Senior Director of Leadership Development & Succession ...

Overview We’re looking for a visionary and dynamic Senior Director of Leadership Development & Succession Planning to architect and lead our enterprise-wide strategy for cultivating leaders at all levels in the fast-paced, innovation-driven world of semiconductors. This role is ideal for a builder—someone who thrives in designing programs from scratch, inspires teams through purpose and play, and understands the unique demands of a high-tech, engineering-centric culture. You’ll design and implement leadership development frameworks, succession planning models, and talent acceleration programs that align with our business goals and values. You’ll partner with senior executives, HR leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure our leadership pipeline is strong, diverse, and future-ready, and you’ll mentor and lead a small team focused on leadership and succession planning. We are a Japanese-headquartered company with a global footprint and seek a leader who can navigate diverse cultural contexts across our worldwide teams. Responsibilities Strategy & Design Develop and execute a comprehensive global leadership development strategy tailored to organizational needs and the semiconductor industry’s technical and operational demands. Build scalable programs from the ground up, including high-potential development, rotational leadership tracks, technical leadership academies, and immersive learning experiences. Design succession planning frameworks that identify, nurture, and accelerate future leaders across all functions. Culture & Engagement Cultivate a fun, inclusive, and motivating environment that energizes high-performing teams, celebrates learning, and makes leadership accessible. Partner with internal communications to amplify stories of growth, innovation, and leadership impact. Champion a culture of feedback, recognition, and continuous growth. Infuse creativity into leadership events, learning experiences, and recognition programs. Execution & Impact Lead the design and delivery of leadership assessments, 360 reviews, and development planning tools. Collaborate with HRBPs and business leaders to identify critical roles, talent gaps, and build robust pipelines. Track program effectiveness through KPIs, engagement metrics, and business outcomes. Team Leadership Build and lead a high-performing team of leadership development professionals. Inspire and mentor team members to innovate, experiment, and deliver exceptional results with a focus on continuous improvement. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Organizational Development, HR, Psychology, or related field preferred. 10+ years of experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development, preferably within high-tech or engineering-driven industries. Proven success in building programs from the ground up in a fast-paced, evolving environment and scaling them globally. Deep expertise in succession planning, executive coaching, and adult learning principles. Experience working with technical leaders, engineers, and manufacturing teams. Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. A passion for creating joyful, engaging, and transformative learning experiences. Proficiency in HRIS and talent platforms (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday); experience with assessment tools is a plus. This is a Hybrid role in Austin, TX. Additional Information Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose “To Make Our Lives Easier.” We are the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, offering scalable semiconductor solutions across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. Our portfolio includes High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power. We are a diverse team of over 22,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, committed to digitalization and innovation that improves people’s lives. We invite you to Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities, develop innovative products and solutions, and influence global customers’ needs. We offer a flexible and inclusive work environment with a people-first culture and global support, including remote work options and Employee Resource Groups. Renesas is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, dedicated to diversity and inclusion. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement. Renesas Electronics operates with a hybrid model: remote work is available two days a week, with in-office collaboration on Tuesday through Thursday for innovation and learning. This content preserves the original role context and expectations without introducing new facts. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08