Sr. Director, Global Talent Development & Learning

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Fortive’s leader and executive development strategy that accelerates leader readiness and advancement.

Develop and execute a comprehensive all people learning strategy that embodies Fortive's vision, mission, and values.

Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to executives and high-potential talent, fostering a pipeline of future leaders.

Lead and manage a team of development, facilitation, and learning professionals, ensuring high-impact delivery and evaluation of learning and development programs and initiatives.

Collaborate with business leaders, HR Centers of Excellence (COE’s), and the Fortive Business System Office to identify and address learning needs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Lead, a team to design and facilitate executive and people leadership workshops, assessments, coaching sessions, mentoring and learning experiences for all employees, catering to diverse styles and needs.

Drive the digital learning platform strategy, leveraging the latest technologies, including AI, to enhance learning experiences.

Evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement and innovation.

Reporting Structure : This role reports directly to the Vice President of Inclusive Culture & People Enablement and will lead a talent development and learning team.

Key Organizational Relationships :

Partner with the Fortive Business System (FBS) Office to integrate the tools and methods of FBS into consistent learning experiences.

Engage with business leaders across Fortive's operating companies to align learning initiatives with business goals.

Mentor and coach executives and senior leaders to advance their development.

Collaborate with other COE’s and HR partners to integrate learning and development with talent processes, such as performance management and employee engagement and deliver learning methods at point of impact.

Mentor and develop a team of talent development and all employee learning experts to deliver high impact learning experiences and drive a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Manage relationships with external vendors, including executive coaches, talent assessments, and learning services.

Who You Are / Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in learning and development, human resources, organizational development, industrial psychology, or related field required;

Master's degree preferred.

10+ years of experience in executive coaching, organizational development and learning in a leadership role.

Proven track record in designing and delivering innovative and impactful learning solutions.

Experience effectively scaling learning solutions for impact across a highly matrixed global organization.

Experience in building and managing a digital learning platform, using various learning technologies and tools.

Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and evaluation techniques.

Certifications in Change management, talent assessment, and / or 360 feedback tools are advantageous.

Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to inspire across diverse stakeholder groups and learning styles.

Strategic thinking with a detail-oriented approach, comfortable in a decentralized, lean environment.

Ability to influence across all stakeholder levels including executives and senior leaders.

Highly curious with a desire to learn and continuously improve while biasing for action and results.

Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change and elevate team and business performance.

Inclusive leadership strengths with acute listening skills, ability to gain followership, and a team-first orientation.

Bias for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all learning moments.