Director of Learning & Development

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Learning & Development to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space. This leader will build and scale the organization’s learning strategy, with a strong focus on enterprise training, onboarding, and functional capability development. The role will partner closely with department leaders and subject matter experts to create practical, high-impact learning programs that support growth and consistency across the business. This is an opportunity to establish a learning function from the ground up in a fast-moving, technology-enabled environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually Responsibilities Design and implement an enterprise learning framework, establishing governance and standards. Continuously improve onboarding processes to accelerate productivity for new hires across teams. Collaborate with department leaders to identify skill gaps and develop relevant training content. Define and track KPIs to demonstrate the value of learning programs and drive continuous improvement. Build and lead a training team focused on functional training across key business areas. Partner with subject matter experts to keep training programs relevant and current as the business evolves. Manage the learning management platform to ensure best practices in training delivery. Qualifications 7+ years in Learning & Development, with at least 3 years owning a training function end-to-end. Proven success in designing and scaling training programs from the ground up. Experience with multimodal learning design, using various formats tailored to content and audience. Hands-on instructional design experience focused on practical applications, not just knowledge transfer. Ability to work independently, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in high-output environments. Strong collaboration skills, adept at influencing leaders and navigating competing priorities. Data-driven approach to measure impact and improve training effectiveness. Experience using AI tools like Claude for content creation and enhancing learning experiences. Benefits Autonomy to design and implement training programs. Opportunity for growth into a broader organizational development function. Dynamic work environment at the intersection of technology and commerce. Collaboration with department leaders and access to various subject matter experts. Ground-up development of a training function with a focus on innovation and results. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.