Manager, Leadership Programs

Proximity Institute•Toronto, ON

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Leadership Programs is an integral member of a small, high-performing team responsible for the design, delivery and continuous improvement of leadership development programs and learning experiences for Ontario hospital leaders. Working closely with healthcare leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts, the Manager translates sector insights and emerging leadership priorities into practical learning experiences, tools, and thought leadership that strengthen leadership capacity across Ontario hospitals. The role combines stakeholder engagement, facilitation, program leadership, and thought leadership to create impactful leadership development opportunities aligned with Proximity's strategic priorities. This is an individual contributor role focused on leadership development program design and delivery, with no direct people management responsibilities.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, organizational development, program leadership, consulting, healthcare strategy, stakeholder engagement, project management or related fields
Master's degree in leadership, organizational development, adult education, business, health administration, or a related field preferred
Experience in healthcare and/or hospitals is considered an asset
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, leadership development, and use of evidence-informed approaches
Strong track record of delivering impactful results
Exceptional clarity in writing and verbal communication, with an ability to distill complex ideas into clear, logical, and actionable insights.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating efficiency and organizational skill in fast-paced environments.
Engage with hospital CEOs and senior leaders, building trust-based relationships and collaborative partnerships, with demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
Naturally function in a collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare and/or hospitals is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and execute leadership development initiatives such as roundtables and workshops that deliver exceptional value to hospital leaders, and are aligned with Proximity’s strategy
Provide leadership and subject matter expertise on leadership development topics, serving as a trusted partner to stakeholders and contributing to the development of Proximity's thought leadership
Arrange, participate in and/or facilitate information gathering methodologies such as interviews, focus groups and literature reviews to build understanding of complex leadership dilemmas and concepts, in order to customize leadership interventions that are bespoke and highly contextually relevant
Build and maintain trusted relationships with hospital leaders, healthcare stakeholders, industry partners, researchers, and academic collaborators
Continuously improve offerings by developing assessment protocols, conduct analysis, and make and implement recommendations
Manage budgets, schedule and scope of initiatives in adherence with Proximity project management practices
Support the running of the leadership development team operations by contributing to strategic planning and alignment with organizational goals, roadmap development and tracking, and performance measurement
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop publications, including short articles, business or teaching cases, and other materials that drive leadership development and strategic value
Work in partnership with internal and external research partners, including industry experts and academic leaders, to identify and develop relevant work that supports leadership development initiatives
Prepare and present at internal and external leadership meetings, board meetings and conferences
As part of a small and collaborative team, you will contribute to an “all hands on deck” environment where flexibility, ownership, and teamwork are essential.