Director, General Management Leadership Development Program (GMLDP)

Preferred Locations New York City, Dayton, OH or Raleigh, NC. Candidates outside of these locations will be expected to travel to these and other locations, as required. About Us LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers across the global legal market with leading information, analytics, and technology solutions. We support law firms, corporate legal departments, and government entities in advancing the rule of law and improving legal outcomes. About the Role Reporting to the Vice President, North America Human Resources, the Director will drive the establishment and development of the General Management Leadership Development Program, which will support the future pipeline of leaders within LexisNexis Legal and Professional. Responsibilities Create and scale a General Management Leadership Development Program that serves as the company’s primary source of future General Managers, Business Unit Leaders, Operational talent and Strategy leads. Design and launch a world-class General Management Leadership Development Program. Establish program vision, operating model, governance, and success metrics. Develop participant selection criteria and assessment methodologies. Create rotational frameworks and developmental experiences. Design program branding, value proposition, and long-term growth strategy. Build a sustainable talent pipeline model that aligns with enterprise succession needs. Partner with executive leadership to identify future talent needs and to develop meaningful rotational assignments. Secure executive sponsorship and engagement across the enterprise. Facilitate talent reviews and participant placement discussions. Ensure participants receive high-impact assignments with measurable business outcomes. Develop strategic relationships with leading universities and business schools. Establish partnerships with faculty, career centers, honors programs, and student organizations. Create annual campus engagement and recruiting strategies. Build a differentiated employer brand that attracts high‑potential leadership talent. Represent the company at recruiting events, conferences, leadership forums, and university programs. Lead recruitment efforts for annual cohorts. Design candidate assessment processes. Evaluate candidates for leadership potential, learning agility, business acumen, initiative, and cultural impact. Partner with executives on final selection decisions. Deliver an exceptional candidate experience. Recruit and hire 5–10 participants for the inaugural cohort. Design onboarding experiences and development journeys. Create leadership curriculum and learning experiences. Coordinate executive speakers, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities. Establish coaching and sponsorship frameworks. Monitor participant performance and development throughout the program. Support post‑program placement and career progression. Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve recruiting, assessment, learning, and talent development. Ensure program participants develop practical AI fluency and understand how AI is reshaping business leadership. Identify innovative approaches to talent management and leadership development. Serve as an advocate for experimentation, learning, and modernization. Manage program budget and resources. Measure program outcomes and effectiveness. Track retention, promotion rates, inclusive representation, and leadership pipeline impact. Continuously improve program design based on participant and executive feedback. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. 12–15 years of experience in Human Resources, General Management, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Consulting, Executive Development, or High‑Potential Talent Programs. Demonstrated track record of success in large, complex global organizations. Collaborative and humble approach to work. Natural ability to attract exceptional talent and build trusted relationships. High initiative and ability to work quickly in a change‑rich environment. Demonstrated ability to work with and influence senior leaders; builds credibility. Effective communication with students, managers and senior executives, and with both internal and external stakeholders. Successful coach and people‑developer. Preferred Experience Experience designing and launching programs from inception. Experience working directly with executive leadership teams. Experience recruiting top‑tier university talent. Experience within technology, information services, consulting, professional services, or growth‑oriented organizations. Strong understanding of AI and its impact on business and leadership. Graduate degree (MBA or Master’s in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field). Benefits Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi‑carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits. Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan. Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time‑off Programs. Disability, Life and Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity. Family Benefits: including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits. Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts. Paid leave to participate in Employee Resource Groups and volunteer with a charity of choice. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, flexible working arrangements. Salary Primary Location Base Pay Range: New York, NY $163,300 - $303,300 . U.S. National Base Pay Range: $136,100 - $252,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. 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