Organizational Development & Learning Director Full Time NEW

We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. Driven by our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone, we build products that optimize every outdoor experience and inspire confidence to get out and go further.

We’re a high-growth tech company. The pace is fast, the work takes grit, and ambiguity is part of the job. As the world changes around us, we adapt – continuously evolving how we build, prioritize, and deliver.

Our business moves quickly, and there’s real opportunity to shape what we build next. Each of our verticals – Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish – is at a different stage of maturity, which means the challenges you encounter and the impact you have will vary depending on where you sit and what the business needs most.

We operate with an experimentation mindset, continually iterating and improving how we solve problems. We expect our people to use the latest tooling, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly, pairing human judgment with technology to increase quality, speed, and impact.

Our impact comes to life through the products we build, in the stories of our customers, and in our growing commitment to land stewardship and recreational access.

About This Opportunity

onX is seeking an Organizational Development & Learning Director to play a critical role in how our organization grows, adapts, and performs.

As onX continues to scale, this role will shape how we build leadership capability, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and prepare our teams for the future of work. You’ll lead the evolution of Learning & Development into a cohesive, scalable system that connects learning, organizational development, and business performance.

This role is both strategic and hands-on. You will design systems and personally drive high-impact work that builds capability across the organization. This includes leading organizational development efforts such as diagnosing organizational needs, guiding cultural and behavior shifts, and supporting teams through change. You’ll integrate learning directly into key business initiatives, transformations, and scaling efforts – so development happens through the work, rather than separate to it.

A key focus of this role is helping the organization adapt to emerging ways of working, including AI-enabled workflows, distributed collaboration, and modern, embedded approaches to capability building that prioritize learning in the flow of work over traditional programs. You’ll partner with leaders and teams to build the mindsets, skills, and behaviors needed to operate effectively in an increasingly AI-enabled environment.

You’ll work closely with executive leaders, People Business Partners, Recruiting, People Operations, and functional teams to ensure alignment across the broader People and Culture system – shaping outcomes without centralizing ownership. This role will report to the VP, People & Culture.

What You’ll Do

Essential Job Duties & Functions

• Strategy & Operating Model
• Define and own onX’s Learning, Development, and Organizational Effectiveness strategy, including vision, operating model, and multi-year roadmap aligned to business priorities as a strategic lever driving business performance
• Assess current state and evolve fragmented efforts into a cohesive, scalable system
• Establish governance, priorities, and success metrics to ensure focus and impact
• Organizational Development & Effectiveness
• Diagnose organizational needs and identify the highest-leverage opportunities to improve effectiveness and performance
• Lead organizational development initiatives, including organizational diagnostics, capability modeling, and targeted interventions
• Guide leaders in designing teams and structures that align with strategy and scale
• Apply org design principles to improve clarity, accountability, and team effectiveness
• Embed learning and development directly into business initiatives, transformations, and scaling efforts
• Change Management & Transformation
• Support teams through organizational change, growth, and transformation efforts that serve our scaling ambitions
• Build and scale learning initiatives with adaptive transformation baked into the design
• Design and implement change strategies that drive the adoption of new ways of working
• Ensure learning is integrated into key initiatives so that capability building happens in the flow of work, not outside of it
• Leadership & Capability Development
• Design and scale leadership and manager development programs across all levels
• Oversee the design and delivery of diverse learning experiences that deliver on critical business priorities
• Ensure adult learning principles, real-world application, and measurable impact are embedded in all programs.
• Leverage internal SME’s and external partners strategically to deliver on the learning needs of our future workforce
• Equip managers as coaches to effectively lead in a distributed environment and operate as strong people leaders
• Future of Work, AI & Learning Innovation
• Evaluate how AI and emerging technologies may impact skills, roles, and organizational capability needs.
• Help the organization prepare for the future of work, including supporting leaders and teams in adopting AI-enabled ways of working
• Build AI fluency and impact-centric applications across teams, ensuring thoughtful and effective cross-functional adoption and leverage
• Talent System Integration & Measurement
• Integrate L&D and OD efforts with broader talent systems, including performance management, career growth, succession planning, and internal mobility
• Establish clear metrics and feedback loops to measure effectiveness and connect initiatives to business outcomes
• Continuously refine programs and interventions based on data and insights
• Team Leadership & Execution
• Build and develop a small, high-impact function, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution
• Operate as a player-coach, building scalable systems while also contributing directly to key initiatives
• Measurement & Business Impact
• Define and track learning effectiveness using KPIs tied to performance, behavior change, and business results.
• Use analytics and feedback loops to continuously refine programs.
• Communicate impact and insights to executive stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience across Learning & Development, Organizational Development, and/or Talent Management, with increasing scope and ownership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience building and scaling capability systems (not just programs) that improve leadership effectiveness and organizational performance.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic partner to senior leaders, influencing decisions and shaping organizational direction.
• Track record of owning strategy and executing against it, particularly in resource-constrained or high-growth environments.
• Curiosity and hands-on experimentation with AI and emerging technologies, and the ability to translate them into practical applications for teams.
• Experience leading or contributing to organizational development efforts, such as organizational diagnostics, change management, and capability modeling.
• Experience embedding learning and development into business initiatives, transformations, or scaling efforts, rather than operating as a standalone function.
• Strong systems thinking, with the ability to connect learning, talent, culture, and business outcomes.
• Experience designing and scaling:
• Leadership and manager development
• Organizational effectiveness or change initiatives
• Talent systems (e.g., performance management, career growth, succession planning)
• Experience working in and supporting distributed or remote-first organizations.
• A data-driven mindset, with the ability to measure impact and iterate based on outcomes.
• Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on builder, comfortable balancing long-term vision with day-to-day execution.
• A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX’s Company Values.
• Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX.
• Ability to travel quarterly or monthly for multiple days to a corporate office or other onX strategic location, such as a Basecamp.

ADDED BONUSES

Though not required, we would be thrilled to consider candidates with any of the following:

• Experience building or integrating career frameworks, competency models, or job architecture
• Background in organizational diagnostics, workforce planning, or org design
• Certifications in OD, coaching, or change management (e.g., CPTD, ICF, Prosci)
• Experience scaling People programs in a product-led, consumer tech, or SaaS environment
• Experience introducing or scaling AI-enabled workflows within teams or organizations

The Onx Experience

onX is a distributed company with more than 400 employees across the country. We come together regularly to work in person and stay connected through regional basecamps and a culture that balances individual ownership with deep collaboration.

While we move quickly, we’re not a scrappy start-up. We operate with clear goals, structure, and frameworks that guide how we prioritize and execute. Priorities matter. While they may shift, data shapes how we evolve as our business, products, and the world around us change.

Clear priorities and structure don’t limit ownership – they make it possible. You’ll have the autonomy to define your work and make meaningful decisions within clear strategic boundaries. You’ll partner closely with others to solve complex problems and build solutions that scale across teams and platforms. Along the way, you’ll be supported with feedback, tools, and opportunities to grow your craft as you take on new challenges.

WHERE YOU CAN WORK

onX has created a thriving distributed workforce designed to foster connection, collaboration, and shared experience across several US locations. We have two HQ locations in Bozeman and Missoula, MT and established virtual workforce Basecamps in Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kalispell, MT; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA.

How You’ll Be Compensated

onX is committed to compensating all employees fairly and equitably for their contributions. For this position, applicants can expect to make between $150,000 and $188,000 upon hire. The pay range will vary based upon experience, skills, certifications, education, and other factors as required in the job description. In addition, full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule and an annual bonus of 10% based on company performance.

What We’re Offering You

• Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan
• Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents
• 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%
• Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks
• Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle
• Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidays

Performance Essentials

In this role, success is driven by cognitive abilities such as concentration and problem-solving, essential for our computer-centric tasks. onX will explore reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can fully engage in and contribute to the essential physical and mental functions of the job. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact us at PC@onxmaps.com.

Position open until filled.

At onX, we believe that unique perspectives make us stronger. By bringing together people with different experiences, ideas, and viewpoints, we fuel innovation and move closer to our mission of awakening the adventurer in everyone. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fairness not only in hiring, but also in development, compensation, and promotion. Our goal is to build an inclusive community where every team member can show up authentically and thrive. Together, we win as one team. Come join us!

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