Head of Learning & People Development

BSA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Parental leave

Paid volunteer time and giving back

Employer-matched retirement funds and

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Modern, collaborative work environment

Job summary

BSA is seeking a strategic Director of People Development in Austin, TX to design a firmwide learning ecosystem and scalable development programs. You will partner with leaders to shape career pathways, competency frameworks, and learning initiatives that drive growth across all career stages.

You will oversee blended learning experiences, leverage LMS and analytics, and champion a culture of continuous learning that aligns with firm objectives and ESOP-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, organizational development, talent management, or HR.
• Experience designing learning programs within professional services or design-focused environments (architecture/engineering/interior design preferred).
• Experience building career pathways and competency frameworks.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and engaging development experiences.
• Strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills to translate business goals.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and prioritization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience with LMS, training technologies, and learning analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a comprehensive firmwide learning ecosystem across technical, leadership, and professional development.
• Establish structured learning pathways from entry-level through leadership.
• Develop and facilitate blended learning experiences: instructor-led, e-learning, mentoring, coaching, experiential, and peer-to-peer.
• Partner with leaders and SMEs to identify priorities and create impactful learning aligned to business objectives.
• Develop and maintain a competency framework defining progression and expectations.
• Use workforce trends, retention insights, and feedback to strengthen talent development strategies.
• Implement and manage learning systems and track training, certifications, and program effectiveness.

Skills

Learning & development

Leadership development

Career pathways

Competency framework

Adult learning principles

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Learning analytics

MS Office / Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business / Organizational Development or related field

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

BSA is seeking a strategic Director of People Development in Austin, TX to design a firmwide learning ecosystem and scalable development programs. You will partner with leaders to shape career pathways, competency frameworks, and learning initiatives that drive growth across all career stages.

You will oversee blended learning experiences, leverage LMS and analytics, and champion a culture of continuous learning that aligns with firm objectives and ESOP-driven culture.