Program Manager Leadership Development

Are you our new Learning Program Manager for Leadership Development who will champion innovative learning solutions to accelerate talent and leadership growth within our organization?

What will you be doing?

As Program Manager for Leadership Development, you will play a central role in driving our Talent & Leadership initiatives, leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of high-impact learning programs that strengthen leadership capabilities across the organization. In close collaboration with Global HR Business Partners, you will align our leadership programs with strategic organizational goals and the latest industry best practices, fostering a strong pipeline of high-potential leaders.

Your role involves extensive collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external partners to bring innovative, high-quality learning experiences to our global workforce. Partnering with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, you will define learning objectives, shape project scopes, and set success metrics, crafting leadership programs that directly address critical organizational needs.

In this role, you will apply the 70:20:10 learning model, leveraging blended approaches that maximize the impact of learning experiences. You will also lead large-scale training sessions and manage the Academy’s leadership curriculum, ensuring it remains responsive to evolving organizational and market demands while effectively managing resources and budget.

Your responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and SMEs to assess leadership development needs, defining clear objectives, scope, and success metrics.
• Regularly update the Leadership Development Academy curriculum to incorporate best practices and evolving leadership insights.
• Create data-driven, 70:20:10-aligned learning solutions and facilitate high-impact leadership sessions as needed.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of leadership programs, from planning and rollout to evaluation, ensuring global stakeholder engagement.
• Use feedback and metrics to enhance program impact and align with organizational goals.
• Maintain a network of quality suppliers and ensure strategic, cost-effective budget use.

What do we ask from you?

• Master's degree in Learning and Development, Educational Science, I&O Psychology, or Human Resource Management/Development, with solid knowledge of learning technologies.
• 10+ years of experience in organizational learning and leadership development in complex, technical, and multinational contexts.
• Strategic, systems-oriented thinker with expertise in LMS/LXP ecosystems, ideally with experience in Workday.
• Strong influencing and communication skills for high-level stakeholder management.
• Fluent in English at a native level, with high cultural intelligence.
• Assertive, proactive, and results-driven, with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultures.
• Willingness to travel internationally (about 30%).

About the team

Global Learning is an organization dedicated to the Learning & Development of the people at Vanderlande. Our purpose is to empower high-performing, skilled, and dedicated individuals to aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth, and thrive on achievement.

As part of the Global Talent, Leadership & Learning CoE, the Global Learning team consists of 15 dedicated colleagues across the globe. We work closely with Vanderlande business leaders, global HR business partners, People Services, employees, and a variety of trainers both inside and outside of Vanderlande.

What do we offer

In the challenging and responsible position of Program Manager Leadership Development, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company, you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centers with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Contact

If the role of Program Manager Leadership Development appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information, please contact Stef Alferink at email@example.com or at +31 413 755 087.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.