Director, Leadership Academy (Hybrid - San Antonio, TX)

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to join our team as the Head of the newly created Leadership Academy within Rackspace University. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive leadership development program with a primary focus on nurturing high-potential talent within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive leadership development strategy, aligned with organizational goals and delivering the respective development programs through the Leadership Academy within Rackspace University.
• Manage and enhance the performance management process, including performance reviews, agile methodologies, check-ins, goal setting, and individual development plans.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify key leadership competencies and integrate them into the performance management framework.
• Lead the design and delivery of leadership training modules, workshops, and coaching sessions as part of the overall talent development strategy.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in leadership skills and coordinate targeted development plans through the performance management system.
• Drive succession planning initiatives, aligning them with the performance management process to identify and develop emerging leaders.
• Cultivate and sustain partnerships with external leadership development experts and organizations to incorporate cutting-edge practices into talent development and performance management.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of talent development and performance management programs through metrics, feedback mechanisms, and an on-going continuous improvement process in order to making necessary adjustments and program enhancements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the leadership development team, HRBPs and Leaders ensuring a cohesive approach to talent development and performance management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, leadership theories, and best practices to continually enhance the Leadership Academy and performance management processes.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 10+ years of experience to gain and demonstrate the needed skills and abilities to operate at the scope and responsibility level of the role
• Proven experience in talent development, with a focus on leadership development and performance management processes.
• Strong understanding of leadership competencies and their integration into performance management frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage leaders at all levels in the performance management process.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership training programs within the context of performance management.
• Ability to analyze data and measure the impact of talent development and performance management initiatives.
• Strategic thinking to align talent development and performance management strategies with organizational goals.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments to enhance overall performance.
• Advanced degree in HR, Organizational Development, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others in both talent development and performance management.
• Previous experience working in a start-up environment, and/or proven experience working on a large scale turnaround or corporate transformation.
• Continuous learner with a passion for staying updated on industry trends and innovations in talent development and performance management.

#LI-AW2About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future. More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.