Summary

The company is seeking a Director, Talent Development to lead the strategy and execution of talent development and people programs that strengthen leadership capability, reinforce culture, and support organizational growth.

Description

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.

Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process.

Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us.

Role Summary

The company is seeking a Director, Talent Development to lead the strategy and execution of talent development and people programs that strengthen leadership capability, reinforce culture, and support organizational growth.

This role leads the Talent Development & People Programs Center of Excellence, responsible for designing scalable programs across leadership development, performance management, employee engagement, career development, and organizational effectiveness. The Director will partner closely with business leaders and HR Business Partners to identify capability gaps, develop leadership pipelines, and ensure employees and managers have the tools and support needed to succeed as the company grows.

 

The Director will also oversee the People & Culture Programs Manager, providing leadership for the execution of engagement initiatives, onboarding programs, employee surveys, mentorship programs, and culture-building initiatives.

 

As the organization continues to scale, this role will be critical in ensuring the company builds strong leadership capability, develops internal talent, and embeds the company’s guiding principles into everyday work and leadership practices.

 

This role works closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations to ensure talent programs align with business priorities and are integrated across the employee lifecycle.

 

This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys building scalable development programs, strengthening management capability, and shaping organizational culture in a high-growth environment.

 

Travel: Ability to travel approximately 20% for company gatherings.

Location: Denver, CO (3 day hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $170-$215K (Offers Bonus)

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

Talent Development Strategy

  • Develop and lead the company’s talent development strategy aligned with business growth and organizational priorities

  • Identify organizational capability gaps and partner with HR Business Partners and executives to address leadership and development needs

  • Build scalable development frameworks that support leadership pipelines and internal talent mobility

 

Leadership & Manager Development

  • Design and implement leadership development programs that strengthen manager effectiveness across the organization

  • Develop manager capability programs focused on feedback, coaching, decision-making, accountability, and leading through change

  • Build programs that support new managers transitioning into leadership roles

 

Performance Management

  • Own and evolve the company’s performance management framework in partnership with HR Business Partners and People Operations

  • Ensure performance processes reinforce accountability, growth, and alignment with the company’s guiding principles

  • Provide guidance to leaders on performance calibration, development planning, and performance conversations

 

Career Development & Talent Programs

  • Develop career frameworks and development pathways that provide employees clarity on growth opportunities within the company

  • Design programs that support internal mobility and employee career development

  • Establish frameworks for identifying and developing high-potential talent

 

Engagement & Culture Programs

  • Lead the strategy for employee engagement surveys and pulse surveys in partnership with the People & Culture Programs Manager

  • Translate engagement insights into actionable programs that strengthen culture and team effectiveness

  • Support initiatives that reinforce the company’s culture and guiding principles

 

Mentorship & Development Initiatives

  • Design and oversee mentorship programs supporting employee growth and leadership development

  • Establish programs that support emerging leaders and high-potential talent

  • Encourage cross-functional learning and collaboration across the organization

 

Culture & Guiding Principles Integration

  • Ensure the company’s guiding principles are embedded into leadership expectations, development programs, onboarding, and performance management

  • Partner with executive leadership to ensure culture scales effectively as the organization grows

  • Reinforce behaviors that support collaboration, accountability, and high performance

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with HR Business Partners to align development initiatives with organizational needs and business priorities

  • Work closely with Talent Acquisition to align hiring, onboarding, and development strategies

  • Collaborate with People Operations to ensure development programs are supported through HR systems, data, and processes

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Lead the Talent Development & People Programs Center of Excellence

  • Directly manage and develop the People & Culture Programs Manager

  • Set strategy and priorities for engagement initiatives, onboarding programs, employee surveys, and culture-building programs

  • Coach and mentor the People & Culture Programs Manager to strengthen program design, execution, and stakeholder engagement

  • Partner with HR Business Partners to support leadership development and organizational effectiveness initiatives across the business

 

Education, Skills, and Experience

 

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field

  • 10+ years of experience in talent development, organizational development, leadership development, or related HR functions

  • Experience designing and implementing leadership development and management training programs

  • Experience supporting talent development in high-growth or scaling organizations

  • Experience leading talent development teams or managing people programs

 

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong ability to design and implement leadership and development strategies that support business outcomes

  • Experience coaching senior leaders and managers on leadership development and performance

  • Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills

  • Ability to translate organizational needs into practical and scalable development initiatives

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leaders across the organization

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to use engagement and performance data to guide strategy

 

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working within a People team model that includes HRBP, Centers of Excellence, and People Operations

  • Experience building talent development programs in fast-growing or evolving organizations

  • Familiarity with HRIS, performance management, and engagement survey platforms

  • Experience supporting distributed or multi-location teams

 

Within the first year, this role will:

  • Establish a scalable talent development strategy aligned with company growth

  • Strengthen manager capability across the organization through leadership programs

  • Improve the effectiveness and impact of the company’s performance management framework

  • Develop and mentor the People & Culture Programs Manager

  • Launch development initiatives that support internal talent growth and leadership pipelines

  • Increase engagement through meaningful talent programs and leadership development opportunities

  • Ensure the company’s guiding principles are embedded in leadership behaviors and development programs

 

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

 

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

  • Hybrid working environment

  • Team building and educational opportunities

  • Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Competitive compensation and bonus plan

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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