Leadership Development Program Manager

DP World•Charlotte, NC

21h

About The Position

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions. The Leadership Development Program Manager will be responsible for designing, coordinating, promoting, and delivering high-impact leadership development programs for the AMR Region to strengthen organizational capability, build leadership bench strength, and support the regional strategic talent agenda. This role will drive the successful execution of regional and global leadership programs, ensuring alignment with company culture, leadership frameworks, and business priorities. The manager will partner closely with Talent and Development teams and external vendors to design and curate learning journeys, manage regional and global program logistics, coach and guide regional facilitators and evaluate program effectiveness across the AMR region.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite of programs
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

PROGRAM DESIGN AND FACILITATION: Develop, refine, and localize leadership development programs aligned with organizational principles, competencies, and talent philosophy
Facilitate leadership workshops, learning events, and capability-building sessions for leaders at all levels
Adapt content to regional needs while ensuring consistency with global standards.
Incorporate adult-learning principles, experiential activities, simulations, and coaching techniques
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTION: Lead end-to-end coordination for leadership development programs both global and regional (virtual and in-person)
Oversee program logistics, scheduling, communications, facilitator assignments, materials, and evaluations
Manage external vendors, facilitators, coaches, and partners to ensure seamless delivery
Monitor participant engagement and program compliance; address risks and escalate challenges when needed
LEADERSHIP STRATEGY ALIGNMENT: Partner with HRBP for leadership training needs assessments, to identify and validate new scopes, target and skills for current leaders, understand capability needs, and provide strategic recommendations
Support the rollout of programs such as Leading DPW Way, Managing the DPW World Way, and Working DP World Way across the region, ensuring activation and impact as expected
Responsible for the execution of the first-time manager program activation in ARO and across BUs in the region, making sure activation occurs broadly
MEASUREMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Track program metrics, feedback, and outcomes (NPS, ROI, behavior change indicators)
Use data insights to refine content, strengthen program impact, and support reporting to HRVPs and senior leadership
Benchmark against industry best practices and introduce innovation into leadership experiences
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY: Lead the internal facilitators community and ensure capability uplift through Train-the-Trainer initiatives