Leadership Development Manager

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Leadership Development Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will shape leadership capability across the organization by building a strong pipeline of future leaders and strengthening succession planning efforts. The ideal candidate will design and deliver high-impact development experiences, coach emerging and established leaders, and help improve readiness across the business. This is a highly collaborative position that partners with managers and development teams to assess talent, close capability gaps, and elevate leadership performance.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of future leaders
• Assess talent and identify employees with leadership potential
• Design and execute leadership development programs and workshops
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and developmental feedback
• Support succession planning initiatives across the business
• Lead and develop Business Development Managers and Training Managers
• Measure program effectiveness and improve leadership readiness outcomes

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people-development experience
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities
• Experience in leadership development, talent development, sales management, training, or related fields
• Ability to influence and develop leaders at various career stages
• Willingness to travel frequently, with heavy travel requirements of approximately 3 weeks per month (75% of the time)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

Pay

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually