Leadership Development Manager - Business Specialization

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Houston, TX

17h•$108,600 - $135,000

About The Position

The Leadership Development Manager - Business Specialization is the strategic owner and architect of the organization’s business-specific leadership development portfolio. The role designs, implements, and continuously improves customized leadership development experiences that build leadership capability and drive business performance across functions, market areas, and teams. It serves as the primary consultant and subject matter expert, translating business strategies, organizational priorities, and capability needs into targeted development solutions. The manager leads the strategy and evolution of customized leadership development solutions in partnership with HR, business leaders, Talent Management, instructional design resources, and facilitation partners. The role assesses leadership needs, defines development strategies, manages a portfolio of initiatives, and delivers scalable solutions that enhance leadership effectiveness and business performance. It also monitors program effectiveness and business impact, coaches and mentors participants, and facilitates learning experiences as needed. Occasional travel may be required based on business needs, stakeholder partnerships, and program support. The expected U.S. base pay range is $108,600–$135,000; the actual offer may be influenced by experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. Eligible employees receive a competitive total compensation package, with benefits that may vary by site.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior, Organizational Communication, or a similar area of study, or a high school diploma and four years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree.
Seven years of previous experience supporting leader development through programmatic delivery and coaching, in addition to the education requirement.
Demonstrated knowledge of leadership development, talent development, adult learning principles, and organizational effectiveness.
Strong consulting and diagnostic skills to assess business needs, identify leadership capability gaps, and recommend targeted development solutions.
Ability to align leadership development strategies and initiatives with business objectives, organizational priorities, and workforce capability needs.
Experience partnering with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to influence decisions and drive adoption of development initiatives.
Ability to build credibility and serve as a trusted advisor to leaders at multiple organizational levels.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including navigating competing priorities and influencing without direct authority.
Knowledge of instructional design principles and learning methodologies, with the ability to contribute to solution design and development when needed.
Effective facilitation and presentation skills, including the ability to lead leadership development programs and workshops as needed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to varied audiences.
Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while executing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Occasional travel may be required; candidates must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative if needed for air travel or access to federal property.

Nice To Haves

No separate preferred qualifications beyond the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, prioritization, and oversight of customized leadership development solutions for function-specific, market-specific, and team-specific capability needs.
Serve as the primary leadership development consultant to business functions, market areas, and teams, partnering with leaders and HR stakeholders to identify needs and priorities.
Develop and maintain a multi-year strategy and roadmap aligned with business strategy, organizational priorities, and emerging capability requirements.
Manage a portfolio of customized leadership development initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise leadership expectations, business priorities, and available resources.
Partner with instructional design and facilitation experts to develop and implement solutions aligned with business requirements and learning objectives.
Apply adult learning and instructional design principles to guide development and ensure leadership experiences are practical, relevant, and effective.
Monitor solution effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and business impact to ensure development investments deliver measurable value.
Identify opportunities to scale, enhance, or optimize customized leadership development offerings as business needs and organizational priorities evolve.
Provide leadership coaching, mentoring, and guidance to participants to help them achieve learning goals and strengthen leadership capabilities.
Develop and execute communication strategies to launch and promote customized solutions and maintain stakeholder engagement through various channels and technology.
Facilitate leadership development workshops, learning experiences, and team effectiveness sessions as needed to support business objectives and program outcomes.