Leadership Development Program Manager

finning; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive CAD 110k–125k salary

Annual performance bonus

Defined contribution pension

Health and wellness benefits

Paid vacation days

Global HR network access

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking a Leadership Development Program Manager to design, implement, and scale leadership programs across diverse levels, from emerging leaders to executives. You will shape pathways, mentoring, and learning journeys while coordinating vendors, communications, and participant experiences in a global context.

Based in Canada with a flexible hybrid model in Edmonton or Calgary, the role offers exposure to executive leadership, competitive compensation, a defined contribution

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive leadership development or related HR experience.
• Experience designing and delivering leadership programs in large, complex organizations.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and manage cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, delivery, and evaluation of leadership programs for all levels.
• Develop leadership pathways, mentoring, cohorts and learning journeys.
• Coordinate vendors, speakers, and participant experiences.
• Ensure programs align with Finning’s strategy, culture and leadership expectations.
• Develop dashboards and reports to show program impact.

Skills

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data analysis

Executive communication

Job description

Company: Finning Canada

Number of Openings: 1

Worker Type: Permanent

Position Overview

Leadership Development Program Manager

Build the Next Generation of Leaders at Finning

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to build and shape Finning's global leadership development strategy in a newly created, high-impact role.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership, including opportunities to partner with senior leaders across Canada, South America, the UK and Ireland.
• The ability to influence the future leadership pipeline of the world's largest Caterpillar dealer and help drive organizational success at a global scale.
• A collaborative and purpose-driven environment where leadership, sustainability, safety, and employee development are business priorities.
• The opportunity to design innovative leadership, talent, succession, and high-potential development programs that create meaningful career growth for employees.
• Competitive compensation of $110,000 - $125,000, plus annual performance bonus and a defined contribution pension program.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements based in either Edmonton or Calgary.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and access to a global network of HR, talent, and business leaders.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that support you and your family and paid vacation days.

Job Description

What You'll Do

Leadership Development

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, senior, and executive leaders.
• Develop leadership pathways, learning journeys, mentoring programs, cohort experiences, and development resources.
• Facilitate program delivery and coordinate vendors, speakers, communications, and participant experiences.
• Ensure leadership programs align with Finning’s business strategy, culture, and leadership expectations.

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Support enterprise talent reviews, succession planning processes, and high-potential leadership development programs.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify leadership pipeline gaps and development priorities.
• Analyze talent data, readiness assessments, and development needs to inform succession strategies.
• Prepare talent insights and recommendations for executive leadership discussions.

Program Governance & Reporting

• Manage program plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Measure program effectiveness through data analysis, participation metrics, and outcome tracking.li>
• Maintain talent and leadership program data within Workday and other systems.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and executive-ready presentations that communicate impact and results.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders, HR teams, external partners, and program participants.
• Facilitate talent and leadership discussions that drive practical development actions.
• Balance global consistency with regional business needs while fostering collaboration across geographies.

Culture & Employee Engagement

• Support leadership-related initiatives connected to employee engagement, culture, inclusion, safety, sustainability, and employee experience.
• Translate engagement survey data, program feedback, and leadership insights into actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and leadership capability across the business.

What You Bring

Required Experience

• Approximately 7-10 years of progressive experience in leadership development, talent management, organizational development, learning and development, human resources, succession planning, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development or talent programs within large, complex organizations.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong program and project management experience with demonstrated success executing enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Experience developing executive presentations, talent reviews, governance materials, and strategic recommendations.

Knowledge & Expertise

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