Director of Talent Development Jobs

Director of Talent Development jobs are open across corporate enterprises, healthcare systems, higher education, and professional services organizations, covering specializations in learning and development, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development, from manager-level to VP and C-suite. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles227+
Top stateTexas
Top employerEquus Workforce Solutions
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type68% Hybrid
Top industryChemicals

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Specialist Lead, GPS Talent Development
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Specialist Lead, GPS Talent Development
Deloitte
Salt Lake City, Utah
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $134k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sr Technical Business Development Manager, Talent Markets, AWS Forward Deployed Engineering
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Sr Technical Business Development Manager, Talent Markets, AWS Forward Deployed Engineering
Amazon Web Services
Dallas, Texas
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$148k - $200k/yr
Master's degree in public administration

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Talent Development Specialist II
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Talent Development Specialist II
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$56k - $69k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree
10,000+

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Specialist, Learning and Talent Development
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Specialist, Learning and Talent Development
NBCUniversal
Universal City, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $85k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in social science
10,000+

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Youth Talent Development Specialist (800017)
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Youth Talent Development Specialist (800017)
Equus Workforce Solutions
Lexington, Kentucky
Business Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Director of Talent Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Equus Workforce Solutions11
  • CEMEX10
  • Merck5
  • Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania4
  • FedEx3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Education
  • Insurance
  • Automotive
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of talent development jobs.

  • 7 or more years of progressive experience in learning and development or talent management
  • Demonstrated experience designing and scaling enterprise-wide leadership development programs
  • Proficiency with learning management systems and instructional design tools
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field
  • Experience with needs assessments, competency frameworks, and succession planning processes
  • Certifications such as ATD CPTD, SHRM-SCP, or Kirkpatrick certification are preferred

Tips for Your Director of Talent Development Job Search

Quantify learning program impact on your resume

Hiring managers for this role want to see outcomes, not activities. Replace phrases like 'designed training programs' with specific results: completion rates, internal promotion rates after program participation, or measurable improvements in employee engagement scores tied to your initiatives.

Align your resume to the organization's maturity level

A startup building its first L&D function needs a different profile than a Fortune 500 optimizing an existing one. Read each job posting carefully for signals like 'build from scratch' versus 'scale existing programs' and tailor your resume narrative to match what they actually need.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of talent development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight cross-functional stakeholder experience

Directors of talent development are expected to influence without direct authority across HR, operations, and senior leadership. Your resume and cover letter should name specific business units or executive sponsors you partnered with, not just the programs you ran.

Prepare a portfolio of program design artifacts

Many interview processes for this role include a case study or take-home design challenge. Bring anonymized examples of needs assessments, competency frameworks, or curriculum maps you've built. Candidates who can show their process, not just outcomes, consistently advance further.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

When you receive an offer, clarify budget authority, headcount, and executive access before accepting. Directors who join without clear ownership of these levers often find the role narrower in practice than the job description suggested, so get specifics in writing during the offer stage.

Director of Talent Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of talent developments?

Equus Workforce Solutions, CEMEX, and Merck are hiring the most director of talent developments right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial institutions, and technology companies with scaled workforces tend to post the most consistent volume for this role.

How many director of talent development jobs are remote?

About 75% of director of talent development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the digital delivery shift in learning and development functions. Roles focused on virtual program design, e-learning strategy, and enterprise-wide leadership curriculum tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions tied to onsite culture-building or in-person facilitation are more likely to require a physical presence.

How do you become a director of talent development?

Most directors of talent development move up through roles in instructional design, L&D management, or HR business partnering, building expertise in program design, facilitation, and organizational consulting along the way. Earning a credential like the ATD CPTD or pursuing graduate work in organizational development accelerates the transition. The clearest path runs through progressively larger program ownership, demonstrated business impact, and experience influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.

Can you get hired as a director of talent development without direct leadership experience?

It's possible but competitive. Employers in this role almost always expect prior people management experience, so candidates without it need to compensate with strong evidence of leading cross-functional initiatives, managing vendors or external facilitators, and owning program budgets. Framing consulting work, project leadership, or committee stewardship in terms of organizational scope and business outcomes gives your application the best chance of clearing an initial screen.

What does the director of talent development interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to five rounds and includes an initial HR screen, a competency-based interview with the CHRO or VP of People, a panel with business unit leaders, and a practical case study or presentation. Expect to present a sample learning strategy, walk through how you've measured program effectiveness, and demonstrate how you've aligned talent development priorities to broader business goals. References focused on stakeholder impact are almost always requested before an offer.

Where can I find and apply to director of talent development jobs?

You can find and apply to director of talent development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing that matches your experience level, industry focus, and preferred work arrangement.

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