Vice President, Organizational Development

Vice President, Organizational Development page is loaded## Vice President, Organizational Developmentlocations: USA, CO, Denver, Denver Office: CAN, AB, Calgary, Calgary Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101611At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.**\*\* Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish.\*\***The Vice President of Organizational Development (OD) is a senior enterprise leader responsible for ensuring Pursuit has the structure, leadership capability, and organizational readiness required to execute its strategy. This role provides end-to-end leadership for organization design and development, including enterprise capability building and leadership development. The VP will oversee the OD function while personally completing the build of an in-house leadership development program and advance key initiatives already underway.Operating as both a strategic thought leader and hands-on practitioner, this leader shifts between setting enterprise direction and driving execution. They will personally design, build, and implement scalable systems, governance, and programs that perform across a global environment. Working in close partnership with senior executives and People team leaders, this role ensures the organization is positioned for sustained growth, scalability, and long-term success.**Leadership & Team Management*** Lead and mentor a growing OD team of two professionals responsible for leadership development, team engagement, and internal communications.* Foster collaboration and alignment across the People team to ensure integrated and high-impact organizational development strategies.* Build the capacity and capability of the OD function to meet evolving business needs.**Leadership Development*** Personally design, develop, and deliver leadership development programs and learning experiences for all levels of leadership, from emerging leaders to senior executives.* Assess current programs and identify opportunities to enhance leadership pipelines, strengthen management skills, and deepen leadership culture.* Introduce innovative, scalable learning solutions (e.g., workshops, cohort programs, coaching frameworks, and digital learning content).* Actively research and benchmark emerging trends in leadership skills development. Leverage insights for programming that scales across the enterprise**Organizational Design & Effectiveness*** Partner with business leaders to assess and design organizational structures that support growth, scalability, and cross-functional alignment.* Facilitate organization-wide initiatives related to workforce planning, change management, and culture evolution.* Represent OD in related enterprise initiatives, ensuring alignment across functions, geographies (and cultures) and surfacing dependencies and implications.* Provide strategic guidance and tools for leaders to improve team performance, collaboration, and engagement.**Facilitation & Engagement*** Facilitate a range of sessions across the organization, including leadership development programs, department summits, team effectiveness workshops, and other learning or engagement initiatives.* Design and lead high-impact meetings and retreats that strengthen connection, strategy alignment, and leadership capability.* Drive initiatives that improve employee engagement, internal communication, and overall organizational health.**People Team Capability Development*** Build the People Team’s capability in training design and facilitation to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of learning and development experiences across the organization.* Coach and mentor team members to strengthen facilitation skills, adult learning techniques, and program delivery confidence.* Develop frameworks, tools, and shared resources to enable the broader People Team to effectively lead workshops, team sessions, and learning initiatives in alignment with organizational goals.**Strategic Collaboration*** Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing expertise in change enablement, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.* Partner with the SVP of People and People leaders to align OD strategies with overall talent and business goals.* Support the continued build-out and maturation of the internal People function through strategic planning, team development, and leadership influence.* Coach leaders and teams on effective change leadership practices to strengthen adaptability and sustain engagement during periods of transformation.## **REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE*** Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, I/O Psychology, Business, or related field (Master’s degree strongly preferred).* Executive Coaching Certification a plus* 10+ years of progressive experience in organizational development, leadership development, or related areas, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.* Proven success guiding organizations through growth and / or transformation in fast paced, consumer facing environments* Proven experience designing and implementing leadership development programs and frameworks.* Demonstrated success in organizational design and enterprise change enablement.* Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills, comfortable leading sessions across multiple organizational levels.* Strong strategic thinking, relationship-building, and communication skills.* Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**This position will work closely with leaders and team members across departments, balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day business partner responsibilities. This is an in-office position with a 3/2 hybrid schedule, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, and includes approximately 30–40% travel. The culture emphasizes partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering collaboration and innovation across the organization#LI-KO1We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, Reykjavík and Costa Rica.Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.Our #J-18808-Ljbffr Pursuitcollection