Director, Organizational Development & Learning

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

The Director of Organizational Development and Learning position is responsible for managing the assessment of organizational and learning needs and the design, implementation and evaluation of programs that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of employees and leaders. This role will oversee and coordinate strategic initiatives including Leadership Development, Organizational Development and Effectiveness, and Memorial Hermann University. Additionally, this position is responsible for supporting the education of key cultural and change initiatives, as well as driving innovative and modern learning concepts and technology. Success will hinge on strong collaborative relationships within HR and across the business, innovative thinking, and leveraging industry best practices to shape Memorial Hermann into a learning organization.

We are seeking a strategic Organizational Development and Learning leader with experience supporting large, complex organizations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in corporate leadership development, organizational development, and change management, with a proven ability to lead high-performing teams, partner with senior leaders, anticipate business needs, and drive enterprise-wide learning and talent initiatives. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational execution, with experience leading learning functions in a matrixed environment; healthcare experience is preferred.

Job Description

Desired Skill Sets

• Organizational Development

• Corporate Learning & Development

• Leadership Development

• Change Management

• Executive Stakeholder Partnership

• Team Leadership & People Development

• Learning Strategy & Program Management

• Learning Management Systems

• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

• Experience in Large, Matrixed Organizations (Preferred)

• Healthcare Experience (Preferred)

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Org Psychology/Development/Leadership, I/O Psychology, HR or related discipline; Master's Degree preferred

Licenses/Certifications:  PROSCI Change Management Certification preferred

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• 10 years of progressive experience focusing on consulting to complex organizations in the areas of organization development concentrating in areas of leadership development, change management, learning design and implements, and learning management systems.

• At least 3 years experience managing professional-level staff in HR, OD, training or related fields

• Experience managing Learning Management Systems to deploy learning and education (e.g. Cornerstone).

• Demonstrated political savvy and emotional intelligence.

• Excellent leadership, influence and negotiation skills.

• Advanced strategic thinking and systems thinking skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to include advanced presentation and group facilitation skills.

• Demonstrated implementation and execution ability in the areas of leadership development and learning.

• Knowledge and experience in building team effectiveness.

• Capability to interact with individuals at all levels within Memorial Hermann.

• Advanced knowledge of learning principles, leadership development and change management processes, tools and resources; Multiple related certifications preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to drive increased engagement through all levels of complex organization.

Principal Accountabilities

• Leads a team of talented Organizational Development and Learning professionals and responsible for defining the goals, budget and performance standards for the department.

• Represents the Organizational Development & Learning Department in HR Directors’ Council and coordinates initiatives with other Human Resources Centers of Expertise inclu