Senior Director, Learning & Development

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days and paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program for employees

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Director in Learning and Development, based in Dearborn, Michigan. The role involves leading teams and strategies to enhance employee learning and performance, partnering with senior leadership to align educational initiatives with business objectives.

The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in learning and development, alongside strong leadership and organizational skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 12 years with a Bachelor’s degree in Learning and Development.
• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) is preferred.
• Experience in leadership roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide projects for learning and development.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Learning and Development programs.
• Oversee budgets and develop strategies for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Talent management

Organizational development

Performance analysis

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related

Tools

Project Management Professional Certification

Job description

Senior Director, Learning & Development

Location: Dearborn, Michigan

Category: Human Resources

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

• Job Type: Full time
• Work Type: Hybrid

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position

The Senior Director, Learning and Development is accountable for budgets, performance, and results of the Learning and Development team across departments/locations. The role involves building and leading teams, providing guidance, and coaching, and executing learning and development strategies to support the overall business objectives.

The role closely partners with senior leadership to address complex important Learning and Development issues of high significance to the company. The role also participates in the design and implementation of talent management and development strategies. The role has expertise in leading teams for the improvement of processes and programs, analyzing the long‑term impact of new and anticipated strategies, and contributing to ensuring a compliant and ethical work environment.

What you’ll do

• Leads enterprise‑wide projects which involve identifying innovative solutions and initiatives for novel abstract problems pertinent to a range of Learning and Development subjects and putting in place new strategies, processes, and programs after a thorough review of their expected long‑term impact. Leads associated technical and business interactions with top HR and Business management to update them on project progress and recommendations, as well as external vendors/auditors/consultants to ensure implementation plans are aligned with long‑term strategic priorities.
• Oversees the development of relevant standards, procedures, and reporting templates for the Learning and Development function, and oversees their consistent execution to ensure efficient and effective experiences. Analyzes metrics around workforce and leadership skills gap, training needs, employee morale, training program effectiveness, new learning and development initiatives, etc., identifies root causes in case of variance from targets, and makes appropriate modifications to policies and practices.
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the Learning and Development portfolio of solutions and programs to ensure outcomes meet strategic and operational objectives.
• Participates in translating organizational future vision into enterprise‑level learning and development strategies, determining executability of strategies, readiness, and high‑level resourcing and funding scenarios. Participates in organizational and talent development strategies and programs.
• Drives creation, evaluation, revision, and implementation of enterprise‑wide management training programs such as recruiting and hiring, management fundamentals, first‑time management, team building, managing diversity, transition leadership, and facilitation/presentation skills. Builds effective relationships and partners closely with senior leadership to identify learning opportunities and impactfully design and deliver employee learning.
• Takes ownership of budgets across departments under the jurisdiction, regularly monitors the same against actual performance, and leads the development of strategies to adjust courses of action in case of variance. Partners with the HR leadership to develop and implement priority actions, initiatives, and programs aimed at improving performance, engagement, and retention.
• Leads the development of strategies and policies related to the Learning and Development function including talent assessment, leadership, soft skill development, etc. whilst building the organization into a Global Workplace with an emphasis on improving the organization’s effectiveness.
• Oversees regular review of policies and procedures related to workforce training / Learning and Development to identify continuous improvement opportunities in line with organization strategies, and ensures their compliance with relevant laws, communicated effectively to stakeholders, and consistently enforced.
• Ensures the maintenance of accurate and confidential records and data related to Learning and Development matters.
• Performs talent management responsibilities including staffing, performance, discipline, pay decisions, team development, and other personnel actions for the Learning and Development function.

You’ll have

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 12 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Learning and Development, or a related field with some experience in a leadership role.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) (Preferred)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR) (Preferred)
• Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (Preferred)
• Project Management Professional Certification (Preferred)

Work Requirements

• Involves occasional (defined as one‑third or less of the time) lifting of no more than 10 pounds at a time. Work is performed primarily in a seated position and entails no significant stooping, standing, climbing, walking, etc. Many sedentary jobs require good use of the hands and fingers for repetitive hand‑finger actions. Working conditions occur within low to moderate noise levels related to the use of standard office or classroom equipment.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, work requirements, etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically.

What you’ll receive in return

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we’ve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
• This position is a leadership level 4.
• For more information on salary and benefits, visit https://fordcareers.co/LL4Benefits
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
• Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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