Specialist, Leadership Development

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Austin, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about developing leaders and building programs that shape the future of an organization? The Specialist, Leadership Development is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering manager and leadership development training courses and programs that build leadership capability and support the agency’s talent strategy. This role leads the end-to-end management of strategic leadership programs including mentorship, coaching, and high-potential development. The Specialist partners closely with Talent Development, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), and business leaders to deliver impactful, scalable leadership development experiences and facilitate learning for leaders and key talent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, organizational development, human resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience, training, and education in lieu of a degree.
Six (6) years of relevant experience, preferably in training & leadership development or a related field.
Demonstrated experience designing and delivering leadership or manager development programs.
Experience facilitating workshops for leaders and high-potential or key talent populations.
Knowledge of leadership competency models, succession planning, and talent development practices.
Advanced facilitation and presentation skills for leadership audiences.
Ability to influence others, including peers, partners, and leaders, to identify and deliver effective learning solutions.
Exceptional interpersonal skills: ability to build strong partnerships and relationships to service training needs of organization.
Ability to facilitate meaningful learning experiences for leaders at multiple levels.
Ability to perform as an effective team player and assume role of team leader as needed.
Demonstrated effectiveness in communication skills, including writing, speaking, negotiation and presentation/platform skills.
Demonstrated effectiveness in writing, presentation, meeting and facilitation skills, interpersonal communication, time management, conflict resolution and investigation skills.
Proficient in using business and communications software including Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Oracle, and other modules as needed.
Ability to be adaptable and flexible.
Ability and willingness to deliver training during non-traditional hours as needed.
Incumbent must be able to stand and sit frequently throughout an eight-hour period, reach vertically for overhead use and horizontally.
Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment.
Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver manager and leadership development programs that drive measurable improvements in leadership performance and engagement, in collaboration across the People and Culture function.
Help build an inspiring, authentic, and continuously evolving leadership culture focused on the skills and capabilities needed to support organizational growth and transformation.
Build and maintain leadership development frameworks, competency models, and curricula aligned with agency values, strategic priorities, and future capability needs.
Translate leadership competencies into practical learning experiences, tools, and development pathways.
Lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of strategic leadership programs, including mentorship, coaching, leadership exchange programs, and high-potential development initiatives.
Manage program timelines, milestones, participant selection processes, and program communications.
Partner with Talent Development, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders to proactively identify leadership development needs using stakeholder feedback, talent assessments, and workforce data to design targeted programs and resources.
Enable leaders to engage and develop their teams by leveraging systems (e.g., Oracle) and providing guidance, resources, and self-service development tools.
Facilitate interactive workshops and learning experiences for people leaders and key talent identified through succession planning.
Create a psychologically safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment through inclusive design and facilitation practices that encourages reflection, discussion, and practical skill application.
Adapt facilitation approaches to effectively support in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning audiences.
Maintain all required qualifications and certifications to deliver training in compliance with state and federal requirements and oversee the efficient management of training records and enrollment processes.
Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies, considers safety in every action, and ensures safety and security concerns are reported.
Performs other related duties as assigned.