Sr. Director, Talent Development

Lattice Semiconductor Corp; United States; On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Equity

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Lattice Semiconductor Corp is seeking a Sr. Director, Talent Development to lead the enterprise learning and leadership development strategy.

You will design and deliver programs that build capabilities at every level, align talent investments with business priorities, and measure impact with executives. You will oversee leadership programs from emerging leaders to executives, manage learning operations, and partner with executives to ensure succession planning and talent reviews are effective

Qualifications

• 10+ years in learning and development, with 5+ in leadership roles.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership programs at multiple levels.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and evaluation methods.
• Experience with learning technology platforms and analytics.
• Ability to influence senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year learning and leadership strategy aligned to business goals.
• Lead tiered leadership development programs across levels from emerging to executives.
• Oversee enterprise learning programs and career development resources.
• Manage learning operations, including technology, vendors, and data privacy.

Skills

Leadership development

Adult learning principles

Instructional design

Program evaluation methods

Learning technology platforms

Executive presence

Budget management

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Education, Business, or related field

Tools

Learning analytics

LMS platforms

Job description

Lattice Overview There is energy here...energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It's an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality. Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a "team first" organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you're looking for.

Job Description

The Sr. Director, Talent Development leads Lattice's enterprise learning and leadership development strategy. This leader designs and delivers programs that build the capabilities of employees at every level, strengthen the bench of current and future leaders, and align talent investments with business priorities. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and a hands‑on builder who is credible with executives, skilled in adult learning design, and disciplined about measuring results.

Learning and Leadership Development Strategy

• Develop and execute a multi-year learning and leadership development strategy aligned to business goals and workforce needs.
• Conduct needs assessments and skills-gap analyses in partnership with business leaders and HR Business Partners.
• Establish governance for program prioritization, content quality, vendor selection, and budget.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on capability building and organizational readiness.

Leadership Development Programs

• Design and lead a tiered leadership development curriculum for emerging leaders, first-line managers, senior managers, directors, and executives.
• Build manager effectiveness programs covering coaching, feedback, performance conversations, inclusive leadership, and team engagement.
• Oversee executive development offerings, including executive coaching, 360-degree feedback, assessments, and leadership cohorts.
• Partner with management to support succession planning, talent reviews, and individual development plans for high‑potential employees.

Enterprise Learning Programs

• Develop professional skills offerings (communication, collaboration, project management, change management, and similar topics).
• Enable functional and technical learning in partnership with department leaders, including internal subject‑matter expert instructors and communities of practice.
• Build career development resources, including career pathing, mentoring, and internal mobility programs.

Learning Operations and Technology

• Evaluate emerging learning approaches, including digital, blended, and AI-enabled methods, with attention to data privacy and confidentiality.

Measurement and Reporting

• Implement an evaluation framework to measure program effectiveness and business impact.
• Track and report key indicators such as participation, manager effectiveness, internal mobility, retention of program participants, and leadership bench strength.
• Provide regular reporting to the executive team and, as requested, the board.

Team Leadership

• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team of learning professionals, program managers, and facilitators.
• Manage a network of external partners, facilitators, and coaches.
• Ensure programs are accessible, inclusive, and adapted for diverse and geographically dispersed audiences.

Qualifications Required

• 10 or more years of progressive experience in learning and development, leadership development, or organizational development, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success designing and delivering leadership development programs at multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and program evaluation methods.
• Experience with learning technology platforms and learning analytics.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior executives.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, and external vendors.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive‑presence skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Education, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Professional certifications (e.g., ATD CPTD, SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, ICF coaching credential, or assessment certifications).
• Experience supporting a multi-site or global workforce.
• Experience in a fast‑growing or technology‑oriented organization.
• Experience with skills‑based talent models, succession planning, and coaching programs.

Pay & Benefits

• Base Pay Range 280456.2
• In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity.
• In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more!

Additional Information

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in the United States.

Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry.

We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations. All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire. As an E-Verify employer, we use this system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.

Lattice's Core Values

• GROWTH We foster a culture where everyone strives for continuous learning and development. We challenge ourselves to boldly deliver exceptional growth and value for customers and shareholders.
• RELIABILITY Our customers trust us to deliver, and we take that responsibility seriously. By committing ourselves to dependable supply, support, and solutions, we build strong collaboration that lasts and thrives.
• EXECUTION Innovation turns great ideas into results. Together, we create differentiated products and solutions through disciplined planning, decisiveness, and timely delivery with uncompromising quality.
• ACCOUNTABILITY We own our actions and outcomes: holding ourselves to the highest standards, agilely adapting to change, delivering on our commitments, and empowering each other to drive our success.
• TRANSPARENCY Openness builds trust. We lead with integrity and candor, facing hard facts and embracing tough conversations with clear communication, decisive action, and open honesty at every level.

About Lattice

Lattice is strengthening its leadership in compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets – underscored by multiple award wins that recognize its innovation, leadership, workplace culture, and collaboration-driven solutions. Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) is the low power programmable leader. For over 40 years, Lattice has driven innovation in the semiconductor industry. Our compact, power-efficient field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are essential to building a secure, intelligent, and connected world. Lattice is the #1 supplier of small FPGAs worldwide, with the largest installed base in the industry. Our solutions are trusted by over 11,000 customers globally, spanning the compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets. Founded in 1983 in Oregon’s Silicon Forest, Lattice has grown into a global leader with a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of programmable logic and fostering a culture of innovation. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon with major operations in San Jose, California, Shanghai, China, and Manilla, Philippines.