Leadership Development Specialist

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

The Learning Development Specialist will be responsible for the design, delivery and implementation of solutions that build leader capabilities, to develop best-in-class leaders and accelerate succession readiness. With a focus on Leadership Development solutions and individual performance, the Learning Development Specialist will help drive business results. This individual will work closely with key stakeholders including HR business partners and senior leadership across business functions, tailor solutions to CDW’s audience and environment, and measure success and enhance offerings based on analytics and insights.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, pilot and deliver leadership development programs for various levels of leadership levels of leadership based on a thorough needs analysis
• Develop, manage, and execute project plans for leadership development to ensure effective resource allocation, commitment from project team members, and attainment of business requirements
• Collaborate with all levels of stakeholders to define needs and translate business requirements into performance objectives
• Lead reporting, measurement and analytics for assigned programs and initiatives by conducting, compiling and summarizing stakeholder feedback and other talent data. Make recommendations and incorporate changes to enhance offerings based on feedback
• Serve as primary author and content manager of the Leadership Development Portal
• Manage and refine processes for aspiring leaders program
• Best Practice and Continuous Improvement Focus: Keep current of best practices and innovative programs to ensure that CDW’s strategies and initiatives provide a competitive edge. Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality and increase efficiency in area of responsibility.
• Leadership Development: consult with HR and senior leaders to assess talent and organizational needs, develop solutions and lead successful implementation of programs in support of desired changes and evolve and maintain a healthy and thriving culture.
• Business Assessment and Opportunity Identification: Assess business challenges, diagnose opportunities, and make recommendations that positively impact leadership and organizational effectiveness. Contribute to talent management strategy.
• Have ability and capacity to facilitate leadership development programs as necessary

What We Expect Of You

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years’ experience in designing and implementing company-wide development programs, OR 9+ years’ designing and implementing company-wide development programs,
• Ability to facilitate leadership development sessions and present to various levels of leaders.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen. Proven ability to identify problems, examine situations from multiple angles and propose solutions that balance innovation and practicality for desired impact. Strong business acumen with understanding of business functions, drivers of company performance and financials.
• Talent Management expertise including areas of leadership development, performance management, succession planning and other development strategies. Successful track record of designing, developing, and delivering talent management solutions across functional, geographic and organizational boundaries to meet business goals.
• Strong knowledge of blended learning solutions to address learning styles
• Exceptional project manager with keen attention to detail. Driven to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment. Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business. Calm under pressure and resilient when faced with change in direction or challenges.
• Excellent communication skills. Track record of designing and developing polished and impactful presentations and materials and presenting to audiences and key stakeholders, including senior leadership. Experience creating organizational communications and campaigns to support successful project implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and effectively collaborate with all levels of leaders across HR and business functions, including senior leadership. Anticipates customer needs and highly responsive to requests. Maintains confidentiality.
• Software expertise. Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Experience working with talent management software and HRIS systems.
• Occasional travel required (up to 20%), depending on project responsibilities

Pay range: $ 85,000 – $ 122,400 depending on experience and skill set

Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan

Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/

Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

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