Are you a visionary leader passionate about transforming organizations and empowering people to reach their full potential? The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles seeks an exceptional Director of Talent Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness to drive strategic initiatives that will enhance our operational excellence and organizational impact across the Commonwealth.

The Opportunity

 As Director of Talent Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness, you will be the architect of organizational transformation, designing and implementing innovative solutions that elevate our workforce capabilities and operational efficiency.

This position offers the rare opportunity to lead meaningful change within a large-scale public service organization, where your expertise in organizational effectiveness will create lasting impact on both our team members and the citizens we serve. You will work with significant autonomy and exercise high-level judgment while collaborating with senior leadership to align talent strategies with our mission-critical objectives.

Your Strategic Impact

In this role, you will orchestrate comprehensive organizational effectiveness initiatives that span the full spectrum of human capital optimization. Your responsibilities will encompass change management leadership, where you will guide our organization through transformational processes while maintaining operational continuity. You will redesign organizational structures to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring our framework supports both current operations and future growth.

Your talent strategy expertise will shape how we attract, develop, and retain exceptional public servants. You will create sophisticated performance management systems that drive accountability and excellence while fostering professional growth. Through advanced data analytics, you will generate actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and measure organizational progress.

Career pathing and succession planning will be central to your mission, as you develop comprehensive frameworks that ensure leadership continuity and create clear advancement opportunities for our workforce. You will design and implement evaluation methodologies that accurately assess organizational performance and identify improvement opportunities.

You will mentor and develop other employees while maintaining program oversight and ensuring deliverable excellence. Your strategic planning capabilities will translate organizational vision into actionable initiatives that drive measurable results.

What You Bring

Your foundation includes comprehensive understanding of organizational and employee development principles, theories, and best practices, combined with deep knowledge of change management methodologies and frameworks. Your leadership excellence is demonstrated through your ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams while managing complex, multi-faceted initiatives.

Your communication mastery encompasses exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills, enabling you to influence and engage effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Your analytical acumen includes proficiency in data analytics and reporting, with proven ability to leverage insights for strategic decision-making.

Your strategic thinking capabilities allow you to develop comprehensive plans and initiatives while maintaining focus on big-picture organizational alignment. You demonstrate resilience and adaptability when navigating change and uncertainty, combined with collaborative leadership skills that enable cross-functional success.

Your commitment to integrity, ethical practices, and public service excellence aligns with our core values and mission. Technical proficiency required with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with relevant technology platforms.

Your experience portfolio includes extensive leadership of large-scale organizational effectiveness and change management initiatives, with demonstrated success in complex organizational environments. Additional certifications in Organizational Development or related fields would further strengthen your candidacy.

About Virginia DMV

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your strategic vision will directly influence how we serve 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders, manage over 8.4 million registered vehicles, and support countless businesses throughout Virginia. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles stands as more than a state agency—we are stewards of public trust, serving as the essential link between citizens and their mobility needs. Headquartered in Richmond, our organization touches virtually every aspect of transportation and identification services across the Commonwealth.

Our reach extends far beyond individual citizens to encompass comprehensive business services for dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. This diverse service portfolio requires sophisticated organizational capabilities and strategic workforce management.

We operate guided by five fundamental core values that define our character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork—collectively known as TRAIT. These values are not merely aspirational statements but lived principles that guide every decision and interaction. We don't just talk about our core values; we embody them in our daily work and organizational culture.

Join Our Mission

This position represents more than a career opportunity—it is an invitation to contribute to meaningful public service while advancing your professional impact. You will work within an organization committed to excellence, innovation, and service to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

If you are ready to leverage your expertise in organizational development to create transformational change within a dynamic public service environment, we invite you to consider this exceptional leadership opportunity. Your strategic vision and organizational expertise will help shape the future of how Virginia DMV serves its citizens and stakeholders.

Virginia DMV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.