Senior Director, Certification and Learning Communities

Alexandria, VA

Compensation: $170,000 to $190,000 per year

Company: SHRM

Industry: Human Resource Management

Level: Salary

Job Family: Membership & Community

Location: Alexandria, VA

About Us: SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

Overview

The Senior Director, Certification and Learning Communities is an enterprise leader responsible for setting, executing and driving the growth strategy for a ...

Position Details

Reporting to executive leadership, the Senior Director shapes the future of the organization’s learning ecosystem—aligning offerings to industry standards...

Work Environment

Hybrid Position (3 Days In-Office, 2 Days Remote): This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesday through Thursday in office and Monday and Friday ...

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Strategy

  Lead the strategy, growth, and fiduciary management of a multi-million-dollar certification, education, learning systems business, including 400+ instructor‑led ...

• Portfolio Growth

  Define and execute a multi‑year product and third‑party partnership roadmap aligned to enterprise strategy and marketplace demand. Identify new revenue streams ...

• Education Strategy

  Lead the design and evolution of the end‑to‑end learning pathway for HR professionals, ensuring cohesive progression from foundational knowledge through ...

• Learning Strategy

  Lead the identification and development of new learning solutions, partnering with the Product Development team to determine where to build, partner, or acquire ...

• Leadership

  Lead the organization’s digital learning strategy, leveraging the Learning Experience Platform (LXP) and Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver a ...

• Business Operations & Analytics

  Lead business intelligence and operational analysis to identify growth drivers, buying behaviors, and market trends. Monitor KPIs including revenue, margin ...

• Marketing

  Partner with Marketing and Sales to develop and execute go‑to‑market strategies and promotional campaigns. Analyze campaign performance and customer insights ...

• Commercialization

  Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Coordinate with other audience and enabling departments and ...

Requirements

• Education

  Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Human Resources, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

• Experience

  Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in education, learning products, product management, or related business leadership...

• Proficiency

  Proven ability to develop, launch, and commercialize new products or expand existing portfolios. Experience managing or scaling third‑party partnerships, channel ...

• Certification

  Experience working in a professional association, credentialing organization, workforce development, or HR‑related industry. Certifications or formal training in ...

• Knowledge

  Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate data and market insights into growth strategies and portfolio decisions. Knowledge of adult learning ...

• Skills

  Ability to lead complex initiatives across cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization. Strong strategic thinking and ...

• Physical Requirements

  Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office ...

Legal Disclaimer

SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At SHRM, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever‑evolving world of work. SHRM strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

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