Director, Talent Development
Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.
Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process.
Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us.
Role Summary
The company is seeking a Director, Talent Development to lead the strategy and execution of talent development and people programs that strengthen leadership capability, reinforce culture, and support organizational growth.
This role leads the Talent Development & People Programs Center of Excellence, responsible for designing scalable programs across leadership development, performance management, employee engagement, career development, and organizational effectiveness. The Director will partner closely with business leaders and HR Business Partners to identify capability gaps, develop leadership pipelines, and ensure employees and managers have the tools and support needed to succeed as the company grows.
The Director will also oversee the People & Culture Programs Manager, providing leadership for the execution of engagement initiatives, onboarding programs, employee surveys, mentorship programs, and culture-building initiatives.
As the organization continues to scale, this role will be critical in ensuring the company builds strong leadership capability, develops internal talent, and embeds the company’s guiding principles into everyday work and leadership practices.
This role works closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations to ensure talent programs align with business priorities and are integrated across the employee lifecycle.
This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys building scalable development programs, strengthening management capability, and shaping organizational culture in a high-growth environment.
Travel: Ability to travel approximately 20% for company gatherings.
Location: Denver, CO (3 day hybrid in-office role)
Compensation: $170-$215K (Offers Bonus)
Essential Responsibilities
Talent Development Strategy
Develop and lead the company’s talent development strategy aligned with business growth and organizational priorities
Identify organizational capability gaps and partner with HR Business Partners and executives to address leadership and development needs
Build scalable development frameworks that support leadership pipelines and internal talent mobility
Leadership & Manager Development
Design and implement leadership development programs that strengthen manager effectiveness across the organization
Develop manager capability programs focused on feedback, coaching, decision-making, accountability, and leading through change
Build programs that support new managers transitioning into leadership roles
Performance Management
Own and evolve the company’s performance management framework in partnership with HR Business Partners and People Operations
Ensure performance processes reinforce accountability, growth, and alignment with the company’s guiding principles
Provide guidance to leaders on performance calibration, development planning, and performance conversations
Career Development & Talent Programs
Develop career frameworks and development pathways that provide employees clarity on growth opportunities within the company
Design programs that support internal mobility and employee career development
Establish frameworks for identifying and developing high-potential talent
Engagement & Culture Programs
Lead the strategy for employee engagement surveys and pulse surveys in partnership with the People & Culture Programs Manager
Translate engagement insights into actionable programs that strengthen culture and team effectiveness
Support initiatives that reinforce the company’s culture and guiding principles
Mentorship & Development Initiatives
Design and oversee mentorship programs supporting employee growth and leadership development
Establish programs that support emerging leaders and high-potential talent
Encourage cross-functional learning and collaboration across the organization
Culture & Guiding Principles Integration
Ensure the company’s guiding principles are embedded into leadership expectations, development programs, onboarding, and performance management
Partner with executive leadership to ensure culture scales effectively as the organization grows
Reinforce behaviors that support collaboration, accountability, and high performance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with HR Business Partners to align development initiatives with organizational needs and business priorities
Work closely with Talent Acquisition to align hiring, onboarding, and development strategies
Collaborate with People Operations to ensure development programs are supported through HR systems, data, and processes
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead the Talent Development & People Programs Center of Excellence
Directly manage and develop the People & Culture Programs Manager
Set strategy and priorities for engagement initiatives, onboarding programs, employee surveys, and culture-building programs
Coach and mentor the People & Culture Programs Manager to strengthen program design, execution, and stakeholder engagement
Partner with HR Business Partners to support leadership development and organizational effectiveness initiatives across the business
Education, Skills, and Experience
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years of experience in talent development, organizational development, leadership development, or related HR functions
Experience designing and implementing leadership development and management training programs
Experience supporting talent development in high-growth or scaling organizations
Experience leading talent development teams or managing people programs
Skills & Capabilities
Strong ability to design and implement leadership and development strategies that support business outcomes
Experience coaching senior leaders and managers on leadership development and performance
Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to translate organizational needs into practical and scalable development initiatives
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence leaders across the organization
Analytical mindset with the ability to use engagement and performance data to guide strategy
Preferred Experience
Experience working within a People team model that includes HRBP, Centers of Excellence, and People Operations
Experience building talent development programs in fast-growing or evolving organizations
Familiarity with HRIS, performance management, and engagement survey platforms
Experience supporting distributed or multi-location teams
Within the first year, this role will:
Establish a scalable talent development strategy aligned with company growth
Strengthen manager capability across the organization through leadership programs
Improve the effectiveness and impact of the company’s performance management framework
Develop and mentor the People & Culture Programs Manager
Launch development initiatives that support internal talent growth and leadership pipelines
Increase engagement through meaningful talent programs and leadership development opportunities
Ensure the company’s guiding principles are embedded in leadership behaviors and development programs
Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration
At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.
Here to support you
At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.
Hybrid working environment
Team building and educational opportunities
Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
Unlimited PTO
Competitive compensation and bonus plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.