Director Design and Development Mars Veterinary Health

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As part of Marsa family-owned business with 90 years of experience in pet careMars Veterinary Health is a globally-connected pet healthcare network thats united by purpose powered by data and driven by people. With 3000 veterinary clinics made possible by 70000 Associates who care for 10M pets across 30 countries each year were creating seamless access to quality care at scalefrom preventive and wellness to specialty and emergencyand at every stage of a pets life. Together were advancing our PurposeA BETTER WORLD FOR PETSand supporting a thriving future for the veterinary professionals who make pet healthcare possible.

This role requires associates to work out of a MVH North America hub location Vancouver WA Santa Monica CA Tampa FL New York City NY

Why This Role Matters:

The Directors of Development will be responsible for identifying and resourcing learning initiatives and projects managing stakeholders and building relationships with the business unit learning leads and MVH Europe LD lead. They will lead their respective teams of Sr Learning Experience Designers and Instructional Designers as well as designated project teams. The Development Lead(s) will be visionary and strategic leaders to shape and lead the enterprise-wide development strategy. The ideal candidates bring expertise in leadership and professional development paired with the ability to motivate teams and drive impact in complex cross-functional environments.

You Will:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars Inc. within self and team.
• Develop and implement a global development strategy aligned to organizational priorities talent goals and cultural values.
• Champion a continuous learning culture that supports agility innovation and inclusion across all regions and functions.
• This role will be responsible for design and project intake scoping project management resource management capacity management and stakeholder management for learning development projects.
• Provide information and data to support the Learning Council agenda contributing to developing a comprehensive and cohesive learning framework in line with United in Care.
• The LD Development Lead will hold Associates accountable to following processes and standards and collaborating across the organization and with learning teams in the business units.
• Champion for ensuring LD focuses on building the frictionless Associate experience by actively pushing for collaborative learning development based on Intake information across the businesses to collaborate and/or curate based on data and business objectives.
• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide and business unit specific development initiatives.
• Oversee the portfolio of global learning experiences including processes and standards for in-person virtual and digital.
• Elevate key risks issues and decisions necessary to the proper audience i.e. Learning Council senior leaders.
• Facilitate the documentation and adoption of LD processes and standards across the Global LD team and business unit learning leads and deployment (as applicable).
• Influence and align with global and regional stakeholders to ensure consistency and impact of development efforts.
• Partner with the Global LD VP P&O Functional leads and peers to establish efficient processes for standardization of processes Resource Management communications team engagement and connections to the business unit learning leads.
• Building relationships with business unit learning leads to ensure Global Intake data process is effective partner with peer Development leads on project scope and prioritization and actively create transparency across all learning teams.
• Use data and feedback to continuously improve offerings and demonstrate value and/or ROI.
• Awareness and knowledge of global trends innovations and technologies in leadership and talent development.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Bachelorsdegreeis required. An Advanced degree in Instructional Design Organizational Development or Human Resources is preferred.
• 8-10 years experience progressive growth within development learning or P&O experience.
• Experience designing and delivering global development programs in a matrixed multinational environment.
• Proven ability to lead through influence across complex organizational structures.
• Deep understanding of adult learning theory leadership development and change management.
• Strong communication facilitation and executive presence.
• Certifications in coaching leadership development tools i.e. Korn Ferry preferred.
• Strong leadership and proven stakeholder management.

Salary Range: $161600 - $277750

Compensation is determined based on education experience and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role level location and market competitiveness

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
• Medical dental and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Fertility and family-building assistance.
• Paid Parental leave.
• Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
• Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Legal Plan.
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
• A Variety of discounts including Mars PetSmart Royal Canin fitness cellular and so much more.

Special Working Considerations:

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning remembering mathematics and language ability (reading writing and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
• Ability to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and climb as well as manipulate (lift carry move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
• Environment where pets are present.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE SMOKE-FREE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location