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SCAN · 1 day ago

Director, Skills Strategy

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$148K/yr - $214K/yr

7+ years exp

SCAN Group is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling the most pressing issues facing older adults in the United States. The Director of Skills Strategy will partner with the VP, People Strategy & Org Effectiveness to develop and implement SCAN’s skills strategy, focusing on talent assessment, succession planning, and the development of a comprehensive AI learning strategy.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Johanna Angeles

Responsibilities

Lead the development of SCAN’s skills strategy in service of SCAN’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives

Lead, design, and implement key activities in support of the skills strategy, including critical role identification and management, succession planning, talent assessment, and talent reviews and calibration

Develop a forward-looking, enterprise-wide learning strategy to address high priority skill gaps in alignment with business priorities and workforce transformation goals

Partner with business leaders, SMEs, and People & Culture (P&C) to design and curate learning journeys tailored to key employee segments (e.g., executives) and critical skill pools

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive AI learning strategy to build AI fluency and supporting skills (e.g., change leadership) across the organization

Collaborate with internal experts and vendors to curate and create AI learning content, experiences, and certifications

Champion responsible AI education and ensure alignment with ethical and compliance standards

Partner with other learning team members in and outside of HR as well as learning vendors to execute the end-to-end design, delivery, and scaling of learning programs using a blend of modalities (digital, in-person, social, experiential), leveraging learning technologies and platforms to enhance accessibility, personalization, and engagement

Partner with Talent Attraction team to develop and execute sourcing and hiring strategies to address skill gaps

Identify, prioritize, and partner with HR and business leaders to develop and implement additional initiatives and programs to address skill gaps, such as career pathing, employee experience, EVP, internal mobility, etc

Define success metrics and implement robust measurement frameworks to assess learning and other skills-related programs’ effectiveness and business impact

Use data and insights to continuously improve programs and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders

Report on outcomes and progress to executive leadership

Oversee the enterprise learning team, providing direction and aligning to overall skills strategy development, design, and execution of enterprise learning programs (e.g., Welcome to SCAN, Leading at SCAN, Cultivate Week), learning and learning experience design, and LMS administration

Drive innovation within the talent development function, leveraging AI, tech enablement, process improvement and other techniques to continuous improve the effectiveness, scalability, and efficiency of learning programs and capabilities

Participate in external conferences, roundtables, forums; engage thought leaders and partners, and consume published best practices that relate to skills, learning, and talent development; incorporate best practices into skills approaches and champion best practices throughout SCAN

Actively support the achievement of SCAN’s Vision and Goals

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Learning & DevelopmentTalent ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentAI learning strategyStakeholder managementData analysisInstructional designChange leadershipCommunication skillsProject managementProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

7+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Organizational Development

Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise skills and learning strategies and programs

Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning technologies

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills

Data-driven mindset with experience in learning analytics and impact measurement

Familiarity with AI tools, platforms, and trends in workplace learning

Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach problems in a structured way, assess solutions and develop sound recommendations

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to craft clear and engaging messages for diverse audiences

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization, fostering collaboration and alignment

Strong ability to influence and appropriately challenge senior leaders

Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to drive insights and continuous improvement

High attention to detail and organizational skills, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in program execution

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities effectively

Adaptability and resilience, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace culture

Preferred

Experience with AI-related learning or digital transformation initiatives is highly desirable

Benefits

An annual employee bonus program

Robust Wellness Program

Generous paid-time-off (PTO)

11 paid holidays per year, 1 floating holiday, birthday off, and 2 volunteer days

Excellent 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match

Robust employee recognition program

Tuition reimbursement

Company

SCAN

About SCAN Keeping Seniors Healthy and Independent–that’s been our mission for more than 40 years.

Founded in 1977

Long Beach, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.thescangroup.org/

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