Executive Director, Leadership, Talent & Organizational Development

WashU IT

. Provide strategic leadership for organizational development, leadership development, talent management, succession planning, organizational design, and change management strategies .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in organizational development, leadership development, and talent management, with a strong focus on implementing change management strategies and providing senior-level consultation. Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage resources, and deliver impactful organizational solutions in a collaborative environment.

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Organizational DevelopmentLeadership DevelopmentTalent ManagementChange ManagementCoaching

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Hard Skills

Organizational AssessmentPerformance ManagementSuccession PlanningData AnalysisSurvey DesignFacilitationLeadership TrainingMatrix ManagementChange Management StrategiesCustom Assessments

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipCollaborationConsultationInterpersonal SkillsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Qualtrics Survey SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeAssessment ToolsLeadership Development ToolsOrganizational Design Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified DiSC TrainerHogan 360MBTI CertifiedProfessional Certified Coach (PCC)SHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationHealthcareAcademic MedicineComplex OrganizationsMission-Driven Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for organizational development, leadership development, talent management, succession planning, organizational design, and change management strategies
Consult independently with senior leaders and stakeholders to assess, diagnose, design, and implement individual, group, team, and organization-wide solutions
Apply existing assessments or design custom qualitative and quantitative assessments; interpret results and recommend strategies for change and sustained effectiveness
Lead talent management and succession planning strategies, including performance management, leadership development planning, talent review support, and new leader assimilation
Provide confidential one-on-one leadership and managerial coaching to institutional leaders
Lead senior leader development, leadership coaching, assessment-based development, customized interventions, and large-scale organizational solutions
Provide senior-level consultation on organizational design, operating model effectiveness, leadership transitions, team effectiveness, culture interventions, and complex organizational challenges
Provide customized team and leadership interventions for complex team dynamics, senior team effectiveness, organizational performance challenges, and change-related team issues
Lead targeted culture assessments and interventions
Collaborate with institutional leaders, HR leadership, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development, Employee Relations, and other HR Centers of Excellence
Track success metrics and use data, evaluation, and continuous improvement to expand the impact of organizational development and leadership development offerings
Manage budgets, resources, external consultant relationships, vendor partnerships, and portfolio priorities
Lead and manage the Leadership, Talent & Organizational Development team, including hiring, performance management, workload management, development, and resource alignment
Determine consultant focus areas and align resources with critical organizational, leadership, talent, succession, and change priorities
Partner with the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Learning, Culture & Team Development to support scalable learning solutions, staff development resources, culture tools, and consistent development practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Organization Development, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Business, Psychology, Education, or a related field
Ten (10) years of experience in organization development, leadership development, talent management, succession planning, change management, human resources, or a related field in a complex organization
Seven (7) years of experience in leadership development, management development, facilitation, learning, coaching, or development-related work
Experience implementing large-scale change initiatives in complex, decentralized, or matrixed environments
Significant experience leveraging leadership, team, organizational, and personal assessment tools and instruments
Experience consulting with senior leaders to diagnose organizational needs and recommend actionable solutions
Experience leading complex projects, managing multiple priorities, and working across organizational boundaries
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage resources, and deliver results in a complex organization
Must satisfactorily complete required pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check and applicable additional checks
Preferred: experience in higher education, healthcare, academic medicine, or another complex mission-driven organization
Preferred: external consulting experience
Preferred: experience advising and challenging leaders and managers across the leadership continuum
Preferred: experience with survey design, administration, analysis, reporting, and results interpretation
Preferred: experience leading organizational design, succession planning, performance management, leadership development planning, talent reviews, or executive coaching initiatives
Preferred: experience managing budgets, external consultant relationships, contracts, and OD or leadership development vendors
Preferred certifications: Certified DiSC Trainer, Hogan 360, MBTI Certified, Professional Certified Coach (PCC), or SHRM-SCP
Preferred skills include adult learning principles, change management, data analysis, facilitation, human resources, leadership training and development, matrix management, Microsoft Office, organizational assessment, organizational development, Qualtrics Survey Software, and talent management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package (specific benefits subject to employment status, FTE workload, and weekly standard hours)
Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, when requested and absent undue hardship