Leadership Development Manager

Are you ready to lead in a high-growth high-impact environment where your work directly shapes the future skilled trades workforce We are looking for a hands-on strategic Leadership Development Manager who thrives in fast-paced settings and is passionate about developing top-tier talent. This role blends the partnership of our divisional teams to build and scale leadership programs that grow our mid-level managers and front-line leaders along with your ability to manage complex projects and drive operational excellence across all divisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development and Delivery:

• Design and implement comprehensive leadership development programs targeted for mid-level managers and front-line supervisors. Your work is tailored to the unique needs of the skilled trades field leadership safety-first supervision and technical team management.
• Develop leadership standards for roles within Knobelsdorff to assess training effectiveness and establish clear growth benchmarks.
• Incorporate best practices in leadership qualities such as integrity vision empathy decisiveness and adaptability alongside performance management conflict resolution delegation empowerment and accountability.

Training Coaching and Performance Management:

• Facilitate engaging workshops to emerging and experienced leaders in both field and office environments.
• Partner with our HR Generalist team as you assist leaders in setting performance goals and conducting one-on-one coaching sessions with leaders to address specific challenges and opportunities for growth.
• Provide actionable feedback and guidance to improve leadership effectiveness and team performance.

Performance & Safety Integration

• Embed performance accountability into all training initiatives reinforcing our safety commitment and high-quality execution.

Scalable Learning Solutions

• Develop blended learning experiences (in-person virtual on-the-job) that are practical scalable and aligned with our strategic objectives.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Partner with department leaders to identify leadership development needs and align training programs with strategic objectives.
• Serve as a resource for best practices in leadership and organizational effectiveness.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Track program effectiveness through KPIs feedback and field performance data to continuously improve learning outcomes.
• Regularly evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of leadership training programs through measurable outcomes and feedback.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in HR Organizational Development Business Administration or related field.

• 7 years of experience in leadership development coaching or training roles ideally within the skilled trade and industry sectors.

• Proven experience with learning management systems.

• Strong knowledge of leadership principles performance management and development strategies.

• Strong understanding of field operations and the leadership challenges in skilled trades environments.

• Proven track record of designing and delivering engaging leadership development training programs.

• Certification in coaching or leadership programs and familiarity with safety protocols and regulatory standards in the skilled trades is a plus.

Our Culture:

At Knobelsdorff we are more than a service providerwe are a mission-driven team powering the future of electrical energy automation and power services infrastructure. Our culture is built on four core values:

• Safety: We lead with safety in everything we dofrom the field to the classroom. Its not just a priority; its a mindset.

• People: We invest in our people because theyre the heart of our success. We believe in empowerment and ownership growth and building careers that last.

• Performance: We set the bar high and deliver with excellence. Our teams are agile accountable and results driven.

• Passion: We love what we do. Whether its solving complex problems or developing the next generation we bring energy and purpose to every project.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit stand kneel stoop walk and sit for long periods of time
• Must be capable of working in inclement conditions to include extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.

• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources via email at.