Organizational Development Specialist - CORP
Position Summary
The Organizational Development Specialist is a strategic, enterprise-wide learning leader responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-impact development programs that strengthen ISEC’s technical, professional, and leadership capabilities. This role elevates ISEC’s blended learning strategy by creating scalable, Train-the-Trainer-driven programs that build internal bench strength and empower leaders at all levels to teach, coach, and develop others. This position serves as a trusted advisor to mid-level and senior leaders, applying deep leadership expertise, adult learning theory, and organizational development principles to shape learning experiences that drive measurable performance improvement. The ideal candidate is a seasoned facilitator and program architect who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and is passionate about building a culture of continuous learning and leadership excellence.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Leads the design and execution of enterprise learning strategies that strengthen leadership, technical, and professional competencies across the organization.
- Partners with executives, regional leaders, and SMEs to diagnose capability gaps and translate business needs into structured development programs.
- Serves as the primary architect for leadership development pathways, including emerging leader programs, field leader development, and advanced leadership skill-building.
- Designs comprehensive, multi-modal learning programs using a blended approach (virtual, in-person, self-paced, experiential, coaching, and peer learning).
- Develops scalable Train-the-Trainer toolkits, facilitator guides, and certification processes to enable leaders and SMEs to deliver consistent, high-quality training.
- Creates advanced course materials including case studies, simulations, assessments, role-plays, and scenario-based eLearning using adult learning best practices.
- Facilitates high-impact leadership workshops, development cohorts, and learning experiences for leaders at all levels.
- Coaches internal facilitators and leaders to strengthen their instructional, coaching, and communication skills.
- Leverages SMEs to deliver both technical and soft-skills training, ensuring content is relevant, engaging, and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Applies ADDIE, Kirkpatrick, and other evaluation models to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Analyzes learning data, performance outcomes, and participant feedback to refine content and enhance impact.
- Leads program review cycles, ensuring learning solutions remain current, relevant, and aligned with industry trends.
- Oversees and facilitates the development and publishing of eLearning modules.
- Maintains and enhances the Organizational Development SharePoint site as a central hub for learning resources.
- Builds strong relationships across departments to champion a culture of learning and leadership development.
- Provides thought leadership on emerging learning trends, instructional design innovations, and leadership development practices.
- Supports organizational change initiatives through targeted learning solutions and leader enablement.
Other Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Performs additional duties as needed to support organizational development and company initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Education, HR, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in instructional design, leadership development, or organizational development.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the credibility to coach and develop leaders.
- Expertise in adult learning theory, leadership competency models, and performance improvement.
- Advanced facilitation skills with experience leading manager-level or cross-functional groups.
Education/Experience
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Education, HR, or related field or equivalent experience, Master’s preferred.
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or related field or equivalent experience, 5 years’ experience in training development and delivery for adult learners, 2 years’ of supervisory experience and classroom management.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Solid knowledge of adult learning tools like ADDIE, Kirkpatrick’s Training Evaluation model, Blooms Taxonomy.
- Knowledge of how to maintain SharePoint.
- Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage managers and subject matter experts professionally.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, and prioritization skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across roles and groups to support shared goals.
- Ability to accept and apply feedback.
- Self-starter who takes direction well, asks clarifying questions, and drives work to completion.
Customer Service Skills
- Committed to delivering outstanding service – both with internal and external customers.
- Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can).
- Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers.
- Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner.
- Strong sense of accountability – ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do.
- Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful.
- Positive attitude.