Leadership Development Manager

Design and manage leadership development programs that build the leadership capabilities required to execute business strategy and create a high-performance culture. Develop leadership competency frameworks, design leadership assessment and development experiences, manage high-potential programs, and facilitate leadership workshops. Partner with HR business partners and senior leaders to identify leadership development needs and measure program effectiveness.

Median salary: $122,000. Projected growth to 2033: 10% (faster than average) - driven by leadership pipeline investment. Typical education: Master's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $122,000
Entry-level: $80,000 - $100,000
Senior: $180,000+
Growth by 2033: 10% (faster than average) - driven by leadership pipeline investment
Demand: Growing
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Extensive
Team vs solo: 60% Team / 40% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education: Master's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 4-6 years
Years to senior: 8-12 years
Career switching: Hard
Typical student debt: $30,000 - $65,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

Leadership Competency Framework Design
Leadership Assessment & Development (Hogan / Korn Ferry / CCL)
High-Potential Program Design & Management
Leadership Workshop Facilitation
360-Degree Feedback Program Management
Leadership Development ROI Measurement

Soft skills

Facilitation
Executive Coaching
Instructional Design
Stakeholder Influence
Written Communication

Technical complexity: Moderate

Typical career path