Career and Leadership Development Consultant

First Horizon • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Career and Leadership Development Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing high-impact leadership and career development programs within First Horizon's Talent Center of Excellence. This role will oversee programs aimed at equipping leaders and high-potential associates with the skills to lead effectively, develop talent pipelines, and enhance organizational performance. The Consultant will play a key role in building and delivering programs that develop leaders across all levels, focusing on foundational, action-oriented, and advanced leadership experiences. Programs include leadership academies, rising talent initiatives, early career strategies, and succession management solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Business, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience designing, managing, and facilitating leadership development programs.
• Experience with career development, succession planning, and talent program execution.
• Experience in banking or financial services is a plus.
• Strong program management and facilitation skills (in-person and virtual).
• Proven experience in leadership development strategy and execution.
• Ability to partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with learning platforms, assessments, and leadership development tools.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using assessments to align talent with business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate programs to equip new leaders with best practices in leadership, and HR processes.
• Deliver engaging, action-based leadership development experiences through in-person and virtual programming.
• Develop mid-level leader offerings to enhance leadership effectiveness and drive team performance.
• Manage initiatives to develop leadership competencies that support strategic engagement and organizational priorities.
• Develop and implement multi-year programs to identify and cultivate emerging leaders within the organization.
• Build foundational elements for emerging leader and high-potential talent initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and future workforce needs.
• Create customized learning experiences for senior-level professionals, including talent profiling, assessments, and individualized development plans.
• Curate early career leadership strategies to build pipelines of future leaders through targeted development opportunities.
• Facilitate competency assessments, peer and client surveys, and other tools to support leadership development and succession planning.
• Partner with external vendors for leadership assessments and frameworks to enhance developmental programming.
• Develop and deliver tailored learning solutions aligned with organizational goals and workforce needs.
• Develop and execute leadership academy programming, focusing on the progression of self, team, and business leadership across cohort-based experiences.
• Support succession management by identifying high-potential associates, aligning talent to critical roles, and creating development pathways.
• Collaborate on fast-track leadership programs to address key organizational goals, such as building bench strength for revenue-producing and strategic leadership positions.
• Manage end-to-end program delivery, including program design, participant selection, facilitation, and evaluation.
• Build scalable frameworks that enhance the leadership experience while fostering a culture of continuous learning and leadership excellence.
• Ensure leadership and career development programs meet strategic objectives, attract top talent, and support retention.

Benefits

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees