Leadership Development Specialist

Job Title :

Leadership Development Specialist

Experience : 10–12 Years

Location : India, Bangalore

Reports To :

Head of Learning & Development

Role Overview :

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Leadership Development Specialist to support the design and execution of our leadership development initiatives. This individual will work closely with the Head of L&D to craft structured programs that align with organizational goals, focusing on foundational and early leadership levels. The ideal candidate combines expertise in program design, content development, and facilitation, with a keen understanding of leadership behaviors and adult learning principles.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Design Leadership Development Journeys

Design structured and scalable programs that focus on building early leadership behaviors, professional presence, and a strong foundation in communication and collaboration. This includes developing tailored learning journeys for freshers, first-time managers, and emerging leaders, with content aligned to organizational values and capability needs

2. Facilitate Interventions

Deliver high-impact sessions across leadership and communication themes—ranging from onboarding cohorts to functional teams and early-career professionals.

3. Diagnose Needs and Engage Stakeholders

Partner with business and HR leaders to assess leadership development needs, validate program objectives, and secure ongoing alignment and support.

4. Evaluate Program Effectiveness

Establish clear success metrics and feedback mechanisms to assess the effectiveness of leadership and communication programs. Monitor learner engagement, gather qualitative and quantitative insights, and track behavioral and performance shifts over time.

5. Curate and Create Learning Assets

Build or tailor program content such as case studies, reflection tools, learning guides, and facilitator toolkits that align with the company’s leadership philosophy and context.

Qualifications & Experience :

10–12 years of total experience, with a strong foundation in leadership or behavioral learning, or L&D roles.

Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering structured leadership development programs.

Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage and influence professionals.

Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

What We’re Looking For :

Passion for talent development and leadership growth.

Ability to convert concepts into practical, high-impact programs.

Strong communication, storytelling, and influencing skills.

Curiosity, empathy, and a learner’s mindset.

What Will Set You Apart :

Certifications in psychometric tools (e.g., MBTI, DISC, Hogan).

Exposure to coaching, mentoring, or behavioral assessments.

Familiarity with digital learning platforms or tools for virtual delivery.