Learning Strategy Director

Vizient • Chicago, IL

4d

About The Position

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future. Summary: In this role, you will lead the design and execution of a comprehensive learning strategy that supports the growth, performance, and engagement of our consulting professionals. You will partner closely with business and functional leaders to align learning priorities with business objectives, ensure effective execution, and measure impact across the organization. You will also serve as a strategic leader for the Counselor Program and champion a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence within the Consulting Business Unit.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7 or more years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Organizational Effectiveness, with experience in a leadership role required.
• Experience designing and executing learning strategies in a consulting or professional services environment preferred.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into learning solutions.
• Proven success in stakeholder management, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Learning Strategy & Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive learning strategy that aligns with the Consulting Business Unit’s goals, talent needs, and client service objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify capability gaps, define learning priorities, and design solutions that support strategic growth.
• Lead the design and delivery of learning programs that build consulting, leadership, and technical skills across the organization.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Consulting Business Unit and the enterprise Learning function to ensure alignment and resource optimization.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and performance excellence.
• Program Management & Execution Oversee the end-to-end development, implementation, and measurement of learning programs for all levels within the Business Unit.
• Ensure learning initiatives are delivered effectively through multiple modalities (instructor-led, virtual, e-learning, on-the-job, coaching, etc.).
• Partner with functional and operational leaders to integrate learning solutions into business processes and talent initiatives.
• Leverage data and analytics to evaluate learning effectiveness, track outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with external learning vendors, consultants, and partners to ensure quality and alignment with business needs.
• Oversee learning budgets and resource allocation to ensure cost-effectiveness and impact.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and HR partners to understand learning needs and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Consult with leaders on talent development strategies, including onboarding, career progression, and leadership readiness.
• Facilitate alignment between learning initiatives and organizational performance metrics.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and managers on learning priorities and capability-building strategies.

Benefits

• Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan!
• Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
• Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day.
• Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level