Discovery Education · 22 hours ago
Organizational Effectiveness Director
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$151K/yr - $168K/yr
8+ years expDiscovery Education is seeking a highly skilled Organizational Effectiveness Director to join their People leadership team. This strategic leader will drive initiatives that enhance organizational performance and foster a culture of engagement and adaptability, partnering closely with senior leaders to translate business strategy into practical solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-wide organizational effectiveness strategies that enable growth, improve decision velocity, and strengthen cultural alignment
Advise leaders on organizational health, effectiveness, and readiness for change
Use data and employee feedback (surveys, diagnostics) to identify challenges, propose solutions, and drive implementation with stakeholders
Own enterprise listening strategies (engagement surveys, pulse checks), synthesize insights, and translate into action plans
Embed engagement practices into leader routines and team norms to increase retention and drive discretionary effort
Contribute to organizational design (structure, role clarity, spans/layers, operating models) through analysis, option framing, and recommendations
Enable change via toolkits, playbooks, and templates (stakeholder maps, communications plans, readiness assessments)
Coach leaders and project teams on change adoption; monitor risks and escalate as needed
Create clear, consistent, and engaging internal communications that reinforce culture, priorities, and change initiatives
Draft messaging and artifacts (FAQs, talking points, leader kits) and coordinate timing/channels (Town Halls, newsletters, manager cascades)
Design and deliver scalable learning programs that build leadership capability and accelerate readiness for change (leadership capability, manager effectiveness, organizational skills, core people processes)
Conduct needs assessments; define objectives, curricula, and modalities (workshops, micro-learning, blended learning, digital platforms)
Apply adult learning principles (relevance, self-directed learning, experience-based practice, timely feedback, spaced reinforcement) to maximize transfer and impact
Leverage instructional design frameworks (e.g., ADDIE) and evaluation models (e.g., Kirkpatrick) to measure outcomes and iterate
Facilitate workshops and leadership sessions; adapt facilitation style to audience and context
Administer LMS and analyze learning metrics to ensure compliance and optimize program effectiveness
Maintain training records, certifications, and compliance documentation to meet regulatory and audit requirements
Analyze and report learning metrics (completion rates, satisfaction, impact) to inform continuous improvement
Manage training logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, room setup, and post-session follow-up
Partner across HR and business units to align people strategies with enterprise priorities, ensuring consistency and scalability
Influence without authority by framing options with evidence, building trust, and aligning diverse teams to shared outcomes
Model strong communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement to deliver results on time and within scope
Participate in developing learning plans and identifying training gaps across roles and functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field (Master's preferred)
8+ years of progressive experience in organizational effectiveness, organizational development, HR, or related disciplines
Demonstrated experience leading engagement strategies, organizational design initiatives, and enterprise-wide learning programs
Proven consulting, facilitation, and executive-level communication skills; operates strategically while executing with discipline
Instructional design expertise with adult learning principles; experience with blended learning, digital platforms, and program evaluation
Proficiency in designing training content and using e-learning tools (Articulate, Canva, Adobe Captivate)
Experience managing LMS, tracking compliance, and reporting learning impact
Strong ability to track, analyze, and report learning metrics (completion rates, satisfaction, impact)
Experience with training logistics management, including scheduling, materials preparation, and post-session follow-up
Legal right to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience with HRIS systems preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft Teams preferred
Benefits
Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
Uncapped career growth
Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
Take PTO without the vacation guilt
Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
Company
Discovery Education
Discovery Education offers standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and engaging content for K-12 classrooms. It is a sub-organization of Warner Bros Discovery.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-03-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Brian Shaw
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
2026-01-19
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