Global Learning & Development Director - Remote

The Evangelical Alliance Mission | TEAM; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance for full-time positions

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

TEAM – The Evangelical Alliance Mission is seeking a Director of Learning and Development to lead global L&D strategy, integrate learning across the employee life cycle, and drive leadership development across regions. You will champion adult learning, coaching, and data-driven improvement to support TEAM’s mission and staff growth.

The role requires 5+ years in progressive L&D roles, with global leadership experience, and a proven ability to scale enterprise learning programs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive L&D experience, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and scaling enterprise learning programs and leading regional L&D teams.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and the integration of learning within the employee life cycle.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into learning solutions.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using learning analytics to demonstrate impact.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills at executive levels.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working across diverse geographies.

Responsibilities

• Set global L&D strategy and priorities in alignment with TEAM objectives.
• Integrate learning and development across the Human Resource Life Cycle, including onboarding, orientation, performance development, leadership development, succession planning, transitions, and retirement preparation.
• Partner with regional L&D leads to design, localize, and scale learning programs (leadership development, technical skills, onboarding, compliance, talent mobility).
• Develop training pathways and frameworks that support staff growth and effectiveness at every stage of ministry and organizational service.
• Provide guidance, governance, tools, frameworks, and budget oversight to regional teams to ensure consistent quality and outcomes.
• Sponsor coaching and mentoring programs; train leaders and internal coaches; embedded a coaching culture across the organization.
• Leverage data and analytics to measure program effectiveness, identify capability gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
• Define the skills and behaviors people need by building clear competency models outlining expectations for entry, mid-level, senior staff, and leaders.
• Act as a change agent: influence senior leaders, advocate for learning interventions tied to performance and culture, and support organizational transformations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing global L&D team; foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across regions.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory and cultural requirements in learning delivery.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Member Care, Spiritual Formation, and regional leadership teams to create holistic staff development approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Data-driven

Cross-cultural

Education

Bachelor’s in HR/OD/Ed/Business

Job description

TEAM – The Evangelical Alliance Mission is seeking a Director of Learning and Development to lead global L&D strategy, integrate learning across the employee life cycle, and drive leadership development across regions. You will champion adult learning, coaching, and data-driven improvement to support TEAM’s mission and staff growth.

The role requires 5+ years in progressive L&D roles, with global leadership experience, and a proven ability to scale enterprise learning programs while