Friday, February 21, 2014
Director - Learning and Development - GoDaddy - Silicon Valley
Job description
As Director of Learning and Development at GoDaddy, you will drive our global learning and development strategy and delivery for our leaders, managers and our high potential employees aligned with our vision, mission and cultural transformation. End to end ownership will include, needs assessment through partnering with our awesome leadership team, learning solutions design, program delivery and project management. The position reports to the VP of Talent Management.
The position will require 25% travel and can be based in one of our Arizona locations, our Silicon Valley office in California or our Kirkland office outside of Seattle, WA.
In this role, you will:
Help us build our team, contributing to GoDaddy’s overall learning strategy and priorities. We will foster a learning environment throughout our distributed, global workforce. It will be key to leverage technology and create innovative learning solutions to help GoDaddy shift the global economy toward small business. You will partner with business leaders to develop tailored programs that help GoDaddy managers and leaders build capability and scale with our quickly growing business. This leader will partner closely with GoDaddy leaders, HRBPs and other members of the Learning and Development and Employee Engagement teams to translate the key learning priorities into effective learning solutions. We will also look to you to propose use of external solutions versus something we can build and roll-out internally or a blended approach based on the problems we’re trying to solve.
Do you have what it takes?
As a part of GoDaddy's team, you help drive GoDaddy to its next level of domestic and global growth. From Marketing to Finance, PR to HR, our professional staff support and execute a successful business model that allows us to fuel success for countless entrepreneurs and innovators around the world.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 8-10 years of working experience in learning and development
Proven and practical experience designing and delivering customized learning and development experiences, with a focus on management and leadership development
Bachelor degree and above
Strong ownership and proactive nature, ability to drive and deliver
Excellent facilitation skills and strong program design capability
Strong program and project management capability
Learning orientation; keen to learn and continue to improve on the job
Fluent oral and written English; great communicator
Preferred qualifications
MBA or Masters, focus on learning and development a plus
Strong analytical skills – the ability to demonstrate impact and create effective solutions for different audiences and needs
Ability to influence globally, enlist and inspire leaders, managers and employees in other teams to be part of cross-org projects and initiatives
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with drive, energy and a passion for development of people and the business
History of strong partnering and collaboration across teams and organizational boundaries, can get things done in a matrixed environment
Demonstrated ability to move quickly in a dynamic environment; meeting targets set by the executive team
Knowledge of best in class industry offerings, understanding when to leverage external offerings, build something internally or use a blended approach
Experience selecting, implementing, and using an e-learning platform
Are you ready to GO with us?
When you GO with GoDaddy, you have the opportunity to be part of something special by making a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers. Their success is our success.
Here’s what you need:
Passion to contribute to a truly exceptional customer experience, no matter your job title
Understanding that innovation and creativity is a part of what we do every day
Agility and action orientation – we move at the speed of tech
Understanding of the privilege and obligation of being part of a team
Here’s what we’ll provide:
A fun, dynamic and challenging work environment
Formal and informal opportunities and support for ongoing learning, growth and development
Team building activities and recognition
Competitive base plus bonus incentive
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and insurance coverage for all benefit-eligible GoDaddy employees
Flexible paid time office
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