Who We Are
SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.
How You’ll Make An Impact
The Director, Learning & Development, with a focus on leadership development, is a pivotal, enterprise-wide role responsible for setting the strategic direction and execution of our global leadership and high-potential development programs. This leader will ensure our global talent pipeline is robust, diverse, and equipped with the critical capabilities necessary to achieve our long-term business goals and drive cultural transformation.
This position requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic direction with day-to-day team member development, coaching and support, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees alike and will report to the GVP of Global Talent Enablement.
What You’ll Do
Global Leadership Strategy & Design (40%)
- Define the Leadership Architecture: Design, implement, and govern a globally consistent Leadership Competency Framework that defines expected behaviors, skills, and mindsets for all management levels (Manager to Executive).
- Flagship Program Ownership: Own the strategy, curriculum design, and delivery model for the company's most critical leadership programs, including the High-Potential (HiPo) identification process and Executive Readiness curriculum.
- Cultural Integration: Partner with the P&C team as a whole to embed inclusive leadership practices, cross-cultural competence, and global mindset development into all learning initiatives.
- Vendor Management: Select, manage, and hold accountable external vendors (e.g., executive coaches, academic institutions, consultants) to deliver world-class content that is scalable and impactful across different regions
Capability & Bench Strength Development (35%)
- Succession Planning Alignment: Closely partner with HR Business Partners and Senior Leadership to align development programs directly with the strategic workforce plan and succession gaps for critical roles.
- Executive Coaching Strategy: Develop and manage the firm-wide policy and pool of external and internal executive coaches, ensuring alignment of coaching goals with strategic performance objectives.
- Global Scalability: Design development initiatives that can be deployed effectively and equitably across diverse global regions, leveraging a blended learning model (virtual, in-person, micro-learning).
- Content Innovation: Drive the adoption of modern learning technologies including AI-enabled coaching, personalized learning journeys, augmented reality training) to enhance engagement and effectiveness.
Measurement, Governance, and Reporting (25%)
- Impact Measurement (ROI): Establish rigorous metrics (KPIs) and evaluation methodologies (e.g., Kirkpatrick Levels 3 & 4) to demonstrate the measurable impact and Return on Investment (ROI) of all leadership development programs
- Talent Analytics: Utilize data from performance reviews, 360° feedback, engagement surveys, and attrition to proactively diagnose organizational capability gaps and inform future development strategy.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree in Organizational Development or MBA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development (L&D), or Organizational Development, with at least 5 years leading a global function or large team.
- Deep, demonstrable expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of senior-level Leadership Development and High-Potential programs in a complex, matrixed, and global organization.
- Strong business and financial acumen with the proven ability to translate business strategy into actionable talent development initiatives.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with proven success presenting to and advising executive leadership.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with global P&C colleagues.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Culturally sensitive and experienced in working across diverse, multinational environments.
- Fluency in English required; additional European languages are a strong asset
- Certification in a recognized coaching methodology (e.g., ICF, Marshall Goldsmith)
- Proficiency with Talent Management platforms (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors) and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Certification or deep experience with major competency/assessment tools (e.g., Korn Ferry, Hogan, MBTI). As well as Leadership tools such as Covey and Lecioni.
- Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as chatGPT, Gemini, etc.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.
At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $140,000 to $187,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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