This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Performance & Leadership Development in United States.
This role is a strategic leadership position responsible for designing and scaling high-impact performance and leadership development programs across a global organization. The Director will architect an integrated ecosystem that drives high performance, accountability, and continuous learning for employees across multiple geographies. You will lead the development of cohort-based leadership programs, individual coaching initiatives, and technology-enabled learning solutions that measurably elevate team capabilities and engagement. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, hands-on program execution, and collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will shape the organization’s leadership culture, ensure talent readiness, and embed data-driven insights into performance and development strategies. You will also leverage technology, including AI tools, to maximize learning impact and scale globally.
Accountabilities
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This role is a strategic leadership position responsible for designing and scaling high-impact performance and leadership development programs across a global organization. The Director will architect an integrated ecosystem that drives high performance, accountability, and continuous learning for employees across multiple geographies. You will lead the development of cohort-based leadership programs, individual coaching initiatives, and technology-enabled learning solutions that measurably elevate team capabilities and engagement. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, hands-on program execution, and collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will shape the organization’s leadership culture, ensure talent readiness, and embed data-driven insights into performance and development strategies. You will also leverage technology, including AI tools, to maximize learning impact and scale globally.
Accountabilities
- Define and implement a high-performance framework that integrates goal setting, feedback, and accountability into day-to-day workflows.
- Design and launch leadership development programs for rising and senior leaders, driving measurable improvements in leadership effectiveness and business performance.
- Build and manage a global function responsible for performance enablement, tools, and systems that scale organizational capabilities.
- Lead a small team of individual contributors, collaborating closely with HR business partners, COEs, and senior leaders to ensure initiatives are globally relevant and locally effective.
- Apply a product-focused, iterative approach to program design, gathering feedback and improving initiatives in real-time to maintain high impact.
- Strategically deploy technology and AI solutions to accelerate learning, enhance accessibility, and inform long-term talent strategy.
- Measure and analyze program outcomes, translating data into actionable insights to optimize leadership and performance initiatives.
- 15+ years of experience building leadership and performance functions in global, impact-oriented organizations.
- Proven track record of designing programs that demonstrate clear ROI and enhance leadership capabilities.
- 5+ years of experience leading high-impact teams with hands-on program involvement and executive-level strategic planning.
- Experience designing cohort-based development, individual coaching, and cross-functional programs across multiple geographies.
- Strong data and analytics skills to measure behavior change and organizational impact.
- Ability to operate with a “biased for action” mindset, iterating programs based on feedback and shifting business priorities.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience balancing global consistency with local relevance in program design and delivery.
- Competitive annual salary range of $150,000 – $225,000, with potential discretionary bonuses.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurance.
- Access to coaching and therapy services for employees.
- Equity through discretionary restricted stock units.
- Generous vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave policies.
- 401(k) retirement benefits and monthly tech allowance.
- Additional well-being perks, community celebrations, surprise swag, and other engagement initiatives.
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.