Job Description

Director of Organizational Development & Learning

South Portland, ME

Direct Hire

Join an organization that upholds a strong commitment to leadership, innovation, and the continuous development of its workforce. ProSearch is pleased to partner with Dead River Company in the recruitment of a highly qualified and strategic Director of Organizational Development & Learning. This pivotal position, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Administration, will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide initiatives focused on leadership development, employee training, internal communications, and organizational change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage organizational development and learning strategies to support business goals.
• Oversee training and development programs, addressing skill and leadership gaps across the organization.
• Design and execute succession planning processes to ensure leadership continuity.
• Drive effective change management initiatives and organizational transformation strategies.
• Collaborate with managers to create leadership development plans aligned with core competencies.
• Partner with the Internal Communications Manager to ensure consistent, effective employee communications.
• Conduct employee engagement surveys, analyze data, and implement actionable strategies.
• Support development across all employee levels, from hourly staff to senior leadership.
• Enhance onboarding processes in collaboration with HR and Recruiting teams.
• Provide leadership and budget oversight for the Dead River Institute and related programs.
• Serve as a backup to the Director of Human Resources.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in organizational development within medium to large, distributed organizations.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning, learning & development, and cultural initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• (PHR, SPHR, or related certifications preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and organizational change.

Why Apply

As the Director of Organizational Development & Learning, you’ll have a lasting impact on how our client grows and supports their workforce.

Ready to shape the future of our organization?

Apply today and be part of a team where your leadership helps others grow.

About ProSearch

ProSearch, Inc. was established in Portland, Maine, in 1994 to provide companies with a full range of search, staffing and contracting services, specializing in the functional areas of information technology, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, customer service, human resources, and office support utilizing a consultative approach. Today, ProSearch serves companies across Maine, New Hampshire, and the Greater Boston area, and is expanding to support clients nationwide, with employees at work across the entire country. ProSearch, Inc. strives to develop true partnerships with client companies and candidates to fully understand and satisfy their employment needs.

ProSearch is proud to be an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.

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