Senior Director, Learning & Development

Senior Director Of Learning And Development

Drive innovation, inspire continuous learning, and align strategy with impactjoin Children's Health as Senior Director of Learning and Development in vibrant Dallas, Texas.

Permanent | Hybrid

The Position

The Senior Director, Learning and Development, plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the learning strategy, driving innovation in learning experiences, and ensuring alignment with Children's business and talent priorities. Reporting to the Vice President, Learning and Talent Management, this leader will oversee a team of six direct reports. The Senior Director will be tasked with assessing the department, identifying what is working well and what is not. They will develop and present proposals for recommended changes, partner with leadership on revising competencies, and assist in the development of the Talent Strategy plan.

Ideal candidates will be collaborative and respectful leaders capable of building strong relationships. They should be selfless leaders who empower others, support and nurture growth opportunities, and actively listen to and validate team concerns. Candidates must also be adaptable, with a strategic business focus and a dedication to process improvement and modernized ideas. This position primarily offers a hybrid work arrangement, with in-office days coordinated with leadership. Candidates must reside in Texas or be willing to relocate.

Requirements

• Master's degree required.
• Certification in learning and/or talent development is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 1520 years of experience in learning and development, including at least seven years in a leadership role, is required.

The Organization

• Children's Health, a not-for-profit hospital system with two full-service hospitals licensed for 610 beds and four outpatient centers, is one of the largest and top-ranked pediatric hospitals in the United States.
• For more than 100 years, the organization's mission has been to make life better for children. The organization has a long-standing commitment to their community that includes not only high-quality patient care but also advocacy, education, and preventive care.
• Children's Health has held the ANCC Magnet designation for nursing excellence since 2009. They are nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report, serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and are recognized for quality care in every specialty.
• Children's Health provides treatment for the full range of healthcare issues, including advanced comprehensive treatment for the most acute and complex cases such as heart disease, cancer, and cystic fibrosis.
• Children's Health has been named for nine consecutive years as one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Reviews, and they have been ranked #26 on the Best Health Care Companies to Work for in Texas.

The Community

• Dallas, Texas, the largest economic center of the 12-county DallasFort WorthArlington metropolitan area, has no shortage of things to do; from Pritzker Prize-winning architecture to innovative dining and memorable entertainment, there's plenty of sights to see for everyone of all ages.
• If culture is what you crave, then Dallas has enough award-winning Broadway productions, art-house theatres, comedy clubs, orchestral experiences, and ballets to keep your interest piqued for many moons.
• Take a trip outdoors to some great locations such as White Rock Lake, Klyde Warren Park, Katy Trail, or Dallas Arboretum.
• From The Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza to the West End and Southfork Ranch, the city offers an array of historical sites to visit, explore, and learn from.