Strategic Learning & Organizational Development Leader

Montgomery County (MD); Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Office of Human Resources (OHR) seeks a high-impact Professional Learning and Organizational Development Manager (Manager III) to design and implement an enhanced operating model for county-wide training and development. This role leads a team of HR professionals delivering day-to-day learning activities and specialized career advancement programs.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in designing training programs, succession planning, and coaching diverse teams to

Qualifications

• At least five years of leadership experience in training within a governmental agency, large private sector, or non-profit.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business, Industrial-Organizational psychology, or related field.
• Preferred master’s degree and SHRM certification; equivalency considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals responsible for training and career advancement programs.
• Design and implement a comprehensive learning and organizational development plan aligned with County priorities.
• Develop curricula and leverage third-party solutions to enhance employee capabilities.
• Create and facilitate high-quality learning experiences (workshops, eLearning, coaching, cohorts).
• Advance leadership development, succession planning, and executive coaching partnerships.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning with knowledge-sharing platforms and career-path tools.
• Use data/diagnostics to measure impact and guide decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Training design

Coaching

Succession planning

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

LMS

eLearning tools

Job description

Montgomery County Office of Human Resources (OHR) seeks a high-impact Professional Learning and Organizational Development Manager (Manager III) to design and implement an enhanced operating model for county-wide training and development. This role leads a team of HR professionals delivering day-to-day learning activities and specialized career advancement programs.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in designing training programs, succession planning, and coaching diverse teams to