Leadership Development Program Specialist

GEICO • Tampa, FL

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is central to how GEICO builds future leaders, from campus talent through supervisors and aspiring managers. The specialist will design and deliver high impact leadership development experiences that build readiness, skills, and confidence while directly supporting business performance. Acting as both a strategic partner and hands-on program leader, this individual will translate business needs into engaging learning journeys that blend cohort programs, rotations, mentoring, and real-world application. The role involves managing programs end to end, partnering closely with business and HR leaders, using data to continuously improve outcomes, and ensuring learning experiences scale with quality and impact. This is an opportunity to create programs that go beyond training, shaping how future leaders think, grow, and lead.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leadership development or talent management
• Ability to use data and business intelligence tools to identify skill gaps and measure the effectiveness of programs and inform decisions
• Advanced financial literacy and a solid grasp of key business metrics (budget, ROI, and financial levers)
• Project planning and execution across multiple initiatives, including timeline development, milestone tracking, risk and dependency management, and coordination amid competing priorities, resource constraints, and shifting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that demonstrate program impact, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and engage senior leaders with confidence and executive presence
• Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to manage complex, dependency‑heavy programs, prioritize across concurrent initiatives
• Demonstrates strong analytical, creative, and strategic thinking to diagnose root causes, solve complex challenges, adapt to fast changing environments, and make sound decisions while balancing competing stakeholder priorities and business objectives
• Brings strong business acumen and a consultative, change aware approach to learning, enabling influence without authority
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong judgement and thoughtful risk management
• Critical thinking skills, ability to look ahead and proactively manage potential issues
• High attention to detail and organized
• Strong work ethics, integrity, professionalism and ability to perform independently as well as part of a team
• Highly motivated and flexible, demonstrates growth mindset
• Experience using workplace technologies such as MS Office including intermediate Copilot/ChatGPT
• SharePoint Design Skills
• Power Automate (basic workflows) and Apps (basic forms and integrations)

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years within the financial services sector
• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or related field
• Familiarity with Workday Learning courses and basic system navigation

Responsibilities

• Structure comprehensive development programs including cohort-based initiatives, rotational assignments, mentoring components, and developmental projects
• Design multi-module learning journeys with clear competency frameworks, progression pathways, and measurable outcomes
• Pilot innovative approaches including adaptive learning, gamification, microlearning, and social learning platforms
• Continuously evaluate and enhance program design based on feedback, impact data, and market trends
• Conduct needs assessments using surveys, interviews, focus groups, competency gap analysis, and performance data review
• Identify critical skill gaps, development priorities, and opportunities for targeted leadership interventions
• Serve as internal consultant to business leaders on leadership development strategies and solutions
• Manage full program lifecycle from needs assessment through evaluation: scoping, design, vendor selection, delivery, and impact measurement
• Coordinate rotational assignments including placement planning, stakeholder alignment, progress tracking, and transition support
• Oversee cohort-based programs ensuring consistent participant experience, timely completion, and achievement of learning objectives
• Manage virtual learning sessions: platform configuration, facilitator briefings, engagement strategies, technical support, and recording
• Coordinate complex schedules for participants, facilitators, executives, and guest speakers across multiple concurrent programs
• Maintain program documentation: participant rosters, attendance records, completion tracking, certification issuance, and compliance records
• Track participant career progression and long-term program impact on retention, promotion rates, and advancement
• Address participant questions, concerns, and technical issues with responsive, service-oriented approach
• Foster cohort connection and peer learning through networking events, discussion forums, collaborative projects, and alumni communities
• Define and track key performance indicators: participation rates, completion rates, satisfaction scores, competency gains, behavior change, and business impact
• Collect and analyze program data using LMS reports, survey platforms, assessment tools, and HR analytics systems
• Facilitate / co-facilitate leadership development workshops, seminars, and learning sessions for diverse audiences (emerging leaders, mid-level managers)
• Partner with business unit leaders, functional heads, and senior executives to identify leadership development needs aligned with strategic priorities
• Engage program sponsors, executive champions, mentors, and coaches to ensure active participation and program advocacy
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to review program design, gather input, communicate progress, and celebrate participant achievements
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, and Compensation teams to integrate programs with talent processes
• Work with Communications to promote programs, share success stories, and build organizational awareness of development opportunities
• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and business cases for leadership development investments
• Communicate program outcomes and ROI to senior leadership through data-driven storytelling and impact dashboards

Benefits

• Compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future
• Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being
• Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation
• A 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
• Performance and recognition-based incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• Workplace flexibility
• GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level