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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Leadership Development Lead - **Company:** American Electric Power - **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $116,255.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Workday Talent - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B3666B1114854DD5ADDA47620407D4A5/job/ ## About the Role Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred (HR, OD, I/O Psychology, Adult Learning, or Business)., * 10+ years of experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development, with significant experience facilitating leadership and/or high-potential programs. * Proven expertise designing and delivering cohort-based learning experiences and experiential development programs. * Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing without formal authority. * Recognized as a highly effective facilitator who can challenge thinking, drive reflection, and translate insight into action., * Recognized expertise as a leadership development facilitator, with advanced training or certification (e.g., ATD, IAF) and extensive experience leading high-potential or executive-level cohort programs. * Demonstrated ability to facilitate senior leader groups, navigate complex dynamics, and drive meaningful dialogue, reflection, and behavior change. * Experience designing cohort-based or experiential leadership development journeys that accelerate readiness and performance. * Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and engage senior leaders in group settings. * Experience supporting change initiatives and reinforcing behavior adoption through learning and facilitation. * Strong systems thinking skills with the ability to connect leadership development experiences to broader talent and business outcomes. * Experience partnering with HRIS/IT on talent systems (e.g., Workday Talent) to support program delivery and participant experience. ## Description Facilitates enterprise leadership development for audiences spanning individual contributors through senior directors, often partnering with executives who co-deliver content, requiring exceptional executive presence and credibility. This role is accountable for designing and delivering high-impact cohort-based learning experiences, shaping participant journeys, and building facilitation capability across the organization. In addition, the role contributes to the design, integration, and continuous improvement of enterprise talent management programs-partnering with senior leaders, Business HR, and HR technology teams to ensure solutions are aligned, scalable, and deliver measurable impact., * Lead facilitation for enterprise high-potential, leadership, and core development programs, serving as the primary front-of-room experience owner. * Design and deliver multi-session cohort experiences (virtual and in-person) that build leadership capability and accelerate readiness. * Navigate complex group dynamics, challenge participants, and create high-trust environments while maintaining rigor and accountability. * Translate business strategy into relevant, experiential learning experiences that drive behavior change and on-the-job application. * Observe, coach, and elevate facilitation capability across HR and business leaders through feedback, modeling, and train-the-trainer approaches. Program Strategy & Integration * Contribute to the design and evolution of enterprise talent management programs aligned to business priorities and workforce needs. * Partner across Talent Management to ensure alignment and cohesion across leadership development, succession, and performance processes. * Contribute to the development of program frameworks, roles, and operating models that enable effective execution. Program Insights & Continuous Improvement * Leverage participant feedback, business input, and program data to continuously refine learning experiences. * Define and monitor key success indicators tied to leadership capability and readiness and high-potential programming. * Synthesize insights into clear recommendations for program improvement. Stakeholder Partnership & Influence * Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leaders, Business HR, and Centers of Excellence by translating enterprise talent priorities into scalable solutions. * Influence outcomes without authority through expertise, credibility, and executive-level communication. * Shape enterprise narratives and recommendations related to talent strategy, program effectiveness, and risk. Resources & Facilitation Enablement * Create and continuously refine facilitator guides, participant materials, and experiential learning assets that enhance program delivery and impact. * Ensure consistency and quality of the participant experience across cohorts through strong design standards and facilitation alignment. 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