakeholders, and operational teams to assess capability gaps and prioritize learning solutions that support business objectives
Lead enterprise change management for learning, process, and system initiatives, including stakeholder alignment, communication strategy, adoption planning, and sustainment
Build and standardize change management processes in partnership with cross-functional teams, equip functional leaders to lead change, assess organizational impact, and measure adoption effectiveness
Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars as needed
Manage the training department budget, resources, and vendor relationships to maximize impact and return on investment
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to training