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Role Description

The Senior Director, Learning and Growth Portfolio is a senior-level people leader responsible for shaping and executing enterprise-wide strategies in learning and development, skills and capabilities, and career management, with a strong focus on technology- and AI-enabled solutions that empower Danaher associates to learn, grow, and realize their potential. This role is pivotal in enabling Danaher’s business transformation and talent architecture by driving scalable, data-informed, and globally consistent learning and development products that enhance organizational performance and employee experience.

• Integrate Talent Product Strategy
• Define and execute a cohesive talent development product portfolio aligned with enterprise goals, talent priorities, and employee experience; lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure relevance and impact.
• Skills Architecture & Capability Building
• Develop a comprehensive skills framework and introduce accessible, best-in-class learning products that enhance performance, build critical capabilities, and support career progression.
• Instructional Design & Scalable Learning Experiences
• Design engaging, high-quality learning solutions tailored to diverse audiences using flexible, scalable instructional design principles and delivery methods.
• Coaching & Mentoring Solutions
• Build formal and informal coaching and mentoring programs to support performance, leadership, and succession; manage external partnerships and create scalable, differentiated practices across the enterprise.
• Career Development & Talent Marketplace
• Create transparent career pathways and frameworks; implement a technology-enabled talent marketplace to connect associates with growth opportunities based on skills and aspirations.
• Product Innovation & Lifecycle Management
• Lead end-to-end product development leveraging emerging technologies (AI, analytics, experience platforms) to ensure usability, scalability, and measurable outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Measurement & Team Leadership
• Advise senior HR and business leaders on learning strategy; lead change management and impact measurement efforts; build and lead a high-performing team fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in learning and development and/or Talent Management.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Business, Psychology, HR, or related field preferred.
• Proven track record in leading learning and Talent Management teams and initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Deep expertise in learning and development methodologies/models and strong understanding of best practices.
• Expertise with the application of technology and AI in learning solutions, including experience with new and advanced technologies that improve learner skill development and performance.
• Strong analytical skills and experience, focused on HR systems, data architecture and analytics.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills across senior leadership levels.

Requirements

• Ability to travel – up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Annual salary range for this role is $170,000 - $245,000.
• This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.