Sr Director Learning and Development

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world’s best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 40 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Comcast shapes the future at the intersection of media and technology. We create world-class experiences that people love and trust and drive innovation that builds value. We bring millions TV and Internet, entertainment, sports and news, communications and home management, theme parks, television and movies. Comcast brings to life the best of what’s to come. Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing Learning and Development initiatives across assigned area(s) of responsibility (Greater Chicago and FL regions) to maximize performance and meet business goals. Manages data to ensure the expected impact to increase productivity and retention. Oversees and participates in the development high quality, cost-effective programs for all employees. Provides leadership and direction for team which may include multiple functional areas. Develops and implements strategies for functional area(s). May have responsibility for developing and managing budget. Core Responsibilities: Leverages deep L & D expertise and demonstrates knowledge of CU Curriculum, assets, service offerings, and learning technologies to consult with business on needed learning solutions, deployment considerations, and business impact strategies. Collaborates with University staff, senior management, and other team members to help diagnose training needs, propose curriculum design/learning solutions, or development considerations, and deploy relevant solutions for business units. Evaluates current Trainer performance metrics from a global perspective and identifies performance improvement opportunities. Assists with evaluating the current status of Trainer knowledge, skill, and ability that exists within the transformed Comcast University. Provides senior leadership to teams across areas of responsibility, with a focus on team engagement, performance and talent management, skill development, and retention Evaluates effectiveness of training programs through surveys, reporting, and monitoring of the linkage between curriculum and improved learner job performance. Participates as either team member or project manager on special projects as needed Works with upper management to develop communication plans that inform, set expectations, and facilitate discussion and feedback to achieve a smooth transition through the Comcast University transformation. Participates with budget and billing processes, resources, and records management. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Job Specification: Bachelor’s Degree in HR Development, Learning & Development; M.S. degree strongly preferred Professional Certifications in talent assessments like Insights or Birkman extremely favorable Hands on experience with HMM, LinkedIn Learning, or other learning asset services preferred Exposure to Leadership Development strategies and methodologies also extremely favorable Generally requires 10+ years experience Comcast is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free workplace employer. Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer