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Manager, Leadership Development – “Professional Skills & Consulting Solutions”
Synopsis
The Manager, Leadership Development serves as a critical catalyst in bringing GEICO's Associate Value Proposition to life by developing foundational leadership capabilities that create Great Careers for our associates. Responsible for both the "Leader of Self" portfolio (professional skills) and consulting with the business on leadership solutions, this position directly supports GEICO's strategy and transformation into a multi-channel, diversified insurer while reinforcing our culture of inclusion, collaboration, and performance excellence. This role transforms successful bespoke solutions into formalized program offerings, building the leadership capabilities needed to drive GEICO Forward while ensuring associates have clear pathways for growth and development at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
"Leader of Self" (Professional Skills) Portfolio Management
- Design and implement leadership development strategies that foster Great Careers by creating foundational leadership capabilities (self-awareness, personal effectiveness, foundational leadership competencies)
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business stakeholders to identify emerging needs for early-career leadership development that supports our multi-channel transformation
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of professional skills and bespoke programs, making data-driven improvements that reinforce our Great Culture of accountability and excellence
Consulting Solutions & Innovation
- Establish and manage a structured intake process for leadership development requests that support GEICO's transformation into an innovative, multi-channel insurer
- Assess business requests and determine appropriate solutions, leveraging existing portfolio offerings when possible
- Leveraging existing portfolio, tailor and implement targeted leadership development solutions for unique needs that advance our business
- Test modified approaches for effectiveness and scalability through a lens of continuous improvement
- Convert successful bespoke solutions into formalized leadership development offerings that create pathways for all associates.
- Serve as an innovation pipeline for the leadership development function, supporting technological advancement and business transformation.
Strategic Integration
- Align all development offerings with GEICO's Leadership Behaviors and the 70/20/10 development model to foster a Great Culture of continuous learning
- Integrate Leadership Behaviors into all program designs to support the growth of a Great Company
- Ensure leadership development initiatives support GEICO Forward strategic priorities and our transition to a multi-channel, diversified insurer
- Collaborate with Talent management to expand 70/20/10 development options and support development planning that creates Great Careers for all associates
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Organizational Development, Business, HR, or related field preferred
- 7+ years of experience in leadership development, learning and development, or related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing leadership development programs that create Great Careers
- Experience managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships across a Great Company
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
- Experience with program evaluation and measuring learning effectiveness in support of a Great Culture
Skills And Competencies
- Strong business acumen and understanding of strategic priorities that drive Great Company transformation
- Excellent project management abilities, including managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Innovation mindset that drives Great Company transformation initiatives
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills that foster a Great Culture of learning
- Outstanding written and verbal communication that connects associates to our strategic vision
- Data analysis and reporting capabilities that demonstrate program impact on Great Careers
- Collaborative approach that reinforces our Great Culture values of inclusion and teamwork
Locations – Tampa, Bethesda, Dallas, NYC
Annual Salary
$91,225.00 - $151,700.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The GEICO Pledge
Great Company: At GEICO, we help our customers through life’s twists and turns. Our mission is to protect people when they need it most and we’re constantly evolving to stay ahead of their needs.
We’re an iconic brand that thrives on innovation, exceeding our customers’ expectations and enabling our collective success. From day one, you’ll take on exciting challenges that help you grow and collaborate with dynamic teams who want to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
Great Careers: We offer a career where you can learn, grow, and thrive through personalized development programs, created with your career – and your potential – in mind. You’ll have access to industry leading training, certification assistance, career mentorship and coaching with supportive leaders at all levels.
Great Culture: We foster an inclusive culture of shared success, rooted in integrity, a bias for action and a winning mindset. Grounded by our core values, we have an an established culture of caring, inclusion, and belonging, that values different perspectives. Our teams are led by dynamic, multi-faceted teams led by supportive leaders, driven by performance excellence and unified under a shared purpose.
As part of our culture, we also offer employee engagement and recognition programs that reward the positive impact our work makes on the lives of our customers.
Great Rewards: We offer compensation and benefits built to enhance your physical well-being, mental and emotional health and financial future.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being.
- Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
- Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
- Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
