Leadership Development Manager

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

The Leadership Development Manager is responsible for maintaining and enhancing existing Talent Management leadership offerings, while also, researching, developing and implementing new programs that address emerging agency needs. This role leads several key initiatives, including managing internally developed leadership programs, administering and facilitating leadership assessments, and sustaining external partnerships that provide additional development opportunities for INDOT employees.

The Leadership Development Manager will need to have strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, exceptional organization, a growth mindset, and experience in content development and leadership. This role also has an opportunity to lead one direct report, which can assist in both current initiatives and in expanding INDOT’s leadership opportunities.

This position is with INDOT’s Central Office in Indianapolis.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify training needs and performance gaps.
• Design, develop, and update training programs, materials, and resources.
• Conduct training sessions for new hires, existing employees, and leadership teams.
• Utilize a variety of training methods, including workshops, e-learning, simulations, and on-the-job training.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, surveys, and feedback.
• Monitor employee progress and track training completion rates.
• Modify training programs as needed based on feedback and changing business needs.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in training and development.
• Mentor and guide a team of trainers, providing coaching and professional development.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure training aligns with career development paths.
• Foster a positive and engaging learning environment for employees.
• Prepares a variety of narrative and statistical reports and course curriculum information.
• Supervises maintenance of employee training history files.
• Conducts training for staff regarding quality and effectiveness of training programs.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete…