Senior Manager – Global Leadership Development
About the role
The Senior Manager – Global Leadership Development role is based in Houston, TX, with up to 20% travel. Reporting to the Talent Management Executive, this position leads the development of leadership capability across all levels within Weatherford.
Responsibilities
Define and lead a comprehensive leadership development strategy aligned to enterprise priorities and competency frameworks.
Design and scale programs across all leadership levels (emerging, frontline, mid-level, and senior leaders), grounded in operational and technology environments.
Develop targeted programs for high-potential talent to accelerate readiness and succession.
Continuously evolve offerings based on business needs, leadership trends, AI/digital advancements, and learner feedback.
Own and maintain the enterprise leadership competency framework.
Build scalable development infrastructure, including learning pathways, program design, and supporting tools.
Integrate modern learning approaches (blended, experiential, cohort-based) and leverage technology (AI, simulations, digital coaching) to enhance learning at scale.
Partner with business leaders, HRBPs, and COEs to identify capability gaps and align development initiatives with business priorities.
Build strong relationships across the organization to foster a culture of continuous learning and leadership growth.
Ensure alignment of development efforts with succession planning and enterprise talent strategy.
Select and manage external partners to extend internal capabilities, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with Weatherford’s culture.
Oversee contracting, integration, and performance of all external learning solutions.
Facilitate senior-level programs, workshops, and leadership sessions with strong executive presence.
Lead and develop a global learning team to deliver consistent, high-impact programs.
Build internal facilitation capability and provide leadership coaching as needed.
Establish and track metrics to assess effectiveness, adoption, and business impact of programs.
Translate insights into actionable improvements and demonstrate ROI to senior stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.
15+ years of experience in leadership development, L&D, or talent management, including 8+ years leading teams.
Proven ability to design, deliver, and scale leadership programs across all levels.
Experience building leadership frameworks and development ecosystems in dynamic or transforming organizations.
Strong enterprise leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills in matrixed environments.
Expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design.
Experience managing vendors, coaches, and external partners.
Strong facilitation and executive communication skills.
Familiarity with LMS platforms and learning technologies.
About Us
We are a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition. Join Us Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world. Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.