What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Learning position at David Weekley Homes?
Job Description
David Weekley Homes is looking for a business‑minded Director of Learning who is energized by building, optimizing, and scaling high‑impact learning programs. This is a role for someone who doesn’t sit on the sidelines — you dive in, learn our culture and the business, build trust with the team, champion change and deliver results through exceptional project management and strategic execution.
If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love partnering with operational leaders, and want to be part of a dynamic, growing organization, this is your opportunity!
What You’ll Do
- Own the enterprise-wide learning strategy, operating model, and LMS governance.
- Translate business strategy into a clear learning agenda, partnering with executives to define priorities.
- Evaluate existing learning programs to:
- Identify opportunities for simplification
- Improved alignment with organizational goals.
- Modernize existing learning content and delivery methods.
- Integrate technology and tools that enable scalable learning and reduce operational burden.
- Build strong, collaborative partnerships with Human Resources, Information Services, and Field Operations to ensure learning strategy, people processes, and operational execution are aligned and mutually reinforcing.
- Translate business model shifts into clear learning solutions that simplify processes, clarify responsibilities, and drive consistency across markets.
- Lead and develop the Program Manager Team responsible for overseeing the Coach Team to ensure consistency and impact.
- Execute the budgeting process to ensure learning priorities and development needs are strategically addressed across the business.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within a learning function.
- Demonstrated experience building governance models, measurement frameworks, and scalable learning operations.
- Has played a key role in an organizational learning transformation.
- Experience working with a dispersed, field-based organization.
- Experience in new home construction is ideal, but not required.
Cultural Fit & Leadership Style
- Champions and preserves the Weekley Way through learning initiatives.
- Operates effectively at the intersection of strategy, operations, human resources, and communications.
- Builds credibility quickly across leadership teams to guide and align the business’s approach to learning.
- Partners with Executive team to secure buy-in for change.
Additional Information
This position is based at our Houston headquarters near I-10 Katy Freeway & 610 W. Loop N. Fwy.
Field travel to David Weekley Homes’ operating markets is expected, with particular intensity during the early stages of the role.
What We Offer:
Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k and discretionary 8% match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
- New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
- College Scholarship Program
- Community Outreach
- Sabbaticals
- And more!
David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.
Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.