Enterprise Leadership Development Lead

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks an accomplished enterprise leadership development professional to design and deliver cohort-based experiences for audiences ranging from individual contributors to senior directors, often partnering with executives who co-deliver content and require exceptional executive presence and credibility.

In this role you will shape participant journeys, build facilitation capability across HR and business leaders, and collaborate on enterprise talent programs to ensure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development.
• Proven expertise designing and delivering cohort-based learning experiences.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing without formal authority.
• Recognized as a highly effective facilitator who can translate insight into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilitation for enterprise leadership programs as front-of-room owner.
• Design multi-session cohort experiences (virtual and in-person).
• Translate business strategy into experiential learning.
• Observe, coach, and elevate facilitation capability across HR and business leaders.
• Synthesize insights into program improvements.

Skills

Facilitation

Leadership development

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Program design

Coaching

Learning strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-05-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Facilitates enterprise leadership development for audiences spanning individual contributors through senior directors, often partnering with executives who co-deliver content, requiring exceptional executive presence and credibility.

This role is accountable for designing and delivering high-impact cohort-based learning experiences, shaping participant journeys, and building facilitation capability across the organization.

In addition, the role contributes to the design, integration, and continuous improvement of enterprise talent management programs—partnering with senior leaders, Business HR, and HR technology teams to ensure solutions are aligned, scalable, and deliver measurable impact.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Enterprise Facilitation & Leadership Development

• Lead facilitation for enterprise high-potential, leadership, and core development programs, serving as the primary front-of-room experience owner.
• Design and deliver multi-session cohort experiences (virtual and in-person) that build leadership capability and accelerate readiness.
• Navigate complex group dynamics, challenge participants, and create high-trust environments while maintaining rigor and accountability.
• Translate business strategy into relevant, experiential learning experiences that drive behavior change and on-the-job application.
• Observe, coach, and elevate facilitation capability across HR and business leaders through feedback, modeling, and train-the-trainer approaches.

Program Strategy & Integration

• Contribute to the design and evolution of enterprise talent management programs aligned to business priorities and workforce needs.
• Partner across Talent Management to ensure alignment and cohesion across leadership development, succession, and performance processes.
• Contribute to the development of program frameworks, roles, and operating models that enable effective execution.

Program Insights & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage participant feedback, business input, and program data to continuously refine learning experiences.
• Define and monitor key success indicators tied to leadership capability and readiness and high-potential programming.
• Synthesize insights into clear recommendations for program improvement.

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, Business HR, and Centers of Excellence by translating enterprise talent priorities into scalable solutions.
• Influence outcomes without authority through expertise, credibility, and executive‑level communication.
• Shape enterprise narratives and recommendations related to talent strategy, program effectiveness, and risk.

Resources & Facilitation Enablement

• Create and continuously refine facilitator guides, participant materials, and experiential learning assets that enhance program delivery and impact.
• Ensure consistency and quality of the participant experience across cohorts through strong design standards and facilitation alignment.

Technology & Systems Partnership

• Partner with HRIS and IT to ensure talent systems effectively support program delivery and participant experience.
• Provide business input on enhancements and user experience improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (HR, OD, I/O Psychology, Adult Learning, or Business).

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development, with significant experience facilitating leadership and/or high-potential programs.
• Proven expertise designing and delivering cohort-based learning experiences and experiential development programs.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing without formal authority.
• Recognized as a highly effective facilitator who can challenge thinking, drive reflection, and translate insight into action.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized expertise as a leadership development facilitator, with advanced training or certification (e.g., ATD, IAF) and extensive experience leading high-potential or executive-level cohort programs.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate senior leader groups, navigate complex dynamics, and drive meaningful dialogue, reflection, and behavior change.
• Experience designing cohort-based or experiential leadership development journeys that accelerate readiness and performance.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and engage senior leaders in group settings.
• Experience supporting change initiatives and reinforcing behavior adoption through learning and facilitation.