Leadership Development Partner

Volvo Cars; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 73,347 - 136,217; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Cars is looking for a Leadership Development Specialist based in Mahwah, NJ to support leadership growth and onboarding across the Americas. The role involves designing and improving onboarding programs, ensuring effective delivery of leadership training, and evaluating learning outcomes. Candidates should have a four-year degree and at least 5 years of experience in training, with excellent communication and facilitation skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $73,347 to $136,217 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience training in both corporate and manufacturing environments.
• Strong focus on user experience during training design.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve the Americas Regional Onboarding Program.
• Ensure global leadership programs are delivered to a high standard.
• Evaluate learner outcomes and provide guidance.
• Plan and document training events, including enrollments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Training design skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Time and project management

Collaborative team player

Education

Four-year degree in Education, Training, HR or related field

Job description

The People Experience (PX) team is seeking a Leadership Development Specialist to provide hands‑on support across the Americas region, supporting leadership and employee growth and onboarding. This role partners closely with stakeholders across the entire Americas organization and at the Global Volvo Car Academy to ensure learning programs are effective, engaging, and scalable.

Location: Mahwah, NJ

What You'll Do

Onboarding

• Design, deliver and continuously improve the Americas Regional Onboarding Program in tight collaboration with Business Leaders and PX Business Partners. Support necessary customization based on target group.

Learning & Development

• Being a role model for Volvo Cars Leadership and Culture in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure global leadership programs and mandatory training are delivered to a high standard across the region. When necessary, customize to the local target group always based on business needs.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve prioritized regional learning and development programs aligned to business priorities and measured through clear KPIs.
• Engage, advise, and guide learners and evaluate the achievement of intended learning outcomes.
• Plan for and document training events including course enrollments and completion.
• Stay up to date on trends and tools in relevant areas.
• Create and run management team development workshops catered to individual team needs, assessment results, and development centers.
• Project lead learning & development initiatives.

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

What You'll Bring

• Four‑year degree in Education, Training, HR or related field, or a proven track record of being an appreciated senior leader or leadership development expert.
• At least 5 years of experience training in both a corporate and manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong training design skills, including adult learning theory and needs analysis and focus on the user experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills and including presence in the room.
• Highly organized with strong time and project management capabilities.
• Collaborative team player able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Salary: $73,347 - $136,217

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, location and company guidelines.