Director, Learning & Organizational Development

About Day and Zimmermann

When you’ve been around for more than a century, you know a thing or two! At Day & Zimmermann, we take our lifetime of experience and make things better! Our 51,000+ employees help bring big ideas to life every day.

We’re pushing the boundaries of innovation in construction & engineering, operations & maintenance, staffing, and security & defense.

And that’s not all. Did we mention that we have 150+ worldwide locations with $2.7 billion USD in annual revenue? Come join our in on purpose We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world. We do what we say.®

Position Description

We’re looking for a full-time, staff Director, Learning & Organizational Development to join our Day & Zimmermann team.

This position is responsible for driving the strategic vision and execution of learning initiatives and organizational development programs across the enterprise.

This role focuses on enhancing employee skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning, agility and adaptability, and improving collective organizational performance through innovative and data-driven approaches.

The Director will collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Director of Talent and Performance Management and HR business partners, to ensure that learning and development efforts are data informed and aligned with business objectives and tailored to meet the specific needs of various business groups.

As the Director, Learning & Organizational Development, here’s the work you’ll do :

Lead a team of learning and organizational development professionals to drive results through effective leadership of people and processes in support of adult learning methodologies and a culture of learning.

Strategize, influence, prioritize, and deliver timely and comprehensive learning experiences that enhance organizational performance, informed by insights from talent review and succession planning, employee surveys, business partner collaboration, observations, and other feedback mechanisms.

Design and lead a rigorous instructional design process to maximize knowledge transfer and application, developing programs that boost employee performance, support succession planning, and foster focused and consistent talent development.

Conduct comprehensive gap analyses and needs assessments to pinpoint performance gaps and devise targeted interventions.

• Provide continuous guidance and expertise to support change management across the enterprise by partnering with key stakeholders to develop robust plans for implementing the change cycle and measuring effectiveness, equipping internal customers with the tools to influence and manage changes of various scopes.
• Oversee the execution of change management plans, including communication, training, and support activities, ensuring changes are implemented smoothly and sustainably.

Continuously seek feedback to improve practices and adjust strategies as necessary to ensure successful adoption and sustainability.

In partnership with the Director, Talent & Performance management, conduct assessments of organizational health and effectiveness using data-driven methodologies to inform and refine organizational development strategies.

Develop and maintain reporting mechanisms to track the progress and impact of organizational development initiatives, using analytics to measure success and identify areas for further improvement, staying informed about industry best practices and trends in organizational development, benchmarking the organization's practices against these standards and implementing necessary improvements.

This role is for you if you have these skills :

• Deep understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE), and learning evaluation methodologies.
• Formal and applied knowledge of organizational design, change management principles, and strategies for enhancing organizational effectiveness.
• Strong leadership and management skills to lead a team effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate across functions and departments to achieve common goals and drive organizational change.
• Highly skilled in planning, organizing, and managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.

And if you have these qualifications :

• Master's degree and leadership experience required. Formal coursework in adult learning theories, instructional design, and / or education is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in progressive roles leading learning and organizational development teams and projects.
• Certification in facilitation and / or instructional design is strongly preferred.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $138,240 - $207,360. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows.

• Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical / Rx, dental and vision coverage;
• life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off;

voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation :

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Repetitive motions of any part of the body
• Hearing
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language
• Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers)
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
30+ days ago