Leadership Development Program Manager - Frontline Leaders

Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

At General Motors, we are committed to developing our leaders at every level. As a Leadership Development Program Manager - Frontline Managers, you will design and shape impactful learning experiences that transform our frontline managers into effective, people-centered leaders. This role is responsible for creating new development programs, guiding vendors to craft high-quality learning solutions, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business needs.

If you are passionate about leadership development, behavior change, and delivering high-impact learning solutions, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of leadership at GM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Design & Strategy - Create leadership development experiences that support frontline managers at all levels, from new to tenured leaders.

• Vendor Management - Evaluate, select, and manage external vendors to create and deliver impactful learning solutions, ensuring alignment with GM's leadership expectations.

• Stakeholder Collaboration - Partner closely with People Analytics, HRBPs, and internal learning teams to identify needs, measure impact, and refine program strategies.

• Consulting & Needs Assessment - Use consulting and analytical skills to identify leadership development gaps, ensuring programs align with GM's competencies and business objectives.

• Project & Program Management - Oversee program execution, ensuring seamless coordination across internal stakeholders, facilitators, and vendors.

• Learning Technology & Innovation - Leverage LMS platforms and digital learning tools to enhance the learning experience.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Educational background: Bachelor's degree & 5+ years of experience designing and implementing leadership development programs or equivalent learning experiences.

• Strong knowledge of adult human development, innovative learning practices and behavior change principles in leadership development.

• Experience in instructional design and working with vendors to produce effective learning solutions.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Strong program execution, management, and analytical skills with a track record of scaling learning initiatives.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with project management and navigating procurement processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in leadership assessments (e.g., StrengthsFinder, Hogan, 360 assessments).

• Functional business experience that provides insight into leadership challenges.

• Experience working with learning technology such as LMS or digital authoring tools.

Success Metrics for this Role:

• High Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and participant satisfaction.

• Measurable behavior change in leadership effectiveness.

• Effective vendor partnerships and streamlined program execution.

Relocation:

• This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202515259

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-26T00:11:08