Leader Development Senior Manager

Leader Development Senior Manager

Position Title: Leader Development Senior Manager

Reports to: Staff Engagement Director

This position is: Full-time; Exempt, Support-Raised

The Leader Development Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of leaders within Launch Global. Working closely with the Staff Engagement Director and organizational leaders, this individual will design and manage a comprehensive framework for leader development across the organization that aligns with the particular LG core values of abiding in Christ, cultivating a developmental culture, empowering a diverse Church to a diverse world, and Lead Develop Care principles.

The Staff Engagement Team invests in our staff's well-being and development to empower them to flourish in life and work—multiplying their Kingdom impact worldwide.

At Launch Global, we are not just building leaders—we are multiplying Kingdom impact. Your role as the Leader Development Senior Manager will empower individuals to lead with excellence, humility, and Biblical principles while preparing the Church to meet the challenges beyond our borders. If you are passionate about developing leaders who inspire transformation, this role will give you the opportunity to make an eternal impact.

Finances:

This is a full-time, support-raised position. Launch Global provides training, resources, and coaching on how to raise your own financial support. Some expenses for this role are covered by the Staff Engagement budget. The average length of time it takes Launch Global staff to raise all required financial support is three months due to the excellent training provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Launch Global is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian organization. We make employment decisions without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, or disability of a qualified individual in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2000e-1(a)), Launch Global hires individuals who affirm and adhere to our Statement of Faith and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with our sincerely held religious beliefs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leader Development Strategy
• Design and implement a leader development framework that aligns with Launch Global's core values and Lead-Develop-Care objectives.
• Collaborate with the Staff Engagement Director to create resources, events, and practices that foster leadership growth.
• Ensure that all leader development materials produce Biblically sound leadership skills relevant across all staff levels.
• Create a shared language and framework to encourage buy-in for leader development efforts.
• Develop options for U.S. and international staff that emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Organizational Integration
• Collaborate with Staff Engagement members to integrate leader development practices with other initiatives such as Care, Coaching, and MPD.
• Establish connections with the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) to identify, develop, and place the next generation of leaders within Launch Global.
• Coordinate with organizational leaders to align leader development practices and gain support across teams.
• Leader Development Activities
• Oversee and provide leadership development events, making these accessible to staff at all levels.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership programs by tracking staff development milestones, outcomes, and overall resource growth.
• Improve adoption of tools like Lead Develop Care, Clifton Strengths, and Wethos within the framework.
• Implement succession planning initiatives and create pathways for leadership roles.
• Research and Networking
• Stay informed about leadership development best practices and incorporate innovative ideas into the framework.
• Network with other organizations to identify resources and opportunities for leadership growth.
• Evaluation and Reporting
• Regularly evaluate and report on the progress and effectiveness of leader development programs.
• Provide updates and statistics to the Staff Engagement Director, highlighting successes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Organizational Participation
• Attend Launch Global conferences and retreats to engage with staff and embody the Care Team's mission.
• Raise and maintain financial support as ministry staff, demonstrating reliance on God.

Skills and Abilities

• Displays a track record of achieving results by relying on God in prayer and humility exercised in bold faith.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Displays values of humility, eagerness, and excellence.
• Takes initiative with what needs to be done and implements it.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks seamlessly.
• Solid judgment and decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal skills on par with the ability to meet and exceed these particular job expectations.
• Ability to foster team development and healthy team culture.
• Work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Willingness to pursue a healthy work, life balance.
• Ability to assess and implement improvements.
• Ability to think critically and resourcefully.
• Willingness to receive coaching and make necessary changes based on feedback from the development team and other leaders.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Training and/or certification in Lead-Develop-Care framework preferred.
• Training and/or certification in coaching preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of ministry experience, with missions familiarity preferred.
• Participation in monthly Day of Prayer and Evaluation (DOPE).
• Understand, affirm and adhere to Launch Global's Statement of Faith.
• Agree to uphold Launch Global's Vision and Mission
• Vision: The multiplication of healthy churches among unreached people groups.
• Mission: Launch Global exists to mobilize churches to develop laborers and leaders who multiply healthy churches among unreached people groups.
• Demonstrate all the character, Launch Global, and biblical values as stated in the Launch Global Staff Handbook.
• Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Participate in a child safety training program upon hire and other similar employment-related requirements.
• Maintain financial support.

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