Leader Development Experiences Manager (DOH8973

Leader Development Experiences Manager

Project funded through November 30, 2027 | Remote (Homebased)

Open to Washington residents and those living near the Oregon or Idaho borders.

This position is part of the Washington Management Service (WMS) Band 2.

Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and make a meaningful impact on the well-being and growth of our employees. As the Leader Development Experiences Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and professional growth, aligning with DOH's mission to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington State. This is an opportunity to shape leadership development, champion equity, and drive transformative change in a dynamic public health agency.

As the Leader Development Experiences Manager, you will spearhead DOH's leadership development initiatives within the Office of People Services' (OPS) Employee eXperience Program (EXP). By leading the Leader Development Experience Team (LDET) in ways that model the leadership practices you advocate for, you will drive strategies, policies, and programs that enhance leadership competencies, align with the agency's mission of "Equity and Optimal Health for All," foster a positive leadership experience for current and emerging leaders, and improve employee well-being and success across the organization.

Your work will have a statewide impact, influencing how leaders are developed and how DOH fosters a values-based culture. You will collaborate with agency leaders and staff, other state agencies, and external partners to design and implement innovative solutions that strengthen leadership and advance public health goals.

Lead and Inspire:
Guide the LDET to design and deliver leader development programs that enhance leadership competencies by engaging employees from all levels and identity groups.

Drive Inclusive Design:
Collaborate with diverse employee groups to co-create strategies, products, and services that address leadership gaps and promote equity, inclusion, belonging, and performance.

Measure Impact:
Develop and maintain metrics to evaluate the effectiveness, satisfaction, engagement, and inclusiveness of leader development initiatives.

Champion Organizational Change:
Integrate DOH's leadership competencies into systems, policies, and practices, ensuring alignment with agency mission, vision, and goals.

Support Agency-Wide Initiatives:
Collaborate with cross-agency teams to advance recruitment, workforce diversity, and employee engagement efforts.

Innovate and Recommend:
Assess leader development needs, recommend policy and process changes, and lead implementation to improve employee experiences.

Contribute to EXP Leadership:
As a member of the EXP Leadership Team, support the program's vision to empower employees toward growth, well-being, and success.

We believe that everyone has the potential to be a successful leader. No matter where you are in your career or what your goals are, we want to support you in your ongoing growth and development. The Leader Development Experience Team works to promote employee growth, well-being, and success by fostering innovative and inclusive leadership.

We are committed to:

• Modeling cultural humility
• Fostering a growth mindset for individual leaders and the agency as a whole
• Creating transparent and equitable development pathways
• Addressing the barriers that limit access to formal leadership roles

We are seeking a mission-driven leader passionate about leadership, public health, equity, and employee development. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a talent for leading transformative change and fostering collaboration. You thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging data and employee insights to drive meaningful change. With strong communication and leadership skills, you inspire others, model integrity, and champion outcomes that improve the experience for everyone.

You are adept at managing complex projects, navigating ambiguity, and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. These skills will be imperative as you lead the effort to build and sustain a coalition around the agency's leadership competency model, embed those competencies into agency systems, and create transformative development experiences that bring the competencies to life in everyday leader practices.

There are two pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1:
At least five (5) years of professional experience in leadership or organizational development.

Option 2: A bachelor's degree in organizational development, organizational leadership, human resources, learning and development, adult education/instructional design, industrial-organizational psychology, public administration, or a…