Director, People Development
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Middle
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, People Operations, or a related HR field.
- Demonstrated track record of redesigning or scaling performance management processes and building end-to-end management development pipelines.
- Proven ability to rapidly deploy responsive, ad hoc learning solutions in fast-paced or scaling environments.
- Strong workshop facilitation, executive coaching, and presentation skills.
- Passion for equity, inclusion, and developing others.
Nice to have
- Experience in a high-growth, mission-driven, or nonprofit environment.
- Proficiency with data tracking, reporting, and insights related to learning engagement or performance processes.
- Comfortable facilitating small group sessions or training events.
Full description
ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:
For 30 years, Per Scholas has been on a mission to drive mobility and opportunity in the ever-advancing technology landscape by unlocking the untapped potential of individuals, uplifting communities, and meeting the needs of employers through rigorous tech training. By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Per Scholas candidates must reside in one of the following states, provided the position does not carry a specific office location requirement: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, WI.
Job Title: Director, People Development Location: United States
Reports to: Vice President, People Development
Position Summary
The Director, People Development plays a key role in fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented culture by supporting learning and development initiatives aligned with organizational strategy and performance goals. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to coordinate learning programs, manage platforms and tools, and support people leader development and employee career growth. The Manager will also support the administration and operationalization of our performance management process (PAR), contributing to a culture of accountability, development, wellness, and equity.
Key Responsibilities
People Leader Development & Mentorship Support
- Design, implement, and scale core leadership enablement programs for frontline managers, mid-level directors, and senior executives.
- Create robust onboarding pathways for newly promoted and hired people leaders, covering essential management skills, coaching techniques, and employment compliance.
- Equip leaders with the tools and mindsets needed to foster inclusive, high-performing team cultures, drive retention, and effectively manage change.
Performance Management (PAR) Operations
- Drive and evolve the performance management (PAR) process to ensure alignment with business goals, role expectations, and corporate strategy.