Leadership Development Programs Lead

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search is partnering with a global organization to hire a Leadership & Professional Development Coordinator. This role sits at the center of the employee learning efforts, turning development ideas into polished, well-executed experiences.

This role is based in downtown Chicago, in-office five days a week, and involves coordinating leadership programs, onboarding, technical learning, and company events for a diverse, multi-country audience.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in learning operations, employee development, HR, or program management.
• Strong track record organizing complex projects and keeping them on schedule.
• Excellent judgment, follow-through, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build program timelines and coordinate steps from planning to completion.
• Organize calendars, communications, materials, facilitators, virtual and in-person logistics.
• Maintain learning records and generate participation/completion reports.
• Collaborate with leaders, HR partners, coaches, and external providers.
• Coordinate cross-country programs and time zones; monitor feedback for improvement.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Cross-team coordination

LMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or comparable experience

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

AI productivity tools

Job description

Buckingham Search is partnering with a global organization to hire a Leadership & Professional Development Coordinator. This role sits at the center of the employee learning efforts, turning development ideas into polished, well-executed experiences.

This role is based in downtown Chicago, in-office five days a week, and involves coordinating leadership programs, onboarding, technical learning, and company events for a diverse, multi-country audience.