Senior Manager - Global Leadership Development

Weatherford has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager - Global Leadership Development based in Houston, TX. This role serves as the enterprise leader for building leadership capability across all levels-from frontline supervisors to executives.

The role is responsible for shaping and executing a global leadership development strategy aligned to business priorities, with a strong emphasis on measurable impact. The ideal candidate brings strategic vision, strong execution discipline, and the ability to lead with credibility, influence senior stakeholders, and manage a global team of learning professionals.

Location: Houston, TX (On-site, up to 20% travel)

Reporting to: Talent Management Executive

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Leadership Development Strategy & Execution

• Define and lead a comprehensive leadership development strategy aligned to enterprise priorities and competency frameworks.
• Design and scale programs across all leadership levels (emerging, frontline, mid-level, and senior leaders), grounded in operational and technology environments.
• Develop targeted programs for high-potential talent to accelerate readiness and succession.
• Continuously evolve offerings based on business needs, leadership trends, AI/digital advancements, and learner feedback.

Leadership Framework & Infrastructure

• Own and maintain the enterprise leadership competency framework.
• Build scalable development infrastructure, including learning pathways, program design, and supporting tools.
• Integrate modern learning approaches (blended, experiential, cohort-based) and leverage technology (AI, simulations, digital coaching) to enhance learning at scale.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with business leaders, HRBPs, and COEs to identify capability gaps and align development initiatives with business priorities.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to foster a culture of continuous learning and leadership growth.
• Ensure alignment of development efforts with succession planning and enterprise talent strategy.

Vendor & Partnership Management

• Select and manage external partners to extend internal capabilities, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with Weatherford's culture.
• Oversee contracting, integration, and performance of all external learning solutions.

Facilitation & Delivery

• Facilitate senior-level programs, workshops, and leadership sessions with strong executive presence.
• Lead and develop a global learning team to deliver consistent, high-impact programs.
• Build internal facilitation capability and provide leadership coaching as needed.

Measurement & Impact

• Establish and track metrics to assess effectiveness, adoption, and business impact of programs.
• Translate insights into actionable improvements and demonstrate ROI to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in leadership development, L&D, or talent management, including 8+ years leading teams.
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and scale leadership programs across all levels.
• Experience building leadership frameworks and development ecosystems in dynamic or transforming organizations.
• Strong enterprise leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills in matrixed environments.
• Expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Experience managing vendors, coaches, and external partners.
• Strong facilitation and executive communication skills.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and learning technologies.

Preferred

• Certifications in coaching, facilitation, or assessments (e.g., ICF, Hogan, DISC, DDI, FranklinCovey, Berkman).

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About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

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Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.