Senior Director, Talent Development

Amplify

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About The Position

Amplify, a pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, is seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Talent Development to lead its comprehensive people learning & development team and strategy. This role will drive the integration of leadership development, employee growth, performance management, and innovative learning technologies to build a world-class workforce capable of thriving in an AI-enabled business environment. Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states with core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science, and formative assessment products. This role is ideal for a strategic talent leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building the workforce of the future through innovative, data-driven approaches to talent development.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in talent development, organizational development, or related field, plus 5+ years of increasing managerial experience of cross-functional teams and complex initiatives
Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-wide performance management and leadership development programs
Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to connect talent initiatives to business outcomes
Experience with learning management systems, instructional design principles, and adult learning theory
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
Experience leading AI/technology adoption initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead the Talent Development team in creating talent and learning programs that align with business objectives while driving innovation, quality, and measurable individual and organizational results
Own and evolve the organization's comprehensive performance management strategy, including review cycles, talent mobility, and calibration processes that drive accountability and fair outcomes
Develop and execute enterprise-wide manager and leader development programs with tiered curricula that creates clear progression pathways
Craft and implement an AI expectations and enablement strategy that drives organizational AI literacy and adoption, partnering with our technology teams to roll out emerging technologies responsibly that lead to enhanced team performance and business ROI
Own and scale our Learning Management System, using innovative learning methodologies and data-driven measurement frameworks to assess program effectiveness