VP of Leadership Development
Role Description The VP of Leadership Development is a full-time remote role responsible for designing and driving the organization’s leadership development strategy for members and partners. This role oversees the creation and delivery of programs, workshops, and learning paths that strengthen leadership capabilities across the automotive ecosystem. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting needs analysis, shaping curriculum and content, coordinating training initiatives, and partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to align programs with organizational goals. The VP will collaborate with mentors, coaches, and subject-matter experts, provide consulting to organizations seeking guidance on leadership and succession planning, and measure the impact of programs through data, feedback, and continuous improvement. This role also contributes to thought leadership, represents Women in Automotive at industry engagements, and ensures all leadership initiatives reflect the organization’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and career advancement.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in Leadership Development and Succession Planning, with experience designing and scaling programs for diverse professional audiences. Strong skills in Needs Analysis and Consulting to assess organizational and participant requirements and recommend effective leadership solutions. Proven ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate Training initiatives, including workshops, coaching programs, and virtual learning experiences. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and partner organizations. Experience in the automotive industry or in developing leaders within complex, fast-changing sectors is highly beneficial. Background in organizational development, HR, learning and development, or related fields; advanced education or relevant certifications are a plus. Track record of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through leadership programs, with sensitivity to the needs of underrepresented groups. Comfort working in a remote environment, with strong self-management, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.