Director, Leadership Development

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Overview

The Director, Leadership Development sets the strategic plans for leadership development within RTX University, including the creation of best-in-class leadership development and accelerated development curriculum and delivery. The role will also lead enterprise learning and development.This person is the business leader, advisor, and facilitator who actively drives the planning and administration of all leadership development and team effectiveness programs and practices.

We believe great people leaders foster a culture of belonging, accountability and high performance. The Director, Leadership Development combines vision with execution excellence to develop modern and engaging learning experiences to support people leaders harness the skills to create a great team culture and sustain high performing teams.  These leadership learning experiences will also advance career progression and ultimately achieve the organization's goals.  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set and drive the companywide leadership development strategy to support business goals.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organizational needs and challenges, and create customized leadership development solutions to meet these needs.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of program managers and designers to create impactful, bespoke programs that support the broader talent strategy. 4-5 Direct Reports

• Focus on the learning needs of all colleagues across various stages of the career lifecycle – from early in career to senior executive leadership, providing enterprise learning experiences.

• Establish a measurement strategy to monitor the effectiveness of leadership development programs and their impact on employee performance, engagement, and retention.

• Oversee the full lifecycle of leadership development initiatives, from needs assessment through design, delivery, and evaluation.

• Build strong partnerships with external vendors, consultants, and training providers as necessary to enhance internal learning offerings.

• Design and implement accelerated development programs for high-potential individuals to prepare them for leadership roles and support career progression.

• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to identify critical skills gaps and design learning interventions that foster continuous skill development and career advancement.

• Integrate leadership development programs with broader talent management and succession planning initiatives to ensure a robust pipeline of future leaders.

• Champion a culture of continuous learning and development throughout the organization, emphasizing career growth and internal mobility.

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, ensuring that leadership development programs are innovative, relevant, and competitive.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field or relevant job experience. OR equivalent years of experience. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of applicable professional experience for each year of college requested.

• Applicable learning and development, coaching and assessment certifications preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in learning and development as a dynamic senior-level leader with at least 5 years in a Senior Manager or higher role, working with diverse teams in a field-based business on a national scale.

• Advanced experience in leading, coaching or mentor leaders with a growth mindset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to link learning strategies to organizational objectives.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire colleagues at all levels.

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

• Innovative thinking and a solutions-oriented approach to challenges.

• High emotional intelligence and the ability to lead by example.

Why Choose Us?

A career with the Rentokil family of companies can be a professional trajectory filled with opportunity. We pride ourselves on being a world-class team that rewards high performance, and we love to promote from within. We offer competitive pay and many of our roles offer performance incentives.

Below you'll find information about some of what we have to offer. All Full-Time Colleagues qualify for the following and Part-Time Colleagues qualify for most benefits after they meet certain criteria.

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Professional and Personal Growth

• Multiple avenues to grow your career 

• Training and development programs available

• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)

Health and Wellness

• Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more

Savings and Retirement

• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions 

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation days & sick days

• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

• A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference where our customers live and work.  Is that you?
 

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