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By teaming up with dynamic employer partners, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups, we're forging inclusive tech talent pipelines, fulfilling an ever-increasing need for skilled talent. With national remote training and campuses in 20+ cities and counting, Per Scholas offers no-cost training programs in the most sought-after tech skills, spanning Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, IT Support, Software Engineering, and more. To date, 30,000+ individuals have been trained through Per Scholas, propelling their professional trajectories into high-growth tech careers with salaries three times higher than their pre-training earnings. Learn more by visiting PerScholas.org and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.\nPer Scholas candidates must reside in one of the following states, provided the position does not carry a specific office location requirement: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA.\nJob Title: Director, People Development\n Location: United States\nReports to: Vice President, People Development\nPosition Summary\nThe Director, People Development plays a key role in fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented culture by supporting learning and development initiatives aligned with organizational strategy and performance goals. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to coordinate learning programs, manage platforms and tools, and support people leader development and employee career growth. The Manager will also support the administration and operationalization of our performance management process (PAR), contributing to a culture of accountability, development, wellness, and equity.\nKey Responsibilities\nPeople Leader Development & Mentorship Support\nDesign, implement, and scale core leadership enablement programs for frontline managers, mid-level directors, and senior executives.\nCreate robust onboarding pathways for newly promoted and hired people leaders, covering essential management skills, coaching techniques, and employment compliance.\nEquip leaders with the tools and mindsets needed to foster inclusive, high-performing team cultures, drive retention, and effectively manage change.\nPerformance Management (PAR) Operations\nDrive and evolve the performance management (PAR) process to ensure alignment with business goals, role expectations, and corporate strategy.\nOversee performance cycles, continuous feedback mechanisms, and goal-setting frameworks and collaborate with cross-departmental leaders to ensure equity and consistency in evaluation\nProvide support to people leaders and employees during performance review cycles, including training and resource access.\nCareer Development & Ad Hoc Training Solutions\nPartner with cross-functional leaders to identify, design, and deploy targeted, bite-sized, or situational learning interventions (e.g., skill workshops, technical training, compliance updates).\nSupport the execution of career development programs and professional development planning.\nQualifications\n5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, People Operations, or a related HR field.\nDemonstrated track record of redesigning or scaling performance management processes and building end-to-end management development pipelines.\nProven ability to rapidly deploy responsive, ad hoc learning solutions in fast-paced or scaling environments.\nStrong workshop facilitation, executive coaching, and presentation skills.\nPassion for equity, inclusion, and developing others.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in a high-growth, mission-driven, or nonprofit environment.\nProficiency with data tracking, reporting, and insights related to learning engagement or performance processes.\nComfortable facilitating small group sessions or training events.\nBenefits & Perks\nPer Scholas offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall quality of life!\nHolidays & PTO: Full-Time Per Scholas team members enjoy over 40 days of paid time off each year through a mix of holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time! All employees are eligible for Holiday pay upon hire (a total of 22 holidays annually, including a week off for Independence day and a week before the New Year). Full-Time Benefits Eligible employees also receive 80 Wellness Hours to use for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons and accrue Vacation at a rate of 8 hours at the beginning of every month, supporting rest, recharge, and work-life balance. Vacation accruals increase with tenure. Part-time employees are afforded time off on a prorated basis and in accordance with local requirements. \nComprehensive Medical Coverage: Benefit eligible employees can choose from multiple medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente (where available), with options to fit your needs. Eligible employees also have access to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that reimburses eligible out-of-pocket expenses, up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.\nDental and Vision Insurance: Eligible employees can select from two dental plan options and a vision plan. Employees who waive medical coverage receive employer paid dental and vision premiums.\nRetirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a current 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%, eligible employees are offered entry and full vesting after 90 days with the company.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential, 24/7 access to counseling, legal support, and financial resources for employees and their household members\nParental Leave: Eligible employees are offered up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child and bond with their family.\nAdditional Benefits & Perks: Eligible employees have access to employer-paid life and AD&D Insurance, as well as employer-paid short-term disability coverage, with the option to elect additional life coverage and long-term disability insurance. Flexible Spending accounts are available for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses. Per Scholas also offers a range of voluntary benefits, including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance. Additional resources include healthcare concierge support, financial wellness tools, and employee discount programs.\nQUESTIONS?\nIf you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our Talent team at . We look forward to viewing your application!\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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