Senior Manager, Organizational Development

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Manager Organizational Development to join our team in Huntington Beach. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager Organizational Development, reporting to the VP of HR, is responsible for leading the enterprise strategy for leadership development and manufacturing operations training in alignment with business priorities and long-term growth objectives. This role partners closely with leaders to identify critical skill gaps and ensure effective, scalable training solutions are delivered. Serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and HR, this role provides expertise in organizational capability, leadership effectiveness, and operational skill development.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions(Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Develop and execute the enterprise strategy for leadership development and manufacturing operations training aligned with business goals.
• Partner with manufacturing and business leaders to identify critical job skills, operational capability gaps, and leadership development priorities.
• Work with managers and employees to identify individual skill gaps and create personalized development plans that align with both employee career goals and company objectives.
• Partner with HR VP/HRMs to facilitate Succession Planning processes and organization wide Talent Review processes.
• Translate business and operational needs into structured learning requirements and partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure relevant training content is developed.
• Enable and guide SMEs and internal partners in the creation of effective training modules, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment to organizational and operational standards.
• Own and manage the enterprise rollout plan for leadership development programs, ensuring scalability and consistency across sites and cohorts.
• Lead the implementation and facilitation of the DDI Leadership Development program, including ownership of the rollout and execution of leadership cohorts.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback, operational metrics, and business impact; drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitate leadership development sessions and cohort experiences, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong participant engagement.
• Lead the enterprise DiSC assessment strategy, integrating insights into leadership development to enhance communication, team effectiveness, and leadership capability.
• Design, implement, and oversee structured mentorship programs that foster employee growth, enhance leadership development, and support talent retention across the organization.
• Support the development and execution of manufacturing training programs, including onboarding, job skills training, compliance, and ongoing capability development.
• Manage and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring effective assignment, tracking, reporting, and overall learner experience across manufacturing and corporate populations.
• Partner with technical teams and vendors to maintain LMS functionality and support enterprise training initiatives.
• Use data insights, operational trends, and business needs to evolve training and leadership development strategies.
• Provide direction and governance to internal facilitators to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of leadership and training programs.
• Align development efforts with employee engagement, safety, quality, and performance objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on leadership effectiveness, workforce capability, and development planning.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in talent development to ensure Elevate Aircraft Seating remains at the forefront of HR innovation.
• Manage or direct a global Training and Development team, providing direction and identifying development and engagement opportunities that support and encourage high performance.
• Champion a diverse, service excellence culture characterized by fast, agile, and responsive decision making, and an entrepreneurial, innovative, and engaged mindset.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to company policies.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Protect the confidentiality of the company’s information and products.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years in facilitating and designing employee training and leadership development.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, training needs assessment, and curriculum development.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences at all organizational levels.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and enterprise initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate program effectiveness and leverage data to drive decision-making.
• Ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS), HRIS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with HR systems, including HRIS, LMS, and Unipoint/Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Experience with Litmos LMS preferred.
• Experience with UniPoint or similar QMS platforms preferred.
• Certification in DiSC, DDI, instructional design, coaching, talent management, or related development methodologies preferred.
• Experience administering leadership assessments and development tools.
• Experience supporting global organizations and geographically dispersed teams preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable federal, state, local, and international employment regulations as related to employee training and development.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to align talent and organizational development initiatives with business objectives.
• Demonstrated success using metrics and analytics to evaluate learning effectiveness and organizational capability development.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence, coach, and develop leaders at all levels of the organization.

Other:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently or in teams.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Effectively leverages and builds relationships with key stakeholders and community.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or training certifications) are a plus.
• Wiley DiSC Certification is a plus.
• DDI Certification is a plus.

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided in terms of desired outcomes, strategic objectives, timelines, and budget expectations.
• Work is reviewed based on the achievement of organizational goals, program effectiveness, and adherence to schedules and budgets.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages team performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals, operating policies, and budgetary guidelines.
• Provides leadership, coaching, training, and development to team members to support engagement, performance, and professional growth.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and aligned with organizational objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $130,000- $170,000 annually

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 15% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture