Senior Learning & Development Professional

Devon Energy•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Learning & Development Professional serves as a subject matter expert, leading the design and delivery of comprehensive professional and leadership development programs while liaising on technical training initiatives. This role plays a critical part in building leadership capability across the organization by designing scalable programs that strengthen current and emerging leaders, enhance management effectiveness, and support progression planning. This position partners closely with business leaders to assess skill gaps, identify learning and leadership development needs, and implement targeted solutions that build both individual and organizational capability. As part of the Human Resources team, the Sr. Learning & Development Professional will report to the Director of Organizational Development and will collaborate with business leaders, HR team members, and subject matter experts to advance the organization’s leadership and talent development strategy.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and delivering leadership development programs or curricula across multiple leadership levels
Knowledge of leadership frameworks (e.g., situational leadership, coaching models, emotional intelligence)
Experience with talent management processes, including progression planning and high-potential development
Strong consulting and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and guide senior leaders
Experience using learning data, metrics, and dashboards to drive decisions and demonstrate impact
Experience leading cross-functional or enterprise-wide initiatives
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in human resources, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Prior people leadership experience preferred.
Change management experience or certification (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)
Coaching experience or certification (e.g., ICF, internal coaching programs)
Professional L&D certification(s) preferred, but not required (e.g., ATD, CIPD, Birkman, FranklinCovey, CCL)
Experience in the oil & gas industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Create and facilitate leadership experiences such as cohort-based programs, action learning, and coaching interventions
Partner with senior leadership to identify and build leadership pipelines and high-potential talent development strategies
Integrate leadership development with talent processes (performance management, progression planning, employee engagement)
Leverage data and analytics to measure program effectiveness, leadership bench strength, and ROI of development initiatives
Lead and support change management initiatives, ensuring leaders are equipped to drive organizational transformation
Develop and maintain a leadership competency model aligned with business strategy
Coach leaders and managers to enhance individual and team effectiveness
Develop a strong understanding and appreciation of the company’s organizational structure, culture, and business objectives to develop best practices and implement programs that are aligned with, and reinforce, the company’s organizational goals