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Senior Talent Development Specialist, Leadership Developmentlocation: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116 Company: PacifiCorp Power Your Greatness PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging. Join a Team That's Powering the Future of Talent! We're looking for a Senior Talent Development Specialist to support our growing Talent Management team at PacifiCorp, a leading electric utility. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting new talent programs with a focus on building a leadership pipeline. You'll be a part of a collaborative, inclusive, and fun team that values flexibility, growth, and meaningful work. While this position is fully onsite, we offer a supportive and adaptable work environment. What You'll Do You'll use your expertise to support the instructional design, facilitation, and management of programs that support leadership development and address complex business needs across the enterprise. This role identifies capability gaps, forecasts future talent needs, and develops scalable programs that drive long-term organizational growth and performance. Programs include emerging leaders, frontline leaders, high potential program, employee lunch and learns, executive leadership conference, and other initiatives. Partner with business leaders and HR to identify capability gaps and align learning initiatives with long-term talent strategies.Use data and analytics to forecast talent needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and inform decision-making.Collaboratively design and deliver enterprise-wide programs.Serve as a subject matter expert in instructional design, adult learning theory, and performance consulting.Influence and guide stakeholders on best practices in learning and development.Oversee the development and deployment of learning content, tools, and platforms.Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate learning into broader talent and business strategies.Mentor junior team members and contribute to team building capability.Travel as needed to support strategic program delivery and stakeholder engagement. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum 5-7+ years of experience in learning and talent development, with demonstrated success in strategic program design and delivery.Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships, collaborate effectively across teams, and contribute to a positive team culture; open to feedback and committed to continuous personal and professional growth.Expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and performance consulting.Proven ability to use data and analytics to drive decisions and improve outcomes.Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives and working with executive leadership.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, LMS platforms, and course-authoring tools (e.g., Articulate).Ability to travel as needed, 10-20%. Preferences Professional certifications in learning or talent development (e.g., CPTD, DiSC, Gallup Strengths Coach).Experience with change management, organizational development, or leadership coaching.Familiarity with talent analytics or business intelligence tools. Why You'll Love it Here Be part of a growing team with room to make your markWork on meaningful projects that support employee growth and developmentEnjoy a collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice mattersReceive a utility discount if you're a customerThrive in a flexible, people-first environment while working onsite Benefits At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we of