What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leadership Development Manager position at Working at Signature Aviation?
Signature Aviation is elevating leadership excellence across our global network. We’re seeking a Leadership Development Manager who will design, build, and scale engaging learning experiences that upskill our team members so they achieve their highest leadership potential. You’ll translate leader expectations into a practical framework and multi level journeys (from emerging leaders to the C suite).
Qualifications:
- 7–10 years in Leadership Development/L\&D with end-to-end program ownership (analysis, design, development, delivery, and measurement), ideally in multisite, safety critical, or service operations environments.
- Proven ability to translate strategy into skill development and behavior change (skills framework, assessment, performance systems).
- Mastery of experience design: blended learning, cohort programs, immersive simulations, coaching, and on-the-job sprints that move real business metrics.
- Measurement expertise: Kirkpatrick/Phillips ROI, pulse surveys, and business impact analytics (Power BI/Tableau; Excel).
- Tools: LMS/LXP (e.g., Cornerstone, Ed Cast), authoring (Articulate/Rise), collaboration (M365/Teams), survey platforms.
- Exceptional storytelling & facilitation; stakeholder management across Operations, Safety, HR, and Finance.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in OD/IO Psych/HRD/Business or related field preferred.
Responsibilities:
Translate Signature Aviation’s leadership expectations into a clear, scalable leadership capability framework and multi‑level development paths (emerging to executive).
Partner with HR, Talent, and business leaders to identify future leadership needs and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Design and curate innovative leadership programs, workshops, and blended learning experiences that are practical, experiential, and role relevant.
Build competency-based learning journeys using modern methods such as digital learning, microlearning, cohort experiences, coaching, and applied learning.
Develop assessments, diagnostics, and leadership tools that help leaders understand strengths and development areas.
Facilitate engaging leadership workshops and cohort programs for leaders at all levels.
Train and enable internal facilitators, people leaders, and subject matter experts to deliver content consistently across the global network.
Partner with external vendors, universities, and learning providers as needed.
Serve as a trusted advisor on leadership development trends, methods, and best practices.
Define success metrics for leadership programs and evaluate impact using data, feedback, and business outcomes.
Continuously refine programs based on learner engagement, effectiveness, and evolving business needs; benchmark against industry standards.
Manage the full lifecycle of leadership programs, from design and launch to sustainment and continuous improvement.
Oversee vendor relationships, budgets, timelines, and resource planning to ensure high quality execution.
Ensure learning solutions are scalable and effective across a global, distributed workforce.