Director of Leadership Development

Role Description The Leadership Development Director is a full-time, remote role responsible for designing and overseeing comprehensive leadership development strategies and programs across the organization. This position leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of scalable training initiatives for current and emerging leaders, aligning all programs with business goals and organizational culture. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing leadership capability gaps, developing curricula and learning pathways, coordinating program logistics, and partnering with HR and business leaders to embed leadership standards into performance, succession, and talent processes. The role involves providing individual and group coaching to leaders, selecting and managing external vendors and facilitators, tracking program effectiveness through metrics and feedback, and continuously improving offerings based on data and stakeholder input. The Director also communicates program goals and outcomes, ensuring leaders have the tools, resources, and support needed to grow and succeed in a remote and distributed environment.

Qualifications

Strong expertise in Training & Development and Training, with the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate impactful learning experiences for leaders at different levels. Demonstrated experience in Leadership Development, including building frameworks, competency models, and development pathways aligned with organizational strategy. Proven Coaching skills, with experience providing one-on-one and group coaching to leaders, and using feedback and assessments to support growth. Solid Program Management capabilities, including planning, budgeting, stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and measuring program outcomes. Ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional environment, building trust and collaboration with HR, business leaders, and external partners. Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to influence senior stakeholders and present complex information clearly. Experience using data and analytics to assess leadership needs, track development progress, and refine strategies over time. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., coaching, OD, L&D) are a plus. Prior experience leading enterprise-wide leadership development initiatives or working in a senior L&D, OD, or talent management role.