Manager, Leadership Programs & Capability Development

Ingredion Incorporated; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing resources

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition program

Employee discount

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Westchester, IL, is seeking a seasoned leader to own the end-to-end lifecycle of global leadership programs, across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats. You will design, implement, deliver, evaluate, and continually improve programs to build leadership capability across the organization.

You will lead flagship initiatives, translate strategies into scalable development journeys, and partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to deliver impactful

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, organizational development, psychology, or related field.
• Experience managing global or regional leadership development, talent development, learning, or organizational capability programs.
• Proven success designing, implementing, and managing leadership development initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong program and project management experience, including budget ownership and stakeholder management.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors, consultants, and leadership development providers.
• Strategic thinker who balances long‑term vision, operational detail, and flawless execution.
• Knowledgeable in adult learning principles, leadership development, behavioral change, and capability-building methodologies.
• Data-driven, comfortable translating feedback, analytics, and insights into actionable recommendations.
• Effective influencer who builds credibility and trust with senior leaders, HR partners, and external stakeholders.
• Digitally savvy, adaptable, and curious about emerging learning technologies, talent insights, and leadership trends.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of global leadership programs, including design, implementation, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead flagship leadership initiatives, such as LEAP and other Tier 2 and Tier 3 programs, ensuring consistent and impactful participant experiences.
• Translate leadership strategies and capability priorities into scalable, business‑relevant learning journeys and development experiences.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external learning providers to enhance program content, tools, and experiences, making effective build‑versus‑buy decisions.
• Drive program execution excellence through project planning, budget management, timeline oversight, risk mitigation, and delivery across virtual, hybrid, and in‑person formats.
• Develop practical leadership tools, resources, and enablement solutions that support leaders in the flow of work and day‑to‑day decision‑making.
• Establish and track success metrics, leveraging data and insights to improve program effectiveness and demonstrate leadership capability impact across the organization.

Skills

Leadership development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget ownership

Vendor collaboration

Data analytics

Instructional design

Change management

Strategic thinking

Influence

Leadership trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Location: Westchester
Workplace type: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of global leadership programs, including design, implementation, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead flagship leadership initiatives, such as LEAP and other Tier 2 and Tier 3 programs, ensuring consistent and impactful participant experiences.
• Translate leadership strategies and capability priorities into scalable, business‑relevant learning journeys and development experiences.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external learning providers to enhance program content, tools, and experiences, making effective build‑versus‑buy decisions.
• Drive program execution excellence through project planning, budget management, timeline oversight, risk mitigation, and delivery across virtual, hybrid, and in‑person formats.
• Develop practical leadership tools, resources, and enablement solutions that support leaders in the flow of work and day‑to‑day decision‑making.
• Establish and track success metrics, leveraging data and insights to improve program effectiveness and demonstrate leadership capability impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience managing global or regional leadership development, talent development, learning, or organizational capability programs.
• Proven success designing, implementing, and managing leadership development initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong program and project management experience, including budget ownership and stakeholder management.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors, consultants, and leadership development providers.
• Strategic thinker who balances long‑term vision, operational detail, and flawless execution.
• Knowledgeable in adult learning principles, leadership development, behavioral change, and capability‑building methodologies.
• Data‑driven, comfortable translating feedback, analytics, and insights into actionable recommendations.
• Effective influencer who builds credibility and trust with senior leaders, HR partners, and external stakeholders.
• Digitally savvy, adaptable, and curious about emerging learning technologies, talent insights, and leadership trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health, long‑term savings, and wellbeing resources.
• Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee recognition program with personalized rewards.
• Employee discount program on everyday products, services, and travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ingredion is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We accommodate job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Ingredion uses AI‑enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process. All AI‑assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.