Senior Talent Development Specialist, Leadership Development

About the role

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain its commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging. We’re looking for a Senior Talent Development Specialist to support our growing Talent Management team at PacifiCorp, a leading electric utility. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting new talent programs with a focus on building a leadership pipeline. You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and fun team that values flexibility, growth, and meaningful work. While this position is fully onsite, we offer a supportive and adaptable work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional design, facilitation, and management of programs that support leadership development and address complex business needs across the enterprise.
• Identify capability gaps, forecast future talent needs, and develop scalable programs that drive long-term organizational growth and performance.
• Partner with business leaders and HR to identify capability gaps and align learning initiatives with long-term talent strategies.
• Use data and analytics to forecast talent needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform decision-making.
• Collaboratively design and deliver enterprise-wide programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in instructional design, adult learning theory, and performance consulting.
• Influence and guide stakeholders on best practices in learning and development.
• Oversee the development and deployment of learning content, tools, and platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate learning into broader talent and business strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team building capability.
• Travel as needed to support strategic program delivery and stakeholder engagement (10–20%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5–7+ years of experience in learning and talent development, with demonstrated success in strategic program design and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships, collaborate effectively across teams, and contribute to a positive team culture; open to feedback and committed to continuous personal and professional growth.
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and performance consulting.
• Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and improve outcomes.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives and working with executive leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, LMS platforms, and course-authoring tools (e.g., Articulate).
• Ability to travel as needed, 10–20%.

Qualifications

• Professional certifications in learning or talent development (e.g., CPTD, DiSC, Gallup Strengths Coach).
• Experience with change management, organizational development, or leadership coaching.
• Familiarity with talent analytics or business intelligence tools.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option; for nonunion employees PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of eligible pay each year for new hires, plus a 100% match on the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in Portland and Salt Lake City offices.

Work–Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) — time off varies by employee type (union or nonunion).
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00%. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.