Director of Engineering - Learning & Development at Life.Church

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, Non-ProfitIndustries

Requirements

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships and partnerships
Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems
Maintain flexibility and initiate the creation of new processes

Responsibilities

Champion the engineering career framework, ensuring consistency and fairness in skill evaluations and growth opportunities
Partner with engineering leaders to create tailored development plans for engineers at all levels
Guide the career progression documentation process, providing feedback to both managers and engineers
Facilitate meaningful career conversations and development planning sessions
Identify learning and stretch opportunities that align with both individual aspirations and organizational needs
Mentor engineering leaders on effective talent development practices
Partner with leaders on productive individual conversations focused on skill advancement and growth
Provide guidance on addressing development challenges constructively
Partner with leaders to balance technical direction with people development
Support leaders in recognizing and documenting growth evidence and technical accomplishments
Collaborate with recruiting to define effective hiring strategies aligned with the engineering matrix
Help refine job descriptions and role requirements based on the career framework
Participate in technical interviews to assess candidates against engineering competencies
Design and improve onboarding programs that accelerate new hires’ integration and development
Partner with hiring managers to create personalized 30/60/90-day growth plans for new engineers
Ensure technical assessment criteria are applied consistently across teams
Champion cultural values across the engineering organization
Drive initiatives that elevate technical standards while fostering a supportive culture
Facilitate technical/leadership growth conversations through the engineering matrix
Collaborate with engineering leaders to evolve the matrix as technology and industry practices evolve
Design and implement scalable professional development programs
Create templates and frameworks for effective skill and growth evaluation
Develop training materials for managers on talent development best practices
Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of learning and growth programs
Continuously refine the approach based on feedback and outcomes
Collaborate with YTL to cast vision, provide direction, and lead ministry efforts to further Life.Church’s mission

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Engineering LeadershipCareer DevelopmentManager CoachingTalent ManagementOnboardingHiring SupportPerformance EvaluationDevelopment ProgramsSkill AssessmentProfessional Growth

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time salaried position?

Yes, this is a full-time salaried position.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities or skills needed for the Director of Engineering role?

The role requires championing the engineering career framework, partnering with leaders on development plans, mentoring engineering leaders, supporting recruiting and hiring, and designing onboarding programs.

What is the company culture like at Life.Church and YouVersion?

The culture emphasizes fostering technical and professional growth, cultivating a culture of growth and excellence, and committing to Life.Church’s mission of leading people to become fully devoted followers of Christ through innovative technology.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director of Engineering position?

Strong candidates will have experience leading engineering growth initiatives, coaching managers, designing development programs, and aligning with a ministry-focused mission to reach people for Christ.

Life.Church

Offers online church services and resources

About Life.Church

Life.Church offers free church resources and a 24-month curriculum package for online ministry, leveraging online platforms for church services and kids ministry.

Edmond, OklahomaHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Social ImpactIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees