Senior Leadership Development Strategist & Facilitator

Recognized as the No. 1 site trusted by real estate professionals, Realtor.com has been at the forefront of online real estate for over 25 years, connecting buyers, sellers, and renters with trusted insights and expert guidance to find their perfect home. Through its robust suite of tools, Realtor.com not only makes a significant impact on the real estate industry at large, but for consumers, navigating the biggest purchase they will make in their life, by providing a user experience that is easy to use, easy to understand, and most of all, easy to make decisions.

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Senior Leadership Development Strategist & FacilitatoratRealtor.com

Location: Austin, TX

Are you a leadership development expert? Are you eager to design and facilitate high-impact leadership development programs? If you want to pursue your professional goals as you help grow an innovative real estate tech company, this work is for you. Join us as our newestSenior Leadership Development Strategist & Facilitatorandhelp change the world of real estate, one home at a time.

TheSenior Leadership Development Strategist & Facilitatoris a key role within the Talent Development team, responsible for designing and facilitating high-impact leadership development programs that drive organizational success. This role requires an experienced leadership development professional who can translate business needs into innovative learning solutions, facilitate engaging experiences for leaders at all levels, and measure program effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a skilled facilitator, and an expert in leadership development methodologies, capable of influencing a high-performance culture across the enterprise.

Top Reasons to Apply:

• You will have the chance to influence organizational culture, align leadership development strategies with business objectives, and support the growth of leaders across all levels of the company.
• Your ability to be a strategic thinker and skilled facilitator will be crucial in creating a high-performance culture and empowering leaders to drive long-term success.
• You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with seasoned talent development professionals and gain invaluable guidance from experienced leadership.

What youll do:

• Design & Facilitation
• Learning Strategy & Program Development:Design and deliver enterprise-wide leadership development programs that align with business strategy, drive measurable outcomes, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Innovative & Science-Based Learning Design:Apply modern instructional design methodologies, adult learning principles, and behavioral science to create impactful learning experiences that drive behavior change.
• Multi-Modal Facilitation:Facilitate engaging, interactive learning sessions across diverse audiencesincluding senior leaders and high-potential employeesthrough in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Customization & Scalability:Adapt and tailor leadership development solutions to meet the evolving needs of the business while ensuring accessibility and scalability across the enterprise.
• Multimedia:Contribute to the instructional design and development of interactive online training modules, resource materials, and engaging promotional videos.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Strategic Advisory & Influence:Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, assessing leadership development needs and delivering tailored solutions that align with company objectives.
• Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement:Leverage consulting skills to influence key stakeholders, secure buy-in, and drive the successful implementation of leadership development initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Partnership:Collaborate with senior-level internal and external stakeholdersincluding Business Partners, Business Unit Leaders, and Vendorsto align program strategies, resources, and outcomes.
• Communication & Change Enablement:Partner with the internal communications team to develop and execute communication plans that maximize awareness, engagement, and impact of Talent Development initiatives.
• Program Oversight
• End-to-End Program Management:Own and execute key leadership development programs, ensuring seamless implementation, on-time delivery, and measurable impact.
• Scalability & Sustainability:Design programs that are scalable, sustainable, and adaptable to evolving business needs and workforce dynamics.
• Data-Driven Improvement:Leverage data analytics, participant feedback, and insights from Subject Matter Experts to assess program effectiveness and drive continuous enhancements.
• Talent Development Integration
• Strategic Alignment:Ensure leadership development initiatives are seamlessly integrated with broader Talent Development strategies, including coaching, talent reviews, and competency development.
• Career Growth & Succession Planning:Support career development, internal mobility, and succession planning efforts through targeted programs like Career Pathfinder and leadership development initiatives.
• Holistic Talent Management:Embed leadership development within key talent management practices, such as competency modeling, high-potential identification, and workforce planning, to drive long-term organizational growth.
• Team Contribution
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing:Foster a culture of learning and innovation by mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and exploring emerging learning technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with Talent Acquisition, DEI, and HR Business Partners to align leadership development with broader people strategies and organizational goals.
• Continuous Growth & Team Engagement:Actively contribute to a supportive and high-performing Talent Development team by both mentoring others and learning from team members to enhance

How we work:

We balance creativity and innovation on a foundation of in-person collaboration. For most roles, our employees work three or more days in our offices, where they have the opportunity to collaborate in-person, adding richness to our culture and knitting us closer together. This is a hybrid role, onsite in our Austin office 3x per week.

What youll bring:

• Experience:Minimum of 8+ years of experience in leadership development, talent management, talent development, learning, organizational development, or a related field.
• Education:Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Leadership Development Expertise:Extensive experience in designing and facilitating enterprise-wide leadership programs that align with business strategy and drive measurable impact.
• Executive Presence & Influence:Strong ability to engage, communicate, and influence senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders through compelling storytelling and strategic advisory.
• Program Design & Facilitation:Proven track record in developing and delivering innovative learning experiences that foster leadership growth, behavior change, and a high-performance culture.
• Technology & Scalability:Skilled in leveraging digital learning technologies, platforms (e.g., Litmos, Degreed), and hybrid facilitation techniques to scale leadership development initiatives.
• Evaluation & Continuous Improvement:Expertise in assessing program effectiveness through data-driven insights, feedback mechanisms, and strategic reporting to drive continuous improvement.
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:Deep knowledge of inclusive leadership principles and strategies that foster diverse, equitable, and high-performing workplace cultures.
• Project & Stakeholder Management:Strong ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while collaborating with HR partners, business leaders, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
• Degree in L&D, OD, or HR field is a plus

How we Reward you:

Realtor.com is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits programs include, but are not limited to:

• Inclusive and Competitive medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage
• Family forming benefits
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Time Off
• 8 hours of paid Volunteer Time off
• Immediate eligibility into Company 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement program for degreed and non-degreed programs
• 1:1 personalized Financial Planning Sessions
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match program
• Free snacks and refreshments in each office location