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ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions · 22 hours ago

Director Learning & Development

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions is committed to fostering an exceptional, collaborative work environment and is seeking a Director of Learning & Development. This role is responsible for designing and leading an integrated people-development ecosystem that aligns with organizational strategy and drives business outcomes, while partnering closely with senior leaders to enhance workforce capability and support long-term growth.

LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Responsibilities

Design, build, and oversee a cohesive, enterprise-wide L&D architecture, including frameworks, processes, tools, and systems

Conduct organizational needs assessments and capability gap analyses to inform development priorities

Create learning pathways, competency models, and skills frameworks across job families and career levels

Design and launch a formal mentoring program

Evaluate and manage L&D technologies, platforms, and external content providers to ensure effectiveness and scalability

Design, implement and continuously enhance a robust succession planning strategy to identify and develop future leaders

Partner with senior leaders and HR Partners and functional heads to identify critical roles, potential successors, and readiness levels

Strengthen talent review processes, succession tools, and leadership development programs

Monitor bench strength, succession risks, and development progress across the organization. ensure leadership bench strength

Evaluate and enhance the performance management framework, to ensure fairness, consistency, and alignment with business strategy

Evaluate and enhance goal setting, rating systems, competency models, and performance feedback processes

Train managers and team members on performance coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement

Leverage analytics and reporting to assess performance trends and outcomes

Develop and implement end-to-end talent management strategies, including high-potential identification, talent reviews, internal mobility, and career development pathways

Facilitate cross-functional talent discussions to support workforce planning and capability

Build tools and processes that increase engagement, retention, and internal career movement

Design and launch leadership development programs, onboarding curricula, and skill-building initiatives

Oversee vendor relationships and content development

Define KPIs and measure program effectiveness, impact, and ROI to drive continuous improvement

Partner with senior leaders, HR Partners, and functional leaders to align L&D and talent strategies with business priorities

Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new programs and systems

Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in learning, talent, and organizational development

Directly manage 1-2 HR team members, depending on the scope of work and organizational needs

Qualification

DevelopmentTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentData-driven mindsetChange ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsLeadership DevelopmentInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship-buildingStrategic ThinkingFacilitation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or related field

7+ years of progressive leadership experience, including considerable experience in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Planning and Performance Management

Proven experience designing and leading performance management, succession planning, and talent management systems

Experience with learning and /talent technologies (e.g., LMS, performance management platforms)

Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with executives and senior leaders

Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies

Preferred

Master's degree in Organizational Development, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, or similar fields

Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPLP.CTP)

Experience in change management methodologies

Experience leading large-scale workforce transformation or capability-building initiatives

Experience with Schoox (LMS)

Company

ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions

Armada creates innovative, fully integrated supply chain solutions that improve business performance for our clients, enabling them to best serve their customers.

Founded in 1890

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees