Director of Workforce Development

Loenbro•Dallas, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Workforce Development leads the field implementation of Loenbro University's learning programs and owns the strategy for workforce pipelines and partnerships. The role leads regional Workforce Development Managers, identifies training needs across regions, builds support among operational leaders, and ensures training solutions are launched and sustained consistently. It also owns implementation of the apprenticeship program, including partnership development, enrollment and attendance tracking, and delivery logistics. The Director leads implementation of program design and content developed by other Loenbro University teams, connecting those teams with field employees and overseeing training and development for the workforce. The position is based in Irving, Texas, in a hybrid setting, reports to the Vice President, Learning & Development, and requires nationwide travel approximately 50% of the time.

Requirements

10 to 12+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, workforce development, training operations, or a related field.
Willingness to travel nationwide approximately 50% of the time.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing managers or multi-site and multi-region teams.
Experience facilitating and delivering training or content to audiences at multiple organizational levels.
Executive presence and experience presenting to and partnering with senior leaders.
Ability to identify organizational training needs and secure operational leaders' buy-in for solutions.
Strong relationship-building, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in managing budgets, program metrics, and cross-functional implementation.
Proficiency in building or managing external partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, education, organizational development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in construction, industrial services, utilities, or another craft-based environment.
Experience with apprenticeship or registered training programs.
Experience with educational institutions or workforce organizations.
Certifications such as CPTD, ATD, SHRM, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and hold regional Workforce Development Managers accountable, establishing expectations, performance standards, and a consistent operating model.
Own national implementation of Loenbro University programs, ensuring consistent execution, quality, and responsiveness to regional business needs.
Partner with operational, craft, and business unit leaders to identify training needs and provide practical regional training solutions.
Build support among regional and operational leadership to launch, prioritize, and sustain training.
Own implementation of the apprenticeship program across regions, including enrollment, attendance and progression tracking, and delivery logistics and structure.
Own the national workforce pipeline development strategy, including partnerships with trade schools, community colleges, workforce boards, and industry and community organizations.
Oversee regional training delivery across craft and trades instruction, leadership development, and manager development, ensuring qualified facilitators and delivery resources are available.
Gather field feedback and provide delivery insights to inform program design owned by other Loenbro University teams.
Establish scorecards and reporting cadences, and report enrollment, attendance, completion, and delivery outcomes to Loenbro leadership.
Manage the Workforce Development budget and resource allocation, and drive corrective action where regional delivery has gaps or risks.
Represent Loenbro University externally and before executive stakeholders.