Principal, Leadership Development Manager

TL;DR

Principal, Leadership Development Manager: Design and deliver leadership development programs for global leaders at hirify.global, focusing on skills development and executive excellence. Focus on integrating development with succession planning and leveraging AI in learning and development initiatives.

Location: Remote - Ireland or the UK

Company

hirify.global delivers innovative solutions and empowers millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

What you will do

• Design, lead, and evolve high-visibility leadership development programs aligned with hirify.global’s Leadership Expectations and business strategy.
• Act as a strategic advisor to HRBPs and senior leaders to assess capability gaps and propose targeted development solutions.
• Champion leadership mobility and growth by integrating development with succession planning, performance, and career systems.
• Apply expert-level knowledge of learning science and leadership theory to develop solutions that resonate across global audiences.
• Own program success end-to-end: needs assessment, design, delivery, facilitation, measurement, and iteration.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring the quality of learning solutions and content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications in HR/OD preferred.
• 10+ years in digital learning/learning innovation, including 2+ years applying AI in L&D.
• Strong data fluency; experience with learning analytics, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Track record of leading cross-functional pilots from concept to scaled implementation.
• Experience managing vendor partnerships in the learning tech ecosystem.
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate project plans, roadmaps, and development outcomes to senior leadership.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Education, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or related field.
• Experience influencing adoption of new technologies in large, complex organizations.
• Recognized externally as a thought leader in learning innovation.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay and generous time off.
• Ample parental and wellness leave.
• Healthcare and a retirement savings program.
• Prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with customers and each other.