Global Leadership Development Lead (Train-the-Trainer)

CDW; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Senior Leadership Development Specialist to manage end-to-end frontline leadership development programs across the enterprise. You will design and deliver engaging virtual and in-person experiences, coordinate across regions, and ensure scalable, train-the-trainer solutions that align with business priorities.

You’ll partner with the Talent Development team, HR, and external vendors to measure outcomes, drive continuous improvement, and apply AI-enabled tools to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in leadership development, organizational development, HR, business, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership development, learning and development, talent development, organizational development, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing complex learning or leadership programs with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of frontline leadership development programs, including program plans, timelines, communications, participant experience, logistics, technology, vendor coordination, risks, etc.
• Coordinate regional train-the-trainer sessions for facilitators and program leads while maintaining consistent standards and adapting to local needs.
• Create clear governance, operating rhythms, stakeholder updates, and escalation paths that keep programs on track and support timely decisions.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure deliverables meet agreed scope, quality, timing, and learner experience expectations.
• Facilitate engaging virtual and in-person workshops, discussions, debriefs, assessments, and practice activities for leaders at multiple levels.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that encourages reflection, participation, peer learning, and application to real business challenges.
• Adjust facilitation approach based on audience needs, cultural context, group dynamics, and delivery format rather than relying solely on scripted content.
• Support facilitator readiness through train-the-trainer sessions, guides, observation, and feedback.
• Build trusted relationships with business leaders, HR partners, program sponsors, regional stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendors.
• Gather business and regional needs, identify cultural considerations, and translate insights into practical program and delivery recommendations.
• Balance enterprise consistency with regional relevance to support scalable leadership development across a global organization.
• Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders, influence without direct authority, and resolve issues with sound judgment and a collaborative approach.
• Have experience with end-to-end leadership development program management: Track participation, completion, learner feedback, behavior change, stakeholder satisfaction, and other agreed program outcomes.
• Use data and stakeholder input to improve content, delivery, operations, scalability, and overall learner experience.
• Stay current on leadership development practices, facilitation methods, learning technology, and AI-enabled tools, and apply relevant ideas to improve programs.

Skills

Leadership development

Facilitation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Learning technology

AI-enabled tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in leadership development, organizational development, HR, business, or related field

Tools

Workday LMS

Articulate

Synthesia

Camtasia

Canva

Brainshark

AI-enabled technology/tools

Monday.com

Smartsheet

Job description

CDW is seeking a Senior Leadership Development Specialist to manage end-to-end frontline leadership development programs across the enterprise. You will design and deliver engaging virtual and in-person experiences, coordinate across regions, and ensure scalable, train-the-trainer solutions that align with business priorities.

You’ll partner with the Talent Development team, HR, and external vendors to measure outcomes, drive continuous improvement, and apply AI-enabled tools to enhance