Leadership Development Program Manager

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven leader to oversee National Corporate Housing’s Leadership Development Program (LDP). Participants in the program gain immersive exposure across markets, leaders, and operational environments designed to accelerate leadership readiness and long-term career growth at National.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the full Leadership Development Program lifecycle, from talent identification and recruitment through onboarding, development, coaching, and successful placement into leadership roles.
• Continuously evolve and enhance onboarding experiences, rotational structures, leadership assessments, development pathways, and program resources to strengthen participant growth, leadership readiness, and overall program impact.
• Partner with executive leadership and operational leaders to align leadership pipeline needs with business growth goals.
• Lead and oversee onboarding, travel logistics, market rotations, and developmental scheduling to create a seamless and high-impact experience for LDP participants.
• Coordinate mentoring relationships, leadership exposure opportunities, and training experiences.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience leading structured onboarding, rotational development, or leadership development programs designed to prepare associates for operational leadership roles across multiple markets or locations.
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills with the ability to develop emerging leaders through accountability, feedback, and structured development experiences.
• Experience assessing leadership readiness through competency frameworks, stakeholder feedback, coaching observations, and operational performance indicators.
• Organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple participants, stakeholders, timelines, and operational priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to influence operational leaders, participants, and executive stakeholders.
• Operational mindset with the ability to connect leadership development initiatives to business needs, operational expectations, and organizational growth goals.
• Ability to navigate difficult coaching conversations, accountability discussions, and participant performance concerns.
• Experience building scalable processes, development resources, reporting structures, or program frameworks in a growing and evolving environment.
• Ability to analyze participant trends, readiness indicators, assessment outcomes, and development metrics to support leadership pipeline visibility and continuous improvement.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and drive alignment across Operations, HR, Recruiting, Talent Development, and executive leadership teams.
• Ability to travel occasionally to support onboarding, market visits, leadership events, and participant development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Talent Development, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Experience leading onboarding, leadership development, rotational programs, or multi-market training initiatives preferred.
• Experience facilitating leadership training, coaching conversations, onboarding programs, or professional development initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with leadership development frameworks, coaching methodologies, competency models, or talent assessment practices preferred.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operational leaders, executive stakeholders, HR, and Recruiting teams preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with leadership development frameworks and competency models.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary + Strong Bonus Program ($106,700-$121,600)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k plan with discretionary match
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection
• One-of-a-kind culture dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Inclusive Awards and Recognition Program
• Vacation, sick, and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer time
• Wellness program
• Complimentary use of corporate apartments for vacation or travel (when available)

Pay

• $106,700 - $121,600

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate travel and participant development activities.