About the role
Senior Director, People Development
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Mountain View, CA, USA
; Ann Arbor, MI, USA
; +10 more
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The application window will be open until at least September 16, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Boulder, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
15 years of experience in Human Resources, including adult development
10 years of experience leading and scaling tech-enabled learning and leadership development initiatives
10 years of experience solving system wide problems related to people, processes, and technology
10 years of people management with experience leading an organization
Experience managing a portfolio of digital products, including end-to-end product strategy, user discovery, iterative development, and performance measurement
Preferred qualifications:
Experience leading a learning and leadership development organization
Experience making progress in complex and fast-moving environments
Knowledge of agile development methodologies, particularly Build-Measure-Learn Feedback Loops, and the value of Minimum Viable Product, thinking big, starting small
Business-minded, data-driven, and user-focused
Passion for big-picture strategy with a dedication to operational aptitude
An appetite for innovation and the potential for AI to transform business operations, drive efficiency and improve Googler experiences
About the job
The People Development (PeopleDev) team works to strengthen Google’s performance and culture by preparing Googlers to successfully navigate their most critical challenges today and in the future. We leverage renowned expertise, engaging content, tools, technology, and innovative design to scale learning and support Googlers at all stages of their careers — from New Hire Orientation, to manager training, to senior leadership development.
In addition to high-impact learning programs, classes, and resources, we also provide organizational development consulting and customized solutions that increase the health and performance of Google’s organizations and overall business. We’re a team of individuals passionate about helping Googlers unlock their fullest potential.
In this role, you will lead The Google School for Leaders and provide exceptional digital and in-person learning and leadership development experiences to support the growth and development of Googlers, managers, and Directors. You will be a domain expert in adult learning, learning technology (especially AI-enabled learning), Learning Operations (e.g. delivering products at scale), and innovative practices in employee and leadership development. This is achieved through establishing an outlook and a strategy, along with a roadmap and set of goals and milestones to track progress.
You will be responsible for shaping the learning culture at Google, implementing innovative ways to scale digital and in-person learning, and reimagining development for the AI era.
Great just isn't good enough for our People Operations team (known elsewhere as "Human Resources"). We bring the world's most innovative people to Google and provide the programs that help them thrive. Whether recruiting the next Googler, refining our core programs, developing talent, or simply looking for ways to inject some more fun into the lives of our Googlers, we bring a data-driven approach that is reinventing the human resources field.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $316000 - $440000 (USD) + 40% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
Define the future of learning and leadership development at Google. Develop comprehensive roadmaps that seamlessly integrate human and digital learning experiences that drive measurable outcomes.
Apply product management discipline to the learning portfolio—owning the roadmap, lifecycle, and continuous improvement of learning products based on user feedback and engagement metrics.
Advocate for the integration of advanced learning technologies, acting as a deep domain expert in AI-enabled solutions. Drive innovation to reimagine Googler development for the AI era, utilizing new technologies to transform the function.
Oversee the end-to-end implementation of The Google School for Leaders strategic plan.
Serve as a leader to inspire and motivate your team and cultivate a culture of agility, accelerated pace, and innovation.
Minimum requirements
- 15 years in Human Resources including adult development
- 10 years leading tech-enabled learning and leadership development
- 10 years managing people and digital product portfolios with end-to-end strategy
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