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Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

As Director, Talent Development, you will lead enterprise talent development initiatives that build organizational capability and strengthen leadership across SPX. This role requires a strong operator who can run programs end to end, manage multiple priorities and vendors, and deliver high-quality outcomes with discipline and consistency.

This role owns talent development program administration, delivery, and continuous improvement, partnering across HR and the business to manage annual cycles, governance, vendor relationships, and participant support with rigor and strong service.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Talent Development Program Administration

• Lead the day-to-day administration and execution of enterprise talent development programs, ensuring strong planning, timely delivery, and high-quality participant experiences.
• Manage annual and recurring processes, including calendars, enrollment, logistics, communications, reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate vendors, facilitators, budgets, materials, and documentation to ensure effective program delivery.
• Maintain governance through milestone tracking, issue resolution, documentation, and compliance with internal controls and data privacy requirements.
• Monitor program metrics and feedback, prepare recommendations for HR leadership, and drive completion of key actions.

     2. Skill Building Design and Delivery

• Help shape talent and organizational development strategy, including succession, employee development, retention, and capability building.
• Design and execute leadership development programs that support supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders.
• Define competencies, learning strategies, and development experiences aligned to the SPX talent strategy, operating model and culture.
• Use internal experts, external partners, and digital tools to deliver targeted programs and measure effectiveness through KPIs and ROI.
• Leverage internal HR and business leaders to deliver talent development programming where appropriate, increasing business relevance and shared ownership.

     3.  Continuous Improvement / Process Excellence: 

• Maintain and improve talent development resources, tools, and content to keep materials current, organized, and aligned to business needs.
• Manage learning and assessment partners, including contracts, budgets, performance monitoring, and relationship management.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to execute priorities, improve efficiency, standardize processes, and strengthen the operating rhythm for talent development.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in talent development, learning, leadership development, or a related field.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs.
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to run complex programs with strong operational discipline, including planning, coordination, tracking, and follow-through.
• Strong process and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, contracts, and program logistics with accuracy and accountability.
• Proficiency with learning platforms, survey tools, HR systems, SharePoint, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field

Travel & Working Environment

• We support a hybrid schedule and recommend being on-site the majority of the week (3 - 4 days per week) to maximize collaboration and access to resources.
• Less than 10% travel.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.