Director, Leadership Effectiveness
About the role
The Director, Leadership Effectiveness will shape how leadership evolves at DraftKings by building the experiences, capabilities, and tools that help our leaders thrive in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. They will define the strategy for leadership effectiveness, reimagining how leaders grow through AI-enabled learning, meaningful leadership experiences, and impactful coaching.
Responsibilities
- Own DraftKings' strategy for leadership effectiveness, shaping how leaders grow through innovative leadership experiences, AI-enabled coaching and tools, and operating rhythms that enable high-performing teams.
- Design and scale leadership solutions, including milestone experiences, coaching, simulations, AI-enabled learning, and manager enablement for performance development that build leadership effectiveness across the leadership lifecycle.
- Design AI-enabled leadership copilots and personalized manager support experiences that help leaders make better decisions, build stronger teams, and grow in the flow of work.
- Build and evolve our leadership ecosystem by leveraging AI, enterprise coaching, external partners, and emerging technologies to support leadership effectiveness at scale.
- Partner with senior leaders across the business to align leadership development with company priorities, business strategy, and the evolving needs of our leaders.
- Translate DraftKings' leadership expectations and culture into practical leadership behaviors and scalable experiences.
- Partner across HR and the business to deliver measurable improvements in manager effectiveness, leadership capability, organizational health, and execution.
Requirements
At least 10 years of experience in leadership effectiveness, talent development, or organizational development, with experience in a high-growth technology or fast-paced environment. Proven success designing and evolving enterprise leadership development experiences that build leadership effectiveness from new managers through senior leadership. A clear point of view on leadership effectiveness and the future of leadership development, with the ability to translate emerging trends, AI, and new ways of working into practical, scalable experiences. Exceptional strategic thinking and execution skills, with the ability to connect strategy to business outcomes, influence stakeholders, and deliver high-impact experiences. Expertise in leadership development, including designing engaging learning experiences that help leaders grow in the flow of work; facilitation skills are a plus.
Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Proven track record of success in leadership development and talent management roles. Experience with AI and emerging technologies in leadership development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Skills
Strong understanding of leadership development principles and practices. Experience with AI and emerging technologies in leadership development. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
Pay
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $172,000.00 - $215,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.
Schedule
This is a full-time position based in Boston, MA.