Leadership & Talent Development Architect

ECG Management Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ECG Management Consultants is seeking a Talent Development Manager in Chicago to design and drive enterprise-wide leadership programs. You will partner with senior leaders to shape development initiatives, build leadership capability, and use data to prove impact on engagement and performance.

The role requires 8+ years in talent development, strong coaching, and the ability to influence across functions in a hybrid work setting. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in talent development or related disciplines.
• Experience designing and facilitating leadership and manager training programs.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, healthcare, or matrixed environments.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and group coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Create learning journeys that build critical leadership capabilities, including communication, coaching, feedback, accountability, emotional intelligence, inclusion, and strategic thinking.
• Partner with business leaders to identify leadership development needs and align solutions with organizational goals.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, behavioral change indicators, and business outcomes.
• Design and deliver manager training programs focused on people leadership fundamentals.
• Coach leaders and managers on employee development, performance management, difficult conversations, team effectiveness, and leadership challenges.
• Develop tools, resources, and guides that strengthen manager capability and confidence.
• Consult with leaders on employee development strategies and talent-related challenges.
• Partner with human resources to support career development initiatives, talent reviews, and succession planning processes.
• Collaborate with human resources partners to strengthen talent management practices and employee growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with the DIB manager to develop programs that promote employee engagement, inclusion, belonging, and career growth.
• Optimize assessment tools and feedback data to support employee and leadership development.
• Establish metrics and evaluation methods to assess development program effectiveness.
• Analyze application, engagement, and performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership regarding talent development outcomes and future initiatives.

Skills

Leadership development

Coaching

Facilitation

Change management

People manager training

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Data-driven insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, psychology, education, business, or a related field

Job description

ECG Management Consultants is seeking a Talent Development Manager in Chicago to design and drive enterprise-wide leadership programs. You will partner with senior leaders to shape development initiatives, build leadership capability, and use data to prove impact on engagement and performance.

The role requires 8+ years in talent development, strong coaching, and the ability to influence across functions in a hybrid work setting. Travel up to 20% may be required.