Leadership Development Program Manager

Company:Finning Canada

Number of Openings:1

Worker Type:Permanent

Position Overview:Leadership Development Program Manager
Build the Next Generation of Leaders at Finning
Finning is creating a new opportunity for an experienced talent and leadership professional to shape the future of leadership development across our global organization.
As the Leadership Development Program Manager, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise leadership development, succession planning, and talent management programs. Working closely with senior leaders and HR teams across Canada, South America, the UK and Ireland, you will help strengthen leadership capability, deepen succession pipelines, and create meaningful development opportunities that prepare future leaders for success.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence leadership strategy at a global scale while building programs that directly support Finning's culture, growth, and long-term business objectives.
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to build and shape Finning's global leadership development strategy in a newly created, high-impact role.
- Direct exposure to executive leadership, including opportunities to partner with senior leaders across Canada, South America, the UK and Ireland.
- The ability to influence the future leadership pipeline of the world's largest Caterpillar dealer and help drive organizational success at a global scale.
- A collaborative and purpose-driven environment where leadership, sustainability, safety, and employee development are business priorities.
- The opportunity to design innovative leadership, talent, succession, and high-potential development programs that create meaningful career growth for employees.
- Competitive compensation of $110,000 - $125,000, plus annual performance bonus and a defined contribution pension program.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements based in either Edmonton or Calgary.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities and access to a global network of HR, talent, and business leaders.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that support you and your family and paid vacation days.

Job Description:What You'll Do:

Leadership Development

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of leadership development programs for emerging, mid-level, senior, and executive leaders.
• Develop leadership pathways, learning journeys, mentoring programs, cohort experiences, and development resources.
• Facilitate program delivery and coordinate vendors, speakers, communications, and participant experiences.
• Ensure leadership programs align with Finning's business strategy, culture, and leadership expectations.

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Support enterprise talent reviews, succession planning processes, and high-potential leadership development programs.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to identify leadership pipeline gaps and development priorities.
• Analyze talent data, readiness assessments, and development needs to inform succession strategies.
• Prepare talent insights and recommendations for executive leadership discussions.

Program Governance & Reporting

• Manage program plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Measure program effectiveness through data analysis, participation metrics, and outcome tracking.
• Maintain talent and leadership program data within Workday and other systems.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and executive-ready presentations that communicate impact and results.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build trusted partnerships with senior leaders, HR teams, external partners, and program participants.
• Facilitate talent and leadership discussions that drive practical development actions.
• Balance global consistency with regional business needs while fostering collaboration across geographies.

Culture & Employee Engagement

• Support leadership-related initiatives connected to employee engagement, culture, inclusion, safety, sustainability, and employee experience.
• Translate engagement survey data, program feedback, and leadership insights into actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and leadership capability across the business.

What You Bring

Required Experience

• Approximately 7-10 years of progressive experience in leadership development, talent management, organizational development, learning and development, human resources, succession planning, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development or talent programs within large, complex organizations.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization.
• Strong program and project management experience with demonstrated success executing enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Experience developing executive presentations, talent reviews, governance materials, and strategic recommendations.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Deep understanding of leadership development, succession planning, talent reviews, performance management, and development planning.
• Knowledge of talent calibration processes, leadership assessments, coaching, mentoring, and adult learning principles.
• Experience using data and insights to measure program effectiveness and support decision-making.
• Familiarity with Workday, learning management systems, leadership assessments, or people analytics tools.
• Understanding of global talent practices and the ability to operate effectively across regions and cultures.

Competencies

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Exceptional communication and facilitation abilities.
• Sound judgment and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• High emotional intelligence, curiosity, humility, and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Digital fluency with Microsoft 365 applications, Teams, SharePoint, and talent management technologies.

Education

• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Psychology, Education, Communications, or a related field.

Assets

• Experience supporting global or multi-regional talent programs.
• Experience within industrial, mining, construction, heavy equipment, or related sectors.
• Knowledge of leadership assessment tools, coaching programs, and people analytics.
• Spanish language proficiency (not mandatory)

Why Join Finning?

At Finning, you'll have the opportunity to build and influence leadership capability across a global organization while partnering directly with senior leaders. This newly created role offers the chance to leave a lasting impact on how future leaders are developed, supported, and prepared to drive success across our business.

If you are passionate about leadership development, talent strategy, and helping people reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.