Learning & Development Program Director (Tech Sector)

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Leads company-wide learning strategy in tech, building programs for onboarding, leadership, and skills growth. Oversees budgets, vendors, tools, and measurement to ensure training improves product and business outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

Set L&D strategy aligned to product, engineering, and business goals
Own L&D budget, headcount planning, and vendor contracts
Design and scale onboarding, leadership, and role-based learning paths
Oversee learning tech stack (LMS/LXP) and content ecosystem
Establish KPIs and dashboards; report impact and ROI to executives
Partner with HRBPs and tech leaders to address critical skill gaps
Ensure compliance training coverage and audit readiness

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Director of Learning & Development

VP of Learning & Talent Development

Chief Learning Officer (CLO)

Transition Opportunities

Director of Organizational Development

Head of People Analytics

HR Business Partner Leader

Change Management Director

Chief People Officer (CPO)

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Learning analytics/ROI measurementEnterprise L&D strategy and portfolio planningLMS ecosystem integration and vendor selectionBudgeting and procurement for L&DDesigning leadership programs for technical audiences

Development SuggestionsLead a measurable pilot (e.g., engineering onboarding) end-to-end with clear KPIs and an ROI report; complete ATD courses or CPTD prep in learning analytics and vendor management, and build a sample dashboard in Power BI/Tableau using anonymized data.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$120,000–$150,000

Mid Level$150,000–$185,000

Senior Level$185,000–$230,000

Growth Trend

stable

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

AmazonMicrosoftSalesforce

Industry Sectors

TechnologyE-commerceFinTech

Recommended Next Steps

Pursue CPTD/APTD or Prosci Change Management; pair with a short course in learning analytics and dashboarding.

Create a portfolio: program charters, curricula, stakeholder maps, budget models, and impact dashboards from real or capstone projects.

Join ATD or The Learning Guild, attend tech-focused L&D meetups, and present a case study; schedule informational interviews with L&D leaders at tech firms.