Leadership Development Programs Manager

Greenville Chamber•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leadership Development Programs Manager plays a central role in connecting Greenville's business community and its future workforce by bringing various leadership programs to life. This detail-oriented position involves managing over 50 program sessions, events, and experiences annually, requiring meticulous planning, coordination, communication, and follow-through. Working closely with the Executive Director/Vice President, the Manager will gain a deep understanding of the programs, their traditions, relationships, and objectives, progressively taking on more responsibility. The role is ideal for someone who excels at forward planning, managing multiple timelines and details simultaneously, and ensuring a seamless experience for participants, volunteers, speakers, and partners through exceptional behind-the-scenes execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in leadership, education, business, communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Three or more years of relevant experience preferred in program coordination, event management, leadership development, education, nonprofit organizations, Chamber programs, community engagement, or a related field.
Experience coordinating projects, events, deadlines, and multiple stakeholder relationships.
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with a variety of personalities and levels of leadership.
Ability to follow established processes while also identifying opportunities for improvement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning CRM, registration, project management, and other technology platforms.
Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while remaining highly collaborative and comfortable seeking direction when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting budgets, program data, participant feedback, or performance measures preferred.
Eager learner — interested in understanding the programs, community, relationships, and Chamber culture while developing greater program ownership.
Relationship-centered — builds positive relationships with participants, volunteers, business leaders, community partners, and colleagues.
Proactive communicator with strong follow-through — keeps others informed, asks questions, anticipates concerns, tracks details, and closes loops.
Practical problem solver — works through day-to-day challenges, adapts when circumstances change, and knows when to seek guidance.
Collaborative and coachable — works effectively with a supervisor and teammates, welcomes feedback, and adjusts as responsibilities evolve.
Calm and adaptable — manages events, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unexpected needs professionally.
Growth-oriented — interested in developing greater program management, facilitation, relationship management, and leadership capabilities over time.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute a high volume of leadership programs, sessions, and events in tandem with the Executive Director/Vice President, progressively assuming greater ownership and independent decision-making.
Develop a strong understanding of each program’s purpose, history, curriculum, stakeholder relationships, and operational requirements.
Coordinate program logistics, including calendars, registrations, venues, speakers, facilitators, meals, transportation, materials, communications, evaluations, and follow-up.
Maintain timelines, checklists, participant records, procedures, and other systems to ensure deadlines and commitments are met.
Serve as a responsive point of contact for participants, alumni, volunteers, speakers, sponsors, and community partners, escalating issues when appropriate.
Support steering committees and volunteer leaders by coordinating meetings, preparing materials, communicating assignments, and following up on action items.
Support participant recruitment, selection, onboarding, engagement, and ongoing program communications.
Implement established curriculum and program experiences while identifying opportunities to strengthen participant experience and operational efficiency.
Gather participant and stakeholder feedback and work with the Executive Director/Vice President to identify appropriate program improvements.
Assist with program budgets, revenues and expenses, sponsor commitments, participation data, evaluations, and assigned KPIs.
Support sponsor stewardship and recognition in coordination with the Executive Director/Vice President, Business Engagement Manager, and other Chamber staff.
Maintain accurate program documentation and strengthen templates, procedures, and shared systems to improve consistency and cross-training.
Represent the Chamber professionally and collaborate across the Talent & Leadership team and Chamber, communicating priorities, needs, and potential challenges in a timely manner.