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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$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth by managing complex cybersecurity accounts, building executive relationships, and leveraging a diverse partner ecosystem to achieve significant revenue targets and enhance clien...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform corporate training by leading impactful leadership development and sales enablement programs. Collaborate with business leaders to create practical learning experiences that drive skill appl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives that enhance facilities and operations. Drive project execution, optimize processes, and foster collaboration among teams to achieve organizational ex...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $190K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading business execution and governance initiatives. Drive strategic alignment across teams to enhance resilience, compliance, and performance in a complex financia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$267K - $330K *

Champion a cohesive culture and communication strategy, enhancing employee experience and engagement across the organization. Lead initiatives in organizational development, internal communications, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $182K *

Engage in dynamic fundraising, building donor relationships while advancing philanthropy for health initiatives. Collaborate with clinical leaders to support impactful medical research and education f...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of human resources by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering a positive workplace culture while overseeing all HR functions a...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the daily operations of a community, ensuring exceptional service and holistic care. Oversee budgeting, staffing, and hospitality services while fostering a culture of wellbeing and teamwork amon...

1 week ago

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

$165K - $190K *

Champion the advancement of campus Hillels by leading strategic fundraising initiatives, enhancing lay leadership, and developing sustainable support systems to drive measurable growth and engagement...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$79K - $98K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing visitor experiences through leadership and collaboration. Oversee public-facing staff, ensuring inclusivity and engagement while delivering world-class museum...

Yesterday

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

$191K - $271K *

Join a team that's shaping the Patient Activation strategy, driving enterprise-wide initiatives, and influencing cross-functional leaders to enhance patient care access and outcomes in a dynamic envir...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$107K - $120K *

Transform K-12 policy engagement by leading analytical efforts, tracking legislation, and shaping strategic recommendations to influence educational stakeholders and enhance instructional quality...

2 weeks ago

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

$465K - $500K+*

Lead the Integrated Development strategy, guiding product pipelines from discovery to registration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance health solutions, ensuring alignment with strateg...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in Instrumentation Services. Identify new opportunities, expand complex account relationships, and collaborate with teams to deliver strategic solutions that achi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$79K - $95K *

Champion financial integrity as the operational lead in the Finance Department, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, overseeing audits, budgeting, and staff supervision while delivering accu...

2 weeks ago

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

$210K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping the strategic direction of Workday AMS, overseeing client delivery, service quality, and operational excellence while driving growth and optimizing processes across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic direction of Workday AMS, overseeing client delivery, service quality, and operational excellence while driving growth and team development across diverse sec...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our Business Development team by leading, mentoring, and strategizing to drive growth. Collaborate across departments to optimize lead generation and enhance team performance, c...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead operations in property management, overseeing portfolio performance and team development. Drive strategic initiatives and ensure compliance within an affordable housing context while optimizing o...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $165K *

Reimagine talent development by leading strategic learning initiatives that enhance employee growth, strengthen leadership pipelines, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organiza...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives, enhance organizational effectiveness, and create impactful communications that influence stakeholders acro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join us to lead academic governance and quality control at a premier institution, overseeing educational policies, accreditation, and faculty development to enhance national security education and tra...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives for adult services, ensuring compliance and quality in care for individuals with I/DD, SMI, and co-occurring disorders. Drive program development and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $97K *

Empower data-driven decision-making across the College by coordinating analytics, reporting, and research initiatives, translating insights into actionable outcomes while ensuring data quality, compli...

3 weeks ago

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

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.