The Leadership Development Lead will define and execute the enterprise leadership development strategy, designing and delivering learning experiences to build a strong, inclusive, and future-ready leadership bench. This role involves partnering with senior executives and HR to align development with business priorities, managing high-potential programs, overseeing assessments, and leveraging modern learning technologies. The ideal candidate is a strategic, innovative, and consultative leader capable of shaping organizational capability and delivering high-quality development experiences.

Must Have

• Define and maintain enterprise leadership development strategy.
• Design, deliver, and improve blended learning experiences.
• Facilitate engaging leadership development sessions for all levels.
• Partner with Talent Management for succession planning.
• Build and manage high-potential development programs.
• Define KPIs and measure effectiveness of development efforts.
• Manage external vendors and partnerships.
• Minimum 5-7 years in leadership or organizational development.
• Strong facilitation and consulting skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Good to Have

• Experience using leadership assessments (360s, diagnostic tools).
• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Professional certifications (ATD, ICF, SHRM-SCP, Hogan, Korn Ferry, Insights).
• Experience in the professional services industry.

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible work environment (remote work allowed).
• Flexible Time Off policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k Match.
• Commuter Benefit.

Company Description

The Company

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Job Description

As the Leadership Development Lead, you will set the enterprise leadership development strategy and lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences that build a strong, inclusive, future‑ready leadership bench.

This role partners closely with senior executives, HR Business Partners, and cross‑functional leaders to align leadership development with business priorities, organizational culture, and succession planning needs. Responsibilities span strategy development, program design, assessment and coaching, leadership pipeline readiness, and application of learning analytics and industry best practices.

We are seeking a strategic, innovative, and consultative leader who can shape enterprise capability, influence at all levels, and deliver high-quality development experiences that grow strong, high‑performing leaders across the organization.

You will thrive here if your work reflects our values: Quality and Service are Paramount; Deliver the News; Collaboration is in Our DNA; Be Passionate in All That You Do; and Think Outside the Box.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership Development Strategy & Governance

• Define and maintain the enterprise leadership development strategy aligned with business goals, culture, and talent priorities.
• Utilize and govern leadership competency frameworks and capability models across all levels of the organization.
• Advise senior leaders on leadership capability needs, organizational effectiveness, and talent pipeline health.

2. Program Design, Delivery & Facilitation

• Design, deliver, and continuously improve blended learning experiences including workshops, eLearning, virtual sessions, coaching, and peer‑learning formats.
• Facilitate engaging leadership development sessions for leaders at all levels, including senior executives.
• Lead design and implementation of enterprise‑level onboarding programs for managers and employees.
• Leverage modern learning technologies, AI‑enabled tools, and LXPs to enhance learning accessibility and impact.

3. Leadership Pipeline & Succession Support

• Partner with Talent Management to align leadership development initiatives with succession planning and high‑potential strategies.
• Build and manage high‑potential development programs and readiness pipelines for future leaders.
• Oversee leadership assessments such as 360s, diagnostics, and personality inventories; manage vendor partnerships as needed.
• Provide or coordinate executive coaching engagements to accelerate growth for key leaders.

4. Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong partnerships across HR, business units, and senior leadership to ensure leadership priorities are integrated across the enterprise.
• Communicate program strategies, expectations, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

5. Measurement, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Define KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven methodologies to measure effectiveness of leadership development efforts.
• Evaluate programs, identify insights, and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement cycles informed by data, research, and best practices in learning and leadership.

6. Vendor & Partner Management

• Identify, evaluate, and manage external vendors, academic partners, coaches, and facilitators to expand capability offerings.
• Oversee contracts, program management, and quality assurance for all external partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience focused on leadership or organizational development.
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing leadership development programs across multiple levels.
• Strong facilitation skills with experience engaging audiences at all leadership levels, including senior executives.
• Experience designing and evaluating learning solutions (workshops, virtual sessions, eLearning, blended learning).
• Experience using leadership assessments, 360s, or diagnostic tools (preferred).
• Proven consulting skills and ability to influence leaders without authority.
• Strong presentation, communication, coaching, relationship-building, and storyboarding skills.
• Ability to operate independently, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and professional presence; ability to navigate a growing, global environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• Professional certifications (ATD, ICF, SHRM‑SCP, or assessment certifications such as Hogan, Korn Ferry, Insights) highly preferred.
• Experience in the professional services industry preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard business hours.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Benefits

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $135,000 - $150,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodation

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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