Learning and Development Business Partner Director

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The Learning and Development Business Partner Director is a senior learning professional responsible for shaping the development strategy and portfolio for an assigned business partner. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning solutions that span education, experience, exposure, and environment-ensuring the development of first-choice advisors.

The Director partners closely with business leadership and serves as a strategic advisor on learning and development, aligning solutions to business priorities and talent outcomes. The role also includes leading special projects related to business partner strategies and enterprise-wide initiatives that advance firm, talent, and L&D priorities.

This position is a key member of the L&D leadership team and collaborates closely with colleagues across L&D to ensure enterprise needs are met, appropriate consistency is achieved across business partners, and the full capabilities of L&D centers of excellence are leveraged. The role requires strong collaboration across all areas of Talent, Change Management, Operations, and other internal partners.

Responsibilities:

Strategy development and integration:

• In alignment with firm, talent, and business partner strategies, influence and drive the creation of a comprehensive development strategy for professionals within the line of business.
• Serve as a trusted learning and development advisor, bringing leading-edge practices and insights that integrate learning with broader talent management initiatives.
• Collaborate with Talent partners to present a cohesive and unified point of view on talent and development priorities.
• Identify and prioritize critical learning solutions that support career development, capability building, and business growth strategies.
• Partner closely with business leaders to design, develop, implement, and evaluate development strategies using data and technology to drive measurable business outcomes.
• Independently lead large, complex learning initiatives and ensure alignment with appropriate design frameworks.
• Evaluate learning and development requests and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions, including build, redesign, or external vendor options.
• Communicate program strategy, progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Leverage a network of internal and external partners, including preferred vendors, to enhance learning solutions.
• Recommend and integrate appropriate development channels-education, experience, exposure, and environment-to meet development objectives.
• Work closely with the L&D leadership team to address enterprise needs, ensure appropriate consistency across lines of business

Oversight of curriculum execution:

• Lead annual planning for business partner learning portfolios, balancing long-term strategy with the need for agile, timely solutions.
• Develop and manage the business partner L&D budget effectively
• Identify, onboard, manage, and evaluate subject matter experts, vendors, and coaches, including negotiating terms and executing contracts.
• Direct project management and operational resources to ensure successful execution of learning strategies and programs.
• Oversee quality assurance of learning experiences and transfer of learning.
• Design and implement effective measurement strategies to assess learning impact and capability development, including evaluation design, administration, and synthesis of results.
• Collaborate with MET to secure learning venues that support effective program delivery.

Participate and assume responsibilities within the L&D Leadership Team and driving overall L&D Impact & Other Enterprise responsibilities as assigned:

• Contribute to and/or lead L&D and national Talent process improvements and initiatives.
• Collaborate across L&D and Talent teams to identify and implement enterprise-wide development solutions.
• Participate in and/or lead L&D departmental initiatives that advance overall impact and effectiveness.

Serve as a career advisor and coach to assigned L&D staff including:

• Supporting effective execution of role responsibilities.
• Setting clear expectations, delegating meaningful and challenging work, and providing timely, actionable performance feedback.
• Supporting professional growth and addressing performance gaps in both the short and long term.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficiency with:

• PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
• Performance consulting methodologies
• Instructional design principles, including evaluation and assessment
• AI-enabled learning solutions

Strong skills in these areas:

• Written and verbal communication
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Organization, time management, and prioritization
• Project management
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability in a dynamic, changing environment
• Facilitation and presentation

Possesses:

• 12+ years of relevant experience in learning and professional development

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to:

• Lead and influence teams, functions, or departments through clear communication and direction
• Drive alignment and consensus across stakeholders while managing multiple, complex initiatives
• Motivate, develop, and engage team members
• Coach and address performance issues in real time with a focus on sustainable improvement
• Provide and receive feedback effectively
• Collaborate across functions to achieve shared talent and business outcomes
• Adapt to change, lead through ambiguity, and model continuous improvement
• Deliver high-quality outcomes aligned to strategic objectives
• Break down silos and foster collaboration across teams
• Facilitate group discussions and meetings of varying sizes, balancing diverse perspectives and scalability
• Deliver excellent client service and resolve issues effectively
• Demonstrate content knowledge in or experience working with subject matter experts in assurance, tax, or consulting
• Design and implement scalable, blended learning solutions that drive measurable impact
• Apply experience from public accounting or business consulting environments

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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