Leadership Development Manager

Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid‑size urban communities across the U.S., focusing on people and innovation to make care better and easier to access. The organization operates 30 acute care hospitals, more than 280 sites of care, 24,000+ team members, and over 1,800 affiliated providers across six states.

The Leadership Development Manager implements and guides leadership development programs and cohorts, collaborating with HR, senior leadership, and external vendors. The role tailors programs to meet current and future leaders’ needs, works across the Talent Engagement and Development function, and supports career growth aspirations.

• Develop and deliver leadership development experiences, workshops, and coaching sessions for mid‑level and senior leaders.
• Collaborate with HR and department heads to identify leadership development needs.
• Use data‑driven insights to continuously improve program effectiveness and relevance.
• Create and implement leadership assessment tools (e.g., 360‑degree feedback, personality assessments, competency gap assessments).
• Evaluate program effectiveness by tracking progress, collecting feedback, and analyzing performance metrics.
• Provide one‑on‑one coaching to high‑potential employees and leaders.
• Ensure initiatives align with organizational goals and succession planning strategies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Talent Management and HRDs for talent cycle reviews and One Team preparation.
• Prepare talent reports.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years HR management experience implementing talent management and performance review processes.
• Experience in a forward‑thinking, health‑care‑centric leadership development focus department.
• PHR certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of leadership development, talent management cycle, recruitment, competency modeling, performance management, career development, succession planning, education, and training.
• Successful track record working cross‑functionally.
• Strong consultative and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication/presentation skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• High sense of urgency and self‑management project‑management ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Human Resources
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care