Director, Talent Development

About this role

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. Job Title: Director, Talent Development Company: Prologis

Title: Director, Talent Development Location: San Francisco, CA

A day in   the life  

The Director, Talent Development oversees our Investment Analyst Program (IAP)  and plays a mission-critical role in developing the next generation of investment and business professionals while ensuring the organization is strategically resourced to support Prologis’s investment,   development   and corporate priorities . This position leads the Investment Analyst Program (IAP) and serves as a key talent developer within the organization, ensuring our teams are strategically resourced across acquisitions, developments, and corporate initiatives.  

This is a highly visible role that blends operational execution with strategic program leadership and talent development. The Director acts as a liaison across departments, bridging leadership with investment professionals, and ensuring our teams are both high-performing and continuously developing. Success in this role requires the ability to align talent, learning, and business priorities while fostering technical excellence and organizational effectiveness.  

Key Responsibilities Include:  

Workforce Planning & Strategic Resource Management  

• Allocate analyst resources across transactions, developments, and strategic initiatives.   • Balance staffing needs across teams and geographies, ensuring both business priorities and individual development goals are met.   • Maintain a dynamic view of the investment pipeline, flexing resources in real time as priorities evolve.  

Talent Development, Recruiting & Analyst Program Leadership  

• Lead and continuously enhance the Investment Analyst Program to ensure it   remains   a premier early-career development platform. • Mentor and coach analysts, providing technical training, career guidance, and exposure to opportunities.   • Connect analysts with Real Estate Investment, Operations, and corporate functions across the organization to broaden skills and career pathways.   • Expand rotations, cross-functional projects, and market-facing experiences to build stronger business acumen and leadership capability.   • Design and implement learning experiences, development programs, and career pathways that accelerate analyst growth and performance.  

Technical Excellence & Business Acumen  

• Partner with investment leaders to develop and standardize analytical frameworks, tools, and best practices that support investment decision-making.   • Elevate technical training through structured bootcamps and consistent standards in financial analysis, underwriting, and investment committee preparation.   • Equip teams with the latest market insights, data tools, technology solutions, and methodologies.   • Support deal activity and strategic initiatives as needed from a regional or global perspective.  

External Branding & Talent Pipeline  

• Elevate the visibility of the Investment Analyst Program externally • Recruit and hire top analyst talent, partnering with Talent Acquisition to build a high-performing pipeline and deepen relationships with leading universities and other early-talent incubators.   • Position Prologis   as   an employer of choice for early-career talent across investments, real estate, finance, and business disciplines.  

Building Blocks for Success  

Required:  

• 5 + years of experience in   talent development,   investment management, real estate, financial   services,  learning   & development, program management, workforce planning, or related fields.   • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to understand financial concepts, investment processes, and business drivers.   • Demonstrated experience leading talent, learning, rotational, analyst, or early-career development programs.   • Proven ability to design and implement staffing, capability-building, or learning strategies across diverse global stakeholders.   • Strong leadership, communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills; able to balance execution demands with   people   development.   • Track record   of managing complexity, prioritizing effectively, and exercising sound judgment.   • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.    

Preferred:  

• Experience   leading analyst, associate, rotational, leadership development, or early-career programs in a corporate, consulting, financial   services   or real estate environment.    • Experience in real estate, investment management, private equity, investment banking, consulting, corporate strategy, or related industries.   • Familiarity with financial modeling, underwriting, Excel, ARGUS, or other analytical and AI-enabled tools used in investment decision-making.   • Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range of: $155,000 - $213,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

#LI-KR1 People First Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, co

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