Senior Manager – Global Leadership Development

Weatherford•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Weatherford has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager – Global Leadership Development based in Houston, TX. This role serves as the enterprise leader for building leadership capability across all levels—from frontline supervisors to executives. The role is responsible for shaping and executing a global leadership development strategy aligned to business priorities, with a strong emphasis on measurable impact. The ideal candidate brings strategic vision, strong execution discipline, and the ability to lead with credibility, influence senior stakeholders, and manage a global team of learning professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or related field.
15+ years of experience in leadership development, L&D, or talent management, including 8+ years leading teams.
Proven ability to design, deliver, and scale leadership programs across all levels.
Experience building leadership frameworks and development ecosystems in dynamic or transforming organizations.
Strong enterprise leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills in matrixed environments.
Expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design.
Experience managing vendors, coaches, and external partners.
Strong facilitation and executive communication skills.
Familiarity with LMS platforms and learning technologies.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in coaching, facilitation, or assessments (e.g., ICF, Hogan, DISC, DDI, FranklinCovey, Berkman).

Responsibilities

Define and lead a comprehensive leadership development strategy aligned to enterprise priorities and competency frameworks.
Design and scale programs across all leadership levels (emerging, frontline, mid-level, and senior leaders), grounded in operational and technology environments.
Develop targeted programs for high-potential talent to accelerate readiness and succession.
Continuously evolve offerings based on business needs, leadership trends, AI/digital advancements, and learner feedback.
Own and maintain the enterprise leadership competency framework.
Build scalable development infrastructure, including learning pathways, program design, and supporting tools.
Integrate modern learning approaches (blended, experiential, cohort-based) and leverage technology (AI, simulations, digital coaching) to enhance learning at scale.
Partner with business leaders, HRBPs, and COEs to identify capability gaps and align development initiatives with business priorities.
Build strong relationships across the organization to foster a culture of continuous learning and leadership growth.
Ensure alignment of development efforts with succession planning and enterprise talent strategy.
Select and manage external partners to extend internal capabilities, ensuring quality, scalability, and alignment with Weatherford’s culture.
Oversee contracting, integration, and performance of all external learning solutions.
Facilitate senior-level programs, workshops, and leadership sessions with strong executive presence.
Lead and develop a global learning team to deliver consistent, high-impact programs.
Build internal facilitation capability and provide leadership coaching as needed.
Establish and track metrics to assess effectiveness, adoption, and business impact of programs.
Translate insights into actionable improvements and demonstrate ROI to senior stakeholders.