Director, Learning & Leadership Development

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Public

Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Short and Long Term Disability

Life and AD&D

Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical

EAP Program

401k with Company Match

Equity Grants in the Company

Job summary

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Director of Learning & Development to build and lead strategies, programs, and capabilities that develop our talent and leaders. Reporting to the VP of People Operations, this role is strategic and hands-on, shaping a world-class learning culture that supports growth and builds a strong talent pipeline.

You will develop enterprise-wide L&D strategy, scale leadership programs, establish frameworks for growth, partner with executives to close capability gaps,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Organizational Psychology, Education, or a related field
• 9+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or a related discipline
• Experience building and scaling enterprise-wide L&D strategies and programs in a high-growth environment
• Proven experience designing and leading leadership development programs across multiple levels of an organization
• Experience developing talent management strategies, including succession planning, talent reviews, high-potential development, and career development
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior executives and leaders to translate business needs into meaningful talent and development solutions
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• A builder mentality with a willingness to roll up your sleeves, challenge the status quo, and take ownership

Responsibilities

• Develop and own Ursa Major’s enterprise-wide Learning & Development strategy, aligned with business priorities, culture, and organizational growth
• Build and scale comprehensive leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders
• Establish career development and learning frameworks that create clear opportunities for growth, capability building, and internal mobility
• Partner with leaders and People Operations to identify critical capability gaps, talent needs, and future workforce requirements
• Lead talent development initiatives, including high-potential programs, succession planning, talent reviews, and targeted development plans
• Design and implement manager development programs that strengthen leadership effectiveness, accountability, communication, and team performance
• Own and evolve Ursa Major’s mentorship and development programs, continuously evaluating effectiveness and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain a scalable learning curriculum across leadership, professional skills, technical capabilities, and organizational effectiveness
• Leverage performance, engagement, talent, and other people data to identify development opportunities and measure the impact of L&D programs
• Partner with People Operations and business leaders on organizational change and transformation initiatives, ensuring leaders and teams have the capabilities needed to successfully navigate change
• Establish meaningful L&D metrics and reporting to demonstrate program effectiveness, business impact, and return on investment
• Evaluate and implement learning technologies, external providers, assessments, and other tools that enhance the employee development experience
• Facilitate and/or oversee leadership workshops, training programs, and organizational development initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leaders on leadership effectiveness, talent development, and organizational capability
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing L&D team as the function scales

Skills

Leadership development

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Organizational Psychology, Education, or related field

Master’s degree in Business, HR, Organizational Psychology, Education, or related field

Job description

Ursa Major in Colorado is seeking a Director of Learning & Development to build and lead strategies, programs, and capabilities that develop our talent and leaders. Reporting to the VP of People Operations, this role is strategic and hands-on, shaping a world-class learning culture that supports growth and builds a strong talent pipeline.

You will develop enterprise-wide L&D strategy, scale leadership programs, establish frameworks for growth, partner with executives to close capability gaps,