Manager, Leadership

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada OMERS Full time

Why join us?

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Leadership & Team Development, you will lead the design, deployment and sustainability of innovative, leading-edge leadership and team development solutions for a global audience, delivering learning initiatives that drive career development and performance. This role is focused on building and delivering a core curriculum of leadership and team development programs aligned with our Leadership Capabilities framework. These initiatives will encompass formal, experiential, in-person and digital learning channels to ensure learning is accessible and adopted by our workforce. You will work with HR Business Partners and business stakeholders to design and build solutions that are relevant and applicable to global employees, at all levels of the enterprise.

As the Manager, Leadership and Team Development, you will be responsible for:
Needs Assessment and Strategy

Lead, maintain and deliver the strategy and curriculum design for scalable and innovative leadership and team development programs, including core leadership programs, targeted talent development initiatives (e.g., Women in Leadership, coaching), and other offerings to drive professional growth and accountability aligned with our Leadership Capabilities framework across the enterprise

Consulting with business leaders and HR Business Partners to understand their needs and aligning leadership and team development solutions to meet them

Maintaining up to date understanding of global best practices and market benchmarks through white papers, thought partnerships and other channels

Building strong relationships with business leaders to identify appropriate opportunities for sponsorship, championship, engagement and alignment

Developing learning paths that employ multiple delivery methods and best-in-class methodologies to deliver a sustained learning experience that achieves long-term outcomes

Design and Development

Working with various stakeholders to design and develop learning content and materials, based on overall strategy and aligned with business needs across the enterprise

Leading the sourcing, evaluation, contracting and relationship management with external vendors, reviewing vendor material on a continual basis while having an ever-constant eye to market trends and innovation

Developing detailed and engaging rollout plans for deployment of programs and learning material

Overseeing a roster of internal and external facilitators to deliver initiatives, and facilitating initiatives as required (including in-person, virtual, and hybrid)

Implementation and Review

Leading the overall implementation, communication and change-management of leadership and team development programs

Measuring, evaluating and reporting on program outcomes to ensure return on investment and achievement of desired program outcomes

Developing materials and presentations for all partners and stakeholders, including C-suite leaders

Additional

Establishing and maintaining project management standards and processes for implementation of learning initiatives

Maintaining updated and accurate vendor, financial, and budget documentation

Modelling our Leadership Capabilities and supporting the development of team members through feedback and coaching

**To succeed in this role, you have**:
5+ years experience leading leadership development and/or team effectiveness programs, preferably within a complex, matrixed global organization

University degree in business, HR, or related discipline

Coaching certification (ICF or equivalent) highly desirable

Strong program management skills, experience managing complex projects, and keen attention to detail

Strong track record of building relationships, consulting/advising, gaining consensus, and influencing stakeholders across all levels, especially at the senior executive and C-suite levels

Superior presentation and facilitation skills, virtually and in-person

Exceptional communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal with a focus on plain language)

Passion for OMERS values and ability to add to a positive culture and working environment

Availability to travel as required (up to 25%)

**Our story**:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $128.6 CAD billion in net assets as of December 31, 2023.


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