Leadership Development Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Facilitate experiential programs for leadership development, workshops, and cohort-based learning experiences.

• Establish psychologically safe learning environments that promote vulnerability, reflection, peer learning, behavior change, and leadership effectiveness.

• Navigate complex leadership discussions, linking learning to business challenges and organizational priorities.

• Support learners through simulations, case studies, assessments, reflective exercises, and emergent dialogues.

• Tailor facilitation methods to meet participant needs, group dynamics, organizational context, and program goals.

• Coach learners to enhance self-awareness, critical thinking, accountability, and personal development.

• Act as the main point of contact and advocate for designated leadership cohorts from program inception to graduation.

• Assess leadership and performance development needs and propose targeted solutions, workshops, and interventions.

• Design, develop, and refine leadership workshops, toolkits, learning resources, and participant materials.

• Evaluate learner feedback, participation data, assessment outcomes, and program metrics to enhance learning experiences.

• Utilize learning technologies, digital platforms, and innovative facilitation methods.

• Forge organizational partnerships and align leadership development initiatives with enterprise priorities and strategic business objectives.

• Exemplify WM's values and leadership expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (from an accredited institution) in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, or Education OR a High School Diploma or GED (from an accredited institution) accompanied by four years of relevant experience.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in delivering and facilitating training programs, in addition to the educational requirement.

• At least 5 years of experience with learning management systems and report generation.

• Proficiency in leadership development, adult learning, coaching, and group facilitation.

• Capability to facilitate programs for diverse audiences, from frontline leaders to senior executives and high-potential talent.

• Understanding of leadership theory, adult learning principles, coaching methodologies, and group dynamics.

• Advanced skills in coaching, questioning, and active listening techniques.

• Ability to navigate difficult conversations, manage competing perspectives, and address challenging group dynamics.

• Experience with learning technologies and digital platforms.

• Strong business acumen.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for air travel or federal property access.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Stock purchase plan.

• Company matching on a 401(k).

• Paid vacation.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid personal days.

• Support for obtaining REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for business travel/federal property access.