I. Job Summary
The Leadership Development Manager - High Potential Programs is the strategic owner and architect of the organization's high-potential leadership development portfolio, responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving development experiences that accelerate leadership readiness and strengthen enterprise succession pipelines. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for high-potential talent development, translating business strategy, talent insights, and succession priorities into scalable development solutions that prepare future leaders to meet evolving business needs.
Combining strategic consulting, program ownership, assessment expertise, facilitation, and stakeholder influence, the Manager develops and manages a comprehensive portfolio of high-potential leadership programs, experiences, and interventions that build the capabilities required for future enterprise leadership success. The role partners closely with HR, Talent Management, business leaders, and executive sponsors to identify development priorities, accelerate leadership growth, and support long-term organizational capability building
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and maintain a multi-year high-potential leadership development strategy and roadmap aligned to enterprise talent priorities, succession planning outcomes, and future leadership capability requirements.
- Design, implement, and continuously evolve the organizations portfolio of high-potential leadership development programs, acceleration experiences, and talent interventions that strengthen leadership pipelines and organizational bench strength.
- Conduct ongoing analysis of leadership readiness, succession pipelines, promotion trends, and capability gaps to inform high-potential development priorities.
- Translate talent review insights, succession planning outcomes, and business strategy into targeted high-potential development investments and solutions.
- Regularly communicate high-potential program strategy, priorities, outcomes, and program roadmaps with stakeholders to drive visibility and engagement with key offerings.
- Manages facets of leadership programs including design/development and success metrics of the program as well as vendor relationships and program budget.
- Partner with Talent Management and HR leaders to ensure high-potential programming is integrated with succession planning, talent review, and enterprise talent strategies ensuring the successful implementation and continuous improvement of the leadership programs.
- Serve as lead facilitator for critical components of enterprise high-potential programs, delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences that challenge participants’ thinking and accelerate leadership growth.
- Provides leadership coaching, mentoring and guidance to participants within cohorts to help them achieve learning goals and enhance leadership capabilities.
- Develop and execute communication strategies to effectively launch and promote leadership development programs, ensuring stakeholder engagement through various channels and technology.
- Using principles of adult learning and learner experience design to establish frameworks, participant experiences, and development journey that accelerate readiness for broader leadership roles and critical positions.
- Evaluates and reports the effectiveness and impact of the leadership development program and other supporting elements to senior leadership, as well as identifies continuous improvement opportunities.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited), in Organizational Behavior, Organizational Communication, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
- High School Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience
- 7 years Previous experience supporting the development of leaders through programmatic delivery and coaching (in addition to education requirement).
B. Preferred Qualifications
C . Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership skills
- Sstrong communication skills and have the ability to effectively engage with senior stakeholders
- Must have compelling and engaging delivery platform skills and have the ability to engage trainees in discussions during training workshops/sessions or one-on-one conversations.
- Is a strategic and systems thinker with the ability to draw new insights from complex information and issues
- Must have strong listening, coaching and feedback skills
- Ability to encourage commitment to action and development of personal growth
- Ability to manage group dynamics, work well with managing multiple teams simultaneously, and relate to people from diverse backgrounds
- Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Must have strong time management skills and be an effective multi-tasker
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word Suite and Teams platform
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $108,600 - $140,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Travel Requirements Occasional travel may be required based on business needs, stakeholder partnerships, and leadership development program support.
V. Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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