Senior Director, People Development

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 316,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a senior leader for People Development to shape learning and leadership experiences for Googlers, managers, and Directors. You will guide The Google School for Leaders, blending digital and in-person learning, and drive strategy, roadmaps, and milestones to elevate performance and culture.

As a domain expert in adult learning and learning technology, you will scale innovative practices, work across teams, and help evolve development in the AI era.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 15 years in Human Resources, including adult development.
• 10 years leading and scaling tech-enabled learning and leadership development initiatives.
• 10 years solving system-wide problems related to people, processes, and technology.
• 10 years of people management experience leading an organization.
• Experience managing a portfolio of digital products, including end-to-end product strategy, user discovery, iterative development, and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Define the future of learning and leadership development at Google. Develop comprehensive roadmaps that integrate human and digital learning experiences to drive measurable outcomes.
• Apply product management discipline to the learning portfolio—owning the roadmap, lifecycle, and continuous improvement of learning products based on user feedback and engagement metrics.
• Advocate for integration of advanced learning technologies, acting as a domain expert in AI-enabled solutions. Drive innovation to reimagine Googler development for the AI era, utilizing new technologies to transform the function.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of The Google School for Leaders strategic plan.
• Serve as a leader to inspire and motivate your team and cultivate a culture of agility, accelerated pace, and innovation.

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• 15 years of experience in Human Resources, including adult development
• 10 years of experience leading and scaling tech-enabled learning and leadership development initiatives
• 10 years of experience solving system wide problems related to people, processes, and technology
• 10 years of people management with experience leading an organization
• Experience managing a portfolio of digital products, including end-to-end product strategy, user discovery, iterative development, and performance measurement

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading a learning and leadership development organization
• Experience making progress in complex and fast-moving environments
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies, particularly Build-Measure-Learn Feedback Loops, and the value of Minimum Viable Product, thinking big, starting small
• Business-minded, data-driven, and user-focused
• Passion for big-picture strategy with a dedication to operational aptitude
• An appetite for innovation and the potential for AI to transform business operations, drive efficiency and improve Googler experiences

About the job:

The People Development (PeopleDev) team works to strengthen Google’s performance and culture by preparing Googlers to successfully navigate their most critical challenges today and in the future. We leverage renowned expertise, engaging content, tools, technology, and innovative design to scale learning and support Googlers at all stages of their careers — from New Hire Orientation, to manager training, to senior leadership development. In addition to high-impact learning programs, classes, and resources, we also provide organizational development consulting and customized solutions that increase the health and performance of Google’s organizations and overall business. We’re a team of individuals passionate about helping Googlers unlock their fullest potential.

In this role, you will lead The Google School for Leaders and provide exceptional digital and in-person learning and leadership development experiences to support the growth and development of Googlers, managers, and Directors. You will be a domain expert in adult learning, learning technology (especially AI-enabled learning), Learning Operations (e.g. delivering products at scale), and innovative practices in employee and leadership development. This is achieved through establishing an outlook and a strategy, along with a roadmap and set of goals and milestones to track progress. You will be responsible for shaping the learning culture at Google, implementing innovative ways to scale digital and in-person learning, and reimagining development for the AI era.

Great just isn't good enough for our People Operations team (known elsewhere as "Human Resources"). We bring the world's most innovative people to Google and provide the programs that help them thrive. Whether recruiting the next Googler, refining our core programs, developing talent, or simply looking for ways to inject some more fun into the lives of our Googlers, we bring a data-driven approach that is reinventing the human resources field.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $316000 - $440000 (USD) + 40% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Define the future of learning and leadership development at Google. Develop comprehensive roadmaps that seamlessly integrate human and digital learning experiences that drive measurable outcomes.
• Apply product management discipline to the learning portfolio—owning the roadmap, lifecycle, and continuous improvement of learning products based on user feedback and engagement metrics.
• Advocate for the integration of advanced learning technologies, acting as a deep domain expert in AI-enabled solutions. Drive innovation to reimagine Googler development for the AI era, utilizing new technologies to transform the function.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of The Google School for Leaders strategic plan.
• Serve as a leader to inspire and motivate your team and cultivate a culture of agility, accelerated pace, and innovation.