Program Manager Accelerated Leadership

TL;DR

Program Manager Accelerated Leadership: Designing and executing enterprise-wide leadership development journeys for high-potential talent with an accent on succession planning and executive readiness. Focus on integrating research-informed learning modalities, AI-driven innovation, and stakeholder partnerships to build scalable leadership pipelines.

Location: Must be based in Akron, Ohio (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers, operating 49 facilities across 19 countries with a focus on technological innovation and performance.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the global approach to accelerated development for high-potential talent.
• Design modular leadership journeys using design thinking and analytical insights.
• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle for cohorts, including diagnostics, onboarding, and impact tracking.
• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to co-own development initiatives for future successors.
• Integrate modern learning modalities such as simulations, peer learning, and AI-driven nudges.
• Translate assessment data into personalized feedback and organizational insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, OD, or a related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in project managing learning experiences for international cohorts.
• Proven ability to design and develop scalable organizational development interventions.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders to shape and sustain development initiatives.
• Strong end-to-end program management skills including planning, logistics, and multi-cohort delivery.
• Experience managing external partners such as content providers and executive coaches.

Nice to have

• Certifications in leadership development instruments (e.g., Hogan, Korn Ferry).
• Instructional design experience.
• Experience with AI-enabled learning technologies.
• Project and change management methodologies.
• International and intercultural work experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a large, complex, matrixed global organization.
• Focus on high-impact, research-informed leadership development.
• Equal employment opportunity employer.
• Access to global innovation centers and industry-leading development practices.