Leadership Development Manager - Bend Oregon

Company: Express Employment
Location: Bend, Oregon
Posted On: 11/16/2024

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Located in Bend, OR

Salary: Competitive comp & benefits!

One of Central Oregon's leading learning and development teams is growing! The Leadership Development Manager works with the Leadership Development team to design, implement, and manage complex programs that cultivate leadership skills and ensure a robust pipeline of candidates for our promote-from-within culture. This role involves working closely with company leaders and HR/Learning teams to identify leadership gaps, create development approaches, and drive initiatives that support the growth of current and future leaders. This role also contributes to the team's success by facilitating key leadership training programs and supporting/developing team members. The person in this position needs to demonstrate the qualities of a strong leader and serve as a role model for other leaders in the Company.

What You Get to Do!

Program Design, Implementation, and Continuous Improvement:

- Design, develop, and execute leadership development programs tailored to various audiences and levels of leadership

- Create and deliver training experiences focused on building skills in alignment with the company's key leadership competencies

- Use effective program management skills to ensure programs are well-planned and executed with high quality

- Create and execute communications plans in support of leadership development programs

- Measure the effectiveness of leadership programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics

- Continuously refine and improve programs based on evolving company needs and strategy

- Stay current with leadership development practices and creatively incorporate best practices into internal programs

Resource Management:

- Lead a team of Leadership Development Specialists, building high-trust relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring growth opportunities

- Work with the team to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet the company's high expectations for quality and effectiveness

- Manage the budget and resources allocated to leadership development programs

- Establish strong relationships with key vendors to support program goals

Facilitation and Coaching:

- Effectively facilitate classroom learning (in-person and virtual) using proven techniques to encourage participation, reflection, and skill-building; adapt in the moment to ensure learning outcomes are achieved

- Provide coaching and support to others in an environment of safety, inclusion, empathy, and emotional awareness

- Provide strategic consultation and support for business leaders regarding the development needs of their employees and teams

- Facilitate team and other meetings, ensuring collaboration and clear outcomes are achieved

Training Leadership Management Team member:

- Serve as a member of the 5-person team focused on ensuring the health and effectiveness of the Training Department.

- Collaborate with Training and HR leaders on cross-functional projects to ensure alignment of goals, programs, and outcomes.

- Identify opportunities that align with company strategy and leadership development goals; determine the potential impact/viability of new programs, tools, and solutions; analyze new opportunities and create recommendations for executive approval.

- Assist with budgeting forecasts and strategic planning

- Assist with and complete other projects as assigned

What You Will Bring

- Bachelor's degree in organizational development, instructional design or related field; advanced degree and/or certifications preferred

- 5+ years in learning/development with a minimum of 3 years focused on leadership development

- 5+ years of team management

- 3+ years facilitating interactive classroom training

- Facilitator certifications in DiSC, Franklin Covey's library, Crucial Conversations, and coaching certification are preferred

- Strong understanding of leadership theories and best practices

- Track record of successfully managing and implementing leadership programs

- Extensive experience managing multiple, overlapping deliverable schedules in a changing environment

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

- Ability to lead and collaborate with a team effectively

- Experience with leadership assessments and coaching tools preferred

- Previous experience in an environment with high expectations for deliverable quality and timeliness

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess program effectiveness

- Experience with Google Suite and Cornerstone LMS preferred

- Passion for the work you do and the people you do it with!

To Apply: For confidential consideration, please submit resume to karen.turner@expresspros.com

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