Vice President of Knowledge Sharing

Description

• Oversee the nomination, selection, and celebration processes for member awards.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, expert members, and key external partners to integrate knowledge sharing to ensure alignment and support for the learning strategy.
• Implement tools and technologies that enhance collaboration and content management across the organization.
• Collaborate with other business units, including marketing and communications, to highlight achievements and success stories across the organization.
• Own and manage the entire lifecycle of the eLearning product portfolio, from market research and ideation to launch, performance analysis and retirement of courses.
• Oversee ULI’s awards and recognition programs that celebrate excellence, innovation, vision, and collaboration.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support system updates, vendor implementations, or critical issues.
• Oversee digital content delivery channels (learning platforms, knowledge hubs, etc.) ensuring content is aligned with pressing real estate development challenges and the interests of developers, investors, planners, designers, and public officials.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, thought leaders, and professional networks to bring best practices into the organization
• Lead the delivery and execution of enterprise learning programs and leadership development initiatives, tailored to ULI members at various career stages.
• Champion continuous learning and innovation through blended learning methods, communities of practice, and peer-to-peer learning models.
• Oversee a portfolio of member-focused internal and external learning resources, ensuring relevance, quality, and accessibility for all members.
• Partnering with members and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and deliver high-quality, practical and inspirational content for major conferences and events, ensuring ULI Meetings maintains their position as the premier forum for interdisciplinary industry exchange across the built environment.
• Manage the program’s budget and P&L, setting pricing strategies, forecasting revenue, managing expenses, and ensuring the program meets its financial targets.
• Develop and lead a knowledge-sharing operations team that captures, curates, and disseminates research, policy information, and case studies on land use, development, and finance and investment across the global membership.
• Collaborate with other business units, especially content marketing, to source, create, and distribute relevant and valuable content to drive member value and attract and retain members.
• Lead a cross-functional team of learning, content and recognition program professionals
• Serve as a visible advocate for member learning, knowledge equity, and a recognition culture
• Ensure programs are inclusive, transparent, fair, and aligned with the organization’s values and strategic priorities.
• Partner with business units and subject matter experts to capture and share member and industry knowledge through in-person and virtual events and delivery channels.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of learning programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand/walk for long periods at events
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Organizational Development, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated professional experience of progressive leadership experience in knowledge management, adult learning and content delivery, or related disciplines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience leading awards or recognition programs, preferably in a membership organization.
• Proven success in delivering and scaling enterprise-wide learning or knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Demonstrated professional experience within the commercial real estate, urban planning, or land use sectors, or a substantial history of translating complex technical industry content from these fields into learning programs.
• Deep understanding of content management systems, learning technologies, and analytics tools.

Benefits

• Hybrid position based in Washington, D.C.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance