Director, General Management Leadership Development Program (GMLDP)

LexisNexis•Raleigh, NY

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is seeking a strategic and experienced HR leader to drive the establishment and development of the General Management Leadership Development Program (GMLDP). This program will serve as the company’s primary source of future General Managers, Business Unit Leaders, Operational talent, and Strategy leads. The role involves creating and scaling a world-class program, partnering with executive leadership to identify future talent needs, developing strategic relationships with universities, and leading recruitment and development efforts for program participants. A key focus will be on leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance talent management and leadership development, ensuring participants gain practical AI fluency. The Director will also manage program operations, budget, and continuous improvement based on feedback and outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
12-15 years of experience in one or more of the following: Human Resources, General Management, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Consulting, Executive Development, High-Potential Talent Programs
Demonstrated track record of success in large, complex global organizations
Collaborative and humble approach to work
Naturally attracts exceptional talent and builds 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
Communicates effectively with students, managers and senior executives and with both internal and external stakeholders
Successful coach and people-developer
Depth of experience using AI tools and technology in the course of performing the role in a technology enabled corporate setting.

Nice To Haves

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, Master’s in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field)

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, including establishing 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.
Work directly with General Managers, functional leaders, and business presidents 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.
For the inaugural cohort, recruit and hire 5–10 participants for future program entry.
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.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Professional growth within a global organization committed to innovation and continuous improvement
Appealing working prospect for our people
Numerous wellbeing initiatives
Shared parental leave
Study assistance
Sabbaticals
Working flexible hours
Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
Wellness: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death 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
Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
Annual incentive bonus