_This position will follow our hybrid work model; we expect the selected candidate to work 2-3 days a week at our corporate office in Saint Petersburg, FL._ We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Learning & Development to lead the strategic design and execution of enterprise-wide leadership programs. This role is pivotal in cultivating a culture of continuous development, enhancing leadership capabilities, and aligning talent strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong background in adult learning, learning and leadership development and facilitation. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Design, develop, and implement scalable enterprise-wide learning and leadership development programs and experiences. + Partner with senior leaders and business units to assess capability gaps, co-create solutions, and measure impact. + Serve as the primary facilitator for all leadership development programs, such as the Frontline Leader and Senior Leader Programs + Partner with Talent Management to identify internal and external executive development opportunities that strengthen leadership capability and accelerate readiness for critical roles, supporting the firm’s talent and succession planning processes. + Ensure programs are delivered efficiently, evaluated rigorously, and continuously improved based on feedback and business outcomes. + Drive initiatives that embed a growth mindset and foster a culture of learning and development throughout the organization. + Design and develop resources such as playbooks, job aids, and functional guides. + Utilize instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) and learning technologies (e.g., LMS, authoring tools) to create impactful learning experiences. + Manage vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring. + Support broader L&D and talent programs, being agile and flexible as priorities shift and evolve **Knowledge of:** + Financial services industry experience is highly preferred + Facilitation and presentation skills + Project management and business process methodologies, tools and practices + Learning & Development solutions (e.g., adult learning principles, coaching, 360 feedback, development plan creation, competency design, development program design). + Learning Management Solutions knowledge (Workday learning experience highly desirable but not required) + Learning and Development measurement tools + Organizational change management **Skills:** + Strategic thinking with strong business acumen + Exceptional communication and facilitation skills + Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels + Strong project management and prioritization abilities + Data-driven decision-making and ROI analysis + Instructional design methodologies (in-person, virtual, hybrid, and eLearning) + Learning measurement models **Ability to:** + Collect and analyze data related to learning and development programs and experiences + Analyze complex issues and implement innovative solutions + Collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization + Lead change across HR, learning and organization + Exceptional communication skills