Senior Director, Leadership & Performance Development

Patagonia; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Patagonia seeks a Senior Manager, Leadership & Performance Development to build leadership, performance, and core learning foundations that help employees grow, contribute, and perform at their best. The role focuses on embedding clear leadership expectations, meaningful performance practices, and shared learning rooted in The Patagonia Way.

Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, you will partner with senior leaders to translate priorities into practical development priorities, scale

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, talent development, organizational effectiveness, learning strategy, performance management, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy and direction for leadership, performance, and core learning experiences.
• Lead leadership development to build manager capability and accountability.
• Shape performance development to drive clarity, growth, and meaningful contribution.
• Oversee scalable, in‑flow learning experiences aligned with Patagonia's values and goals.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team responsible for leadership, performance, and learning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership development

Executive coaching

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Learning strategy

Job description

Patagonia seeks a Senior Manager, Leadership & Performance Development to build leadership, performance, and core learning foundations that help employees grow, contribute, and perform at their best. The role focuses on embedding clear leadership expectations, meaningful performance practices, and shared learning rooted in The Patagonia Way.

Reporting to the Chief People & Culture Officer, you will partner with senior leaders to translate priorities into practical development priorities, scale