Hiring: Director Leadership & Employee Development Company: FirstEnergy Location: Akron, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 11:25:58 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Systems Design About the job Experience: •10 years of progressively responsible experience in learning and development, leadership development, talent development, training, or organizational development. •5 years of leadership experience managing teams, programs, and organizational initiatives. Required Skills: •We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. •This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU] •This is a full-time, on-site position in any FirstEnergy location in OH, NJ, PA, WV/MD including: Akron, OH; Holmdel, NJ; Morristown, NJ; Reading, PA, Charleston, WV, Williamsport, MD •Responsible for leading the strategy, design and implementation of leadership and employee development programs. •These programs build leadership capability, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support talent growth at FirstEnergy. •Areas of focus include internally designed leadership development programs for emerging and experienced leaders, employee development resources, career progression initiatives, and enterprise processes that support continuous learning and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) •Provide strategic leadership and direction for enterprise leadership and employee development programs across FirstEnergy. •Lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of leadership and employee development curricula and learning experiences. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Education, Business, Psychology, or related field. •Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in learning and development, leadership development, talent development, training, or organizational development. •Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing teams, programs, and organizational initiatives. •Solid functional working knowledge of instructional systems design methodologies, including the ADDIE model and adult learning principles. •Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels. •Strong communication, facilitation, consulting, and relationship management skills. •Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or related field. •Solid functional working knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) methodology. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!