Senior Manager, Leadership Development

Position Summary Senior Manager, Leadership Development – Own the design, development, and execution of IEM’s leadership development strategy, building a holistic, multi‑tiered development ecosystem from the ground up. Reports to: Director of Talent Management. Ideal Candidate Profile Strategic thinker with a track record in designing, executing, and facilitating leadership development programs in manufacturing or high‑growth industrial environments. Passionate about people development and building scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Leadership Development Strategy & Program Design Own the end‑to‑end design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive leadership development strategy aligned to organizational goals, business priorities, and leadership competencies. Build and manage a multi‑tiered development framework addressing the distinct needs of frontline leaders, mid‑level managers, and senior and executive leaders. Design scalable, practical development experiences grounded in the realities of a manufacturing environment. Continuously assess and evolve program content to reflect current leadership trends, emerging business priorities, and learner feedback. Design targeted development programs for high‑potential leaders identified through IEM’s talent review process. Leadership Framework & Infrastructure Design and implement IEM’s leadership competency framework, establishing a clear and consistent foundation for leadership expectations. Establish the foundational infrastructure for enterprise leadership development, including program frameworks, learning pathways, facilitation guides, and supporting tools and resources. Make strategic build‑vs‑buy decisions, curating best‑in‑class external content to complement internal programs. Vendor, External Partner & Coach Management Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with external vendors, content providers, and facilitators. Serve as the primary point of contact for all external development partners, managing selection, contracting, and ongoing relationship management. Identify and manage a network of external coaches aligned with IEM’s philosophy and goals. Ensure external solutions integrate seamlessly with internal programs and reflect IEM’s culture and values. Facilitation & Delivery Design and facilitate leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences across all levels, functions, and sites. Serve as a credible, engaging facilitator adaptable across diverse audiences. Apply coaching skills and principles within group and programmatic contexts to deepen leader self‑awareness, growth, and behavior change. Coach and support internal facilitators and subject matter experts to extend delivery capacity. Measurement & Impact Design and implement a robust evaluation framework to measure program effectiveness, learner growth, and business impact. Track, analyze, and report key learning metrics, translating data into actionable recommendations. Demonstrate clear ROI on leadership development investments through quantitative and qualitative measures. Stakeholder Partnership & Collaboration Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to identify leadership capability gaps. Build trusted relationships across the organization to champion continuous learning. Collaborate with senior leaders and HR to ensure development programs support high‑potential talent. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field. 8+ years of progressive experience in Leadership Development, Learning & Development, or Talent Management. Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and facilitating leadership development programs in manufacturing or industrial environments. Proven track record building leadership development programs from the ground up in high‑growth or rapidly evolving organizations, including competency models and multi-tiered pathways. Experience supporting organizations navigating rapid growth, large-scale change, or significant transformation. Ability to operate effectively as an individual contributor, owning complex programs end-to-end. Experience designing and delivering development programs for high‑potential populations. Expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design as applied to leadership development. Strong vendor and external partner management experience, including coach network management, partner selection, contracting, and ongoing relationship oversight. Experience building and presenting ROI and impact analyses to senior audiences. Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills with comfort engaging diverse audiences across sites. Experience with LMS platforms and learning technology tools. Preferred Qualifications Certifications in coaching, facilitation, or assessments (ICF, FranklinCovey, DDI, Hogan, DiSC, KornFerry). Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR, or related discipline. Relevant certifications in leadership development, coaching, or talent management. Location Fully remote with up to 50% travel to IEM facilities, supplier sites, or for offsite meetings and conferences. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $160,000 - $185,000. Compensation will consider internal equity and may vary based on geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided. Benefits include medical, financial, and other benefits designed to support well-being, growth, and long-term success. Non-Discrimination Statement IEM does not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristic protected by law. 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