Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet.

Woodard & Curran is offering an exciting opportunity to join our People & Culture team and play a pivotal role in shaping leadership capability, organizational effectiveness, and workforce readiness across the firm.

The successful candidate will be a strategic, people‑centered professional with the ability to design, implement, and evaluate enterprise learning and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will own the strategy, design, and impact of learning, development, and OE programs that strengthen leadership practices, enhance team effectiveness, and support a high‑performance, people‑first culture. You will partner closely with Talent Partners and business leaders, equipping them with the tools, frameworks, and development experiences needed to lead well and grow their teams.

You will have the opportunity to shape firmwide systems and practices that build trust, accountability, stewardship, and growth. This role offers the ability to influence how leaders show up, how teams operate, and how our people prepare for the future. Woodard & Curran fosters a collaborative, employee‑owned environment where you will work across the organization to deliver scalable, consistent, and high‑impact solutions.

Who are we looking for:

We are seeking a leader who can design and deliver enterprise frameworks, programs, and interventions that Talent Partners can leverage across the firm. You will collaborate with partners at all levels—junior through senior leadership—to ensure our learning and OE strategies are aligned, effective, and grounded in human‑centric development. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and modern learning practices, with a strong ability to translate strategy into practical, scalable solutions.

You will serve as a thought partner to Talent Partners and business leaders, helping them navigate organizational challenges, strengthen leadership capability, and enhance team performance. This role requires someone who can balance strategic vision with hands‑on design and delivery, ensuring our people systems and development experiences support a thriving, future‑ready workforce.

This role directly supports Woodard & Curran’s People Strategy, particularly:

• Culture & Empowerment – Equipping leaders and teams to operate with clarity, trust accountability and shared ownership.
• Growth, Learning & Careers – Building clear, practical development pathways that support performance and long term careers .
• Future‑Ready Organization, Technology & Succession – Developing capabilities, leadership agility and scalable systems to support growth and continuity.

Location: Remote or Hybrid. No preferred location other than in the continental US.

Travel: Yes, 20% based on learning programming, primarily in core offices across the U.S.