VP of Talent Development

Pave America•Warrenton, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Talent Development is a hands-on, strategic leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive talent strategy across a multi-site operating environment, that accelerates organizational performance, strengthens leadership capability, and drives employee engagement and retention. This role partners closely with senior leadership to build scalable programs that develop high-performing teams, align talent with business objectives, and support long-term growth. This leader will design solutions that elevate frontline leadership, enhance operational execution, and contribute to EBITDA growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred (HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field)
15+ years of progressive experience in talent development, learning, or organizational effectiveness
Proven experience designing and scaling leadership development and succession programs
Strong understanding of performance management systems and talent processes
Experience managing LMS platforms and learning technologies
Experience working directly with executive and field leadership teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-site, field-based, highly operational environments (e.g., construction, industrial, field services) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an enterprise-wide talent development strategy aligned with business goals
Translate business priorities into practical talent initiatives that drive operational performance and growth
Partner with executive leadership and operating company leaders to diagnose talent gaps and deploy targeted solutions
Build scalable, repeatable programs that can be deployed across a portfolio of operating companies with unique cultures and differentiators
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, and talent planning
Build a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and high performance
Design and implement leadership development programs across all levels
Lead succession planning processes to ensure a strong leadership pipeline
Oversee and evolve High-Potential (HiPo) programs to identify and accelerate top talent
Coordinate executive and leadership coaching initiatives
Embed coaching and feedback practices into daily operations, tailored to a multi-site, field-based workforce
Oversee goal-setting frameworks and performance management processes
Ensure alignment between individual objectives and organizational priorities
Drive a performance culture grounded in feedback, accountability, and development
Support leaders in delivering clear, candid feedback and managing performance in real time
Oversee onboarding programs to ensure strong employee integration and early success
Establish and maintain career pathing frameworks across functions and levels
Design structured learning paths to support employee growth and internal mobility
Lead the design and execution of internship and management trainee programs
Build scalable early-career pipelines to support long-term workforce needs
Own and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS) strategy, implementation, and utilization to support a dispersed workforce
Oversee training administration, including scheduling, tracking, and reporting
Ensure consistent and efficient delivery of compliance training (safety, regulatory, company policies)
Drive adoption of assessment tools to support development, selection, and team effectiveness
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to enhance employee engagement strategies
Use data and insights to identify trends and implement retention initiatives
Support initiatives that strengthen culture, inclusion, and employee experience