Director of Leadership Development

Helix Electric•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Director, Leadership Development is responsible for supporting and executing Helix’s leadership development agenda across the business, with a strong emphasis on diagnosing capability needs, building scalable solutions from the ground up, and strengthening leadership capability, alignment, and performance across a complex construction environment. This role reports to the Head of Learning & Organizational Development and works closely with business leaders, HR, and subject matter experts to translate business priorities into practical leadership development strategies that support organizational growth, leadership effectiveness, and readiness at all levels. The ideal candidate is both a strategist and a builder: someone who can conduct rigorous needs analyses, define leadership frameworks, create original content using sound instructional design principles, and confidently facilitate high-impact learning experiences for frontline leaders, project and operations leaders, and senior/executive leaders. This person will serve as a trusted advisor on leadership development and organizational capability, bringing deep familiarity with multiple leadership models, assessments, and certifications, as well as the ability to help leaders navigate growth, change, and transformation effectively.

Requirements

Expertise in leadership needs analysis, development methodologies, learning design, practice-based learning, and reinforcement strategies
Experience designing and leading rotational and high potential leadership programs and working with leaders across levels to determine program effectiveness and sustainability
Strong instructional design capability, with demonstrated experience building curriculum and learning assets
Experience applying and facilitating multiple leadership models, assessments, and frameworks in a credible and practical way, with ability to engage frontline through executive audiences
Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
Strong written communication skills, including development of polished leader-facing and learner-facing materials
High level of organization, project management, and execution discipline across multiple initiatives
Sound judgment, adaptability, and comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on development and facilitation work
Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Learning and Development, Instructional Design, Education, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, learning and development, organizational development, talent development, or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated experience designing and building leadership development content and ability to assess and source third-party content/programs where appropriate
Extensive experience facilitating leadership development programs for diverse leader populations, including managers, project or operational leaders, and senior/executive leaders
Strong experience with leadership assessments, leadership models, and leadership development frameworks
Demonstrated experience using instructional design models and frameworks to create effective learning experiences across multiple modalities preferred
Certifications or formal credentials in facilitating one or more recognized leadership models or assessment tools preferred Examples may include certifications or qualifications related to Discovery Insights, DiSC, Hogan, Korn Ferry, CCL tools, or comparable leadership frameworks
Experience in construction, field operations, skilled trades, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or other project-based environments strongly preferred
Coaching certification or related credential preferred

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience using instructional design models and frameworks to create effective learning experiences across multiple modalities
Certifications or formal credentials in facilitating one or more recognized leadership models or assessment tools
Experience in construction, field operations, skilled trades, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or other project-based environments
Coaching certification or related credential

Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of L&OD to design and execute an enterprise leadership development strategy aligned to Helix’s business goals, culture, and long-term talent priorities.
Translate business needs into clear learning objectives, leadership competencies, curriculum pathways, and measurable development outcomes.
Design and build leadership development programs for multiple leader populations, including emerging leaders, people managers, project leaders, and senior/executive leaders.
Develop original learning content and supporting materials ( examples: facilitator guides, participant workbooks, toolkits, reinforcement resources, and/or manager follow-through tools).
Facilitate leadership training, workshops, offsites, and development sessions with strong executive presence, credibility, and learner engagement.
Partner with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure leadership content reflects Helix’s operating environment and performance expectations.
Build leadership development pathways that support readiness, internal mobility, succession planning, and long-term bench strength.
Manage external partners, facilitators, coaches, and content providers as needed to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with Helix’s standards.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on leadership capability building, learning strategy, and effective development approaches.
Maintain awareness of emerging leadership development practices, assessment tools, and learning technologies, and apply them where they add clear value.
Travel as needed to regional offices, jobsites, meetings, and training events.
Performs other work as assigned