J.S. Held LLC · 1 day ago
Leadership Development Lead
J.S. Held LLC is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients. The Leadership Development Lead will set the enterprise leadership development strategy and lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences that build a strong, inclusive leadership bench.
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Responsibilities
Leadership Development Strategy & Governance
Define and maintain the enterprise leadership development strategy aligned with business goals, culture, and talent priorities
Utilize and govern leadership competency frameworks and capability models across all levels of the organization
Advise senior leaders on leadership capability needs, organizational effectiveness, and talent pipeline health
Program Design, Delivery & Facilitation
Design, deliver, and continuously improve blended learning experiences including workshops, eLearning, virtual sessions, coaching, and peer‑learning formats
Facilitate engaging leadership development sessions for leaders at all levels, including senior executives
Lead design and implementation of enterprise‑level onboarding programs for managers and employees
Leverage modern learning technologies, AI‑enabled tools, and LXPs to enhance learning accessibility and impact
Leadership Pipeline & Succession Support
Partner with Talent Management to align leadership development initiatives with succession planning and high‑potential strategies
Build and manage high‑potential development programs and readiness pipelines for future leaders
Oversee leadership assessments such as 360s, diagnostics, and personality inventories; manage vendor partnerships as needed
Provide or coordinate executive coaching engagements to accelerate growth for key leaders
Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong partnerships across HR, business units, and senior leadership to ensure leadership priorities are integrated across the enterprise
Communicate program strategies, expectations, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Measurement, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Define KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven methodologies to measure effectiveness of leadership development efforts
Evaluate programs, identify insights, and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership
Lead continuous improvement cycles informed by data, research, and best practices in learning and leadership
Vendor & Partner Management
Identify, evaluate, and manage external vendors, academic partners, coaches, and facilitators to expand capability offerings
Oversee contracts, program management, and quality assurance for all external partnerships
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience focused on leadership or organizational development
Demonstrated success designing and implementing leadership development programs across multiple levels
Strong facilitation skills with experience engaging audiences at all leadership levels, including senior executives
Experience designing and evaluating learning solutions (workshops, virtual sessions, eLearning, blended learning)
Proven consulting skills and ability to influence leaders without authority
Strong presentation, communication, coaching, relationship-building, and storyboarding skills
Ability to operate independently, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities
High attention to detail and professional presence; ability to navigate a growing, global environment
Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or related field required; Master's degree or MBA preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Preferred
Experience using leadership assessments, 360s, or diagnostic tools
Master's degree or MBA
Professional certifications (ATD, ICF, SHRM‑SCP, or assessment certifications such as Hogan, Korn Ferry, Insights) highly preferred
Experience in the professional services industry preferred
Benefits
Flexible Time Off policy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k Match
Commuter Benefit
Company
J.S. Held LLC
J.S.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Lovell Minnick Partners
2019-05-20Acquired
2015-10-30Private Equity
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