Leadership Development Consultant

APS • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

The Leadership Development Consultant plays a key role in helping APS grow strong, capable leaders who can meet today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow. By designing and delivering leadership development programs, this role strengthens individual performance, builds leadership capability across the organization, and supports APS’s mission to serve Arizona communities safely, reliably, and responsibly. The impact shows up in confident leaders, engaged employees, and an organization ready for the future.

What Your Day Would Be Like:

Designing leadership development programs that help leaders succeed today and grow into future roles
Partnering with executives, leaders, and HR business partners to understand development needs and priorities
Facilitating and supporting leadership learning experiences that drive real behavior change
Evaluating program effectiveness and using insights to continuously improve leadership offerings
Providing consultation and thought partnership on leadership development strategies across the organization

Who We’re Looking For:

Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating leadership development programs
Strong consultation and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner across levels of the organization
Understanding of leadership development principles and adult learning practices
Ability to translate organizational needs into practical, impactful development solutions
A collaborative, people-focused approach aligned with APS’s commitment to growth and community impact

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Training and Development, Human Resources or other job-related field from an accredited college or university
• PLUS eight (8) years' experience in training curriculum development, leadership development, process or instructional design and training.
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience in training curriculum development, process or instructional design and training equaling 12 years is required.
• Deep knowledge of leadership development theories, methodologies, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to provide impact and effective guidance to leaders at various levels, including executives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate both leadership and program effectiveness, collect and analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive leadership development solutions and programming aligned with the leadership development strategy and organizational goals and values
• Identify leadership development needs and skill/competency gaps through assessments, feedback, and talent reviews and design and deliver engaging leadership development programs, including workshops, training sessions, and experiential learning opportunities based on analysis.
• Collaborate with internal HR partners to develop scaled solutions for critical populations across the enterprise.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership development initiatives, gather feedback, and make recommendations for program enhancements.
• Manage program(s) operating budget, including tools & resources needed for successful program execution.
• Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging trends, and research in leadership development to ensure cutting-edge approaches are integrated into the programs.
• Collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and subject matter experts to leverage their expertise and resources when necessary
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and leadership excellence by promoting leadership development opportunities throughout the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees