Director, Learning & Leadership Development

Make Your Mark We are seeking an experienced and execution-focused learning leader to join our team as Director, Learning & Leadership Development. This role will be the delivery engine behind BlackLine's learning programs — designing, building, and delivering the full learning portfolio across a global workforce of approximately 1,900 employees. Reporting to the Senior Director, Talent Development & Engagement, the ideal candidate pairs modern, AI-enabled learning design with the operational discipline to run programs at scale and the leadership presence to develop a high-performing delivery team. You'll Get To Build & Deliver the Full Learning Portfolio: Design, build, and deliver BlackLine's full learning program portfolio — onboarding, professional development, management and leadership development, and capability-building — executing the strategy set with the Senior Director, TD&E. Design and Facilitate Leadership & Manager Development Programs: Design, build, and facilitate leadership and management development programs across all levels: emerging leaders, first‑time people managers, senior leaders, and high‑potential talent. Drive Manager Effectiveness at Scale: Build and deliver manager effectiveness programming grounded in connector‑manager behaviors — regular feedback, coaching, recognition, and accountability — scaled across BlackLine's global people‑manager population. Run High‑Potential & Emerging Leader Programs: Deliver the high‑potential and emerging‑leader development programs, coordinating assessments, 360‑degree feedback, and executive coaching logistics in partnership with the Sr. Director. Architect Modern Learning Experiences: Design and build learning experiences that prioritize relevance, speed, application, and measurable impact — favoring embedded microlearning, manager reinforcement tools, cohort‑based learning, and performance support over episodic, classroom‑style training. Design & Run Structured Onboarding: Build and run structured onboarding and ramp experiences across the organization, including role‑specific 30-60-90‑day pathways, buddy program coordination, and time‑to‑productivity tracking. Operate the Learning Technology Ecosystem: Operate BlackLine's learning technology stack day‑to‑day — LMS/LXP platforms, AI-enabled authoring tools, content libraries, and learning operations workflow — ensuring a high‑quality and scalable learner experience. Produce Learning Analytics & Program Reporting: Generate and deliver the learning and program analytics — manager effectiveness scores, time‑to‑productivity, learner adoption, and behavior change indicators — that inform the Sr. Director's executive dashboard and CPO‑level reporting. Manage Vendors, Budget & Partnerships: Own learning vendor relationships, content partnerships, and program budgets end‑to‑end, delivering quality outcomes on time and on budget across a global, distributed workforce. Support the leadership of the L&LD Delivery Team: Partner with the Sr. Director of Talent Development and Engagement to drive clear standards for learning quality, program governance, measurement rigor, and on‑time delivery, while fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement. What You’ll Bring Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Leadership Development, or Talent Development, with a demonstrated track record of building and delivering high‑impact programs. 5+ years leading learning or talent development teams, including experience in matrixed, globally distributed, or hybrid work environments. Demonstrated experience designing, building, and facilitating leadership and manager development programs at enterprise scale. Hands‑on experience operating learning technologies including LMS/LXP platforms and AI‑enabled learning authoring and delivery tools. Strong facilitation skills and the ability to translate strategy into well‑executed, measurable programs for audiences of varying seniority. Experience delivering programs across a global, distributed workforce, with an understanding of regional localization needs. Analytical mindset with experience using learning and people data to measure program impact, identify improvements, and build business cases. Experience in SaaS, fintech, or high‑growth technology organizations preferred. Familiarity with AI‑enabled work models and experience building or delivering digital‑capability or AI‑fluency learning programs preferred. Experience with learning‑in‑the‑flow‑of‑work methodologies and modern instructional design approaches preferred. Certifications in facilitation, instructional design (ATD), coaching (ICF), or leadership assessment (DISC, EQ‑i) preferred. Collaborative, low‑ego operator who builds trust across cross‑functional teams and thrives as an execution leader within a broader strategic agenda. Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to support global programs, leadership events, and team delivery. Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining A technology‑based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem‑solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation! A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives. A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity. Salary Range USD $176,000.00/yr. – USD $220,000.00/yr. Pay Transparency Statement Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans. BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws. BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in‑person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week. #J-18808-Ljbffr BlackLine