Join our HR organization as the Director, HR Experience for the US, EMEA, India and Japan . In this strategic role, you will lead a global team responsible for strengthening people‑leader capability through real‑time coaching, targeted development, and foundational management practice excellence. You will partner closely with business leaders, Legal, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Excellence to identify leadership capability gaps, design people‑centered solutions, and deliver scalable, high‑impact programs across multiple regions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Design and lead a global managerial capability strategy , building and developing a high‑performing team that delivers scalable coaching, guidance, and frameworks to elevate leadership effectiveness across all regions. Serve as the executive sponsor and enterprise champion for core HR programs , ensuring consistent adoption and alignment with organizational priorities while influencing senior leaders to drive engagement and accountability. Provide strategic, real‑time counsel to managers and leaders , guiding them through complex people matters, organizational changes, and critical talent initiatives to strengthen leadership decision‑making and team performance. Lead the activation and execution of country‑specific and regional talent strategies , ensuring alignment to global workforce plans, regulatory landscapes, and long‑term capability needs.
Required: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manager development, executive coaching, and organizational effectiveness; background in technology or manufacturing environments strongly preferred. Proven track record leading high‑performing global teams , with demonstrated success operating across multiple regions, cultures, and regulatory landscapes Extensive experience partnering with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to identify organizational needs, set priorities, and design strategies that elevate people‑leader capability at scale. Advanced facilitation and communication skills , with the ability to engage diverse audiences, influence senior‑level stakeholders, and drive alignment in complex environments Demonstrated executive leadership, judgment, and decision‑making , consistently modeling a culture of trust, respect, accountability, and inclusion. Exceptional ability to operate through ambiguity, manage multiple large‑scale initiatives simultaneously, and navigate dynamic, fast‑changing business contexts.
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