Leadership Development Manager - Business Specialization

WM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking a Leadership Development Manager - Business Specialization to own the strategy and delivery of customized leadership development programs across functions, markets, and teams. You will partner with HR, Talent Management, and instructional design to translate business priorities into targeted development experiences.

The role requires strong consulting and coaching skills, a track record in leadership development, and the ability to scale programs while driving measurable business

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership development and adult learning principles.
• Strong consulting, diagnostic, and stakeholder-influence skills.
• Ability to align development strategies with business priorities and capability needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and oversight of customized leadership development solutions across functions and regions.
• Act as primary leadership development consultant to business functions and HR stakeholders.
• Develop multi-year strategy and roadmaps for leadership programs and measure impact.

Skills

Leadership development

Adult learning

Consulting & diagnostics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Behavior/Organizational Communication

High School Diploma with 4 years relevant experience

Job description

I. Job Summary

The Leadership Development Manager - Business Specialization is the strategic owner and architect of the organization's business-specific leadership development portfolio, responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving customized leadership development experiences that build leadership capability and drive business performance across functions, market areas, and teams. This role serves as the primary consultant and subject matter expert, translating business strategies, organizational priorities, and capability needs into targeted leadership development solutions. Combining strategic consulting, business partnership, Leadership development expertise, and solution design, the manager leads the strategy and evolution of customized leadership development solutions that address critical business priorities and strengthen organizational capability. The role partners closely with HR, business leaders, Talent Management, instructional design resources, and facilitation partners to assess leadership needs, define development strategies, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance leadership effectiveness and business performance.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, prioritization, and oversight of customized leadership development solutions designed to address function-specific, market-specific, and team-specific capability needs.
• Serve as the primary leadership development consultant for business functions, market areas, and teams, partnering with leaders and HR stakeholders to identify leadership needs and development priorities.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year strategy and roadmap of leadership development solutions aligned to business strategy, organizational priorities, and emerging capability requirements.
• Manage a portfolio of customized leadership development initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise leadership expectations, business priorities, and available resources.
• Partner with instructional design and facilitation experts to develop and implement leadership development solutions that align with business requirements and learning objectives
• Apply principles of adult learning and instructional design to guide solution development and ensure leadership experiences are practical, relevant, and effective.
• Monitor solution effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and business impact to ensure leadership development investments deliver measurable value.
• Identify opportunities to scale, enhance, or optimize leadership development customized offerings based on evolving business needs and organizational priorities.
• Provide leadership coaching, mentoring and guidance to participants to help them achieve learning goals and enhance leadership capabilities.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to effectively launch and promote customized leadership development solutions, ensuring stakeholder engagement through various channels and technology.
• Facilitate leadership development workshops, learning experiences, and team effectiveness sessions as needed to support business objectives and program outcomes

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), in Organizational Behavior, Organizational Communication, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma and 4 years of relevant experience
• 7 years Previous experience supporting the development of leaders through programmatic delivery and coaching (in addition to education requirement).
• Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership development, talent development, adult learning principles and organizational effectiveness
• Strong consulting and diagnostic skills with the ability to assess business needs, identify leadership capability gaps, and recommend targeted development solutions
• Ability to align leadership development strategies and initiatives with business objectives, organizational priorities, and workforce capability needs.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to influence decisions and drive adoption of development initiatives.
• Ability to build credibility and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders at multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills, including the ability to navigate competing priorities and influence without direct authority
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and learning methodologies with the ability to contribute to the design and development of solutions when needed.
• Effective facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to lead leadership development programs and workshops as needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.

Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while also executing priorities in a fast-paced environment

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $108, 600 - $135, 000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel may be required based on business needs, stakeholder partnerships, and leadership development program support.

• Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.