Director, Leadership Development Jobs

Explore Director, Leadership Development opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to build stronger managers, executives, and teams. These senior professionals shape leadership strategy, develop learning programs, and help organizations prepare talent for changing business needs. Find vetted roles paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Director of Leadership Development Do?

A Director of Leadership Development designs and oversees programs that strengthen leadership capabilities across an organization. Responsibilities may include assessing skill gaps, creating leadership curricula, coaching senior talent, and partnering with HR and business leaders to connect development initiatives to company priorities. Directors often measure program effectiveness through participant feedback, performance indicators, and talent outcomes.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for expertise in leadership development, organizational development, talent management, executive coaching, and learning strategy. Strong candidates bring strategic thinking, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills, as well as experience designing scalable programs. Depending on the employer, a background in human resources, business, psychology, or adult learning may be valuable.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

Leadership development directors work across industries and may lead enterprise-wide initiatives, manage a team of learning professionals, or specialize in areas such as executive development, succession planning, or management training. The role offers opportunities to influence culture and support organizational growth. Explore current openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

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$108K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining employee engagement through innovative talent development strategies. Lead comprehensive learning initiatives that empower staff, enhance organizational culture, and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $105K *

Advance college and career readiness initiatives by leading partnerships, managing teams, and implementing data-driven strategies to ensure equitable access for all students in high schools across the...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing college and career readiness through strategic partnerships and data-driven initiatives, managing a dedicated team to ensure equitable access and successful outcomes for a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$98K - $155K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving strategic growth initiatives, forging partnerships, and executing acquisitions across a diverse regional portfolio. Collaborate with leaders to enhance market...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing philanthropic efforts and alumni engagement. Lead strategic fundraising initiatives, manage donor relations, and foster community partnerships to support inst...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$82K - $97K *

Elevate organizational strategy by leveraging expertise in instructional design and behavioral science to enhance leadership development and employee engagement through innovative learning solutions a...

Kingston, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of personnel management by partnering with leaders to enhance team effectiveness and drive organizational success through strategic HR practices and supportive coaching...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Champion growth initiatives by executing strategies that enhance customer acquisition, optimize sales funnels, and drive revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement data...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a network of treatment centers, driving operational excellence, and fostering high-performing teams to enhance patient care and community engagement across di...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Transform the development strategy by leading grant management, fostering partnerships, and aligning funding with organizational goals. Drive team performance and ensure compliance while enhancing the...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Create a dynamic People Operations function, overseeing compliance, compensation, performance, and employee relations. Drive the development of policies, systems, and data metrics while partnering clo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $180K *

Lead the expansion into the federal contracting market by developing strategies, securing contracts, and managing client relationships, while mentoring teams to achieve growth and enhance the company...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving the execution of complex, enterprise-level programs. Lead cross-functional integration, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and performance targets while fostering a cul...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Oversee daily operations and performance of a key Government program, ensuring compliance, quality control, and effective workforce management across multiple locations. Engage with stakeholders to dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Oversee daily operations and performance of the H2F program, ensuring compliance and quality control while managing a geographically dispersed team and coordinating with Government stakeholders to ach...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of fundraising by leading strategic initiatives to achieve $2-3 million in annual revenue. This hands-on role involves cultivating major donor relationships, overseeing development st...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $150K *

Lead the development strategy and fundraising efforts to achieve $2-3M in revenue, manage donor relations, and collaborate with the leadership team to enhance organizational impact and growth. Drive m...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$97K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading complex transformation projects that drive change and deliver measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project lifecycles, ensuring alignme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading complex transformation projects, driving change through collaboration with stakeholders, and delivering measurable outcomes on time and within budget. Your expertise wil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Champion a culture of learning by leading staff development initiatives, ensuring compliance and competency in training programs, and fostering professional growth to enhance resident care and staff s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing HR processes while managing compensation analysis, recruiting technology engineers, and driving collaboration across departments to support strategic initiatives and opera...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in power generation projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead multi-discipline teams, foster client relationships, and ensure project success through strategic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise-wide IT project management practices, ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery of complex programs. Collaborate with leadership to prioritize initiatives and mentor project teams...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing educational excellence for English Learners through strategic development and implementation of robust instructional programs, while fostering educator collaboration and c...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Coordinator, driving the planning and execution of educational programs for legal professionals. Ensure seamless logistics across various programs while coordinating wi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Leadership Development do?question toggle

    A Director of Leadership Development creates and leads programs that build leadership skills across an organization. The role may include executive coaching, management training, learning strategy, succession planning, and measuring development outcomes.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Leadership Development jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically seek significant experience in leadership development, talent management, organizational development, learning and development, or executive coaching. Strategic communication and program-design skills are also important; specific education requirements vary.

  • How much do Director, Leadership Development jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and listings provide role-specific details when available.

  • Where do Directors of Leadership Development work?question toggle

    They work in organizations across sectors, including technology, financial services, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, and other industries. Many partner closely with human resources and business leadership teams.

  • What career paths can lead to a Director of Leadership Development role?question toggle

    Common backgrounds include learning and development, human resources, organizational development, talent management, executive coaching, and leadership consulting. Experience leading programs and partnering with senior stakeholders can support advancement.