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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview

This senior leadership role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling comprehensive leadership development programs that drive organizational capability, succession planning, and cultural transformation and foster a culture of continuous learning across our global operations. As a key member of the Global Talent & OD leadership team, this role is critical in shaping the future of talent in a complex, risk-driven, and highly analytical industry. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in leadership development, adult learning principles, and global program management to elevate our leadership bench strength and organizational effectiveness.

What You Will Do

Leadership Development Strategy, Program Design and Implementation Develop and execute a comprehensive global leadership development strategy aligned with business objectives and organizational culture. Serve as a strategic advisor to HRLT on leadership capability building. Develop comprehensive leadership architecture framework defining competencies, career pathways, and development progressions across all leadership levels that enable building a robust succession pipeline. Design and deliver innovative, scalable leadership development programs for emerging leaders, mid-level managers, and senior executives. Create blended learning experiences incorporating digital platforms, experiential learning, coaching, and peer-to-peer development. Establish leadership assessment and 360-feedback processes to identify development needs and measure program effectiveness. Stay current with industry trends and emerging best practices in leadership development
Talent Development & Learning Strategy Create enterprise-wide learning and development strategy that encompasses all employee populations and career stages in a multi-year roadmap in support of our growth strategy, business objectives, and culture of collaboration, continuous learning and improvement. Drive digital transformation of learning experiences through innovative technologies and platforms. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of learning management systems (LMS) and learning experience platforms (LXP). Oversee LMS administration, user experience optimization, and integration with HR systems and business applications. Ensure LMS compliance with data privacy regulations and security standards across global operations. Evaluate and implement learning management systems, virtual reality training, and AI-powered personalization. Lead pilot programs and experimentation with new learning methodologies. Ensure learning content reflects the regulatory, cultural, and operational nuances globally and regionally. Promote learning programs internally through robust communication and branding strategies, driving engagement for both formal and informal learning experiences. Collaborate in cross-functional improvement initiatives to align learning strategies with key transformation and growth initiatives, building upskill/reskill plans for critical segments. Enhance team performance through the development of high-impact team effectiveness methods including designing and facilitating team workshops.
Career Pathing Build development pathways for individual contributors in support of personal growth and talent development. Facilitate needs analysis, align priorities & resourcing, and set pace & budget. Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Team & Vendor Management Manage strategic relationships with external leadership development vendors, business schools, and executive coaching firms. Develop and maintain preferred vendor networks and establish service level agreements. Conduct vendor performance evaluations and manage contract negotiations to optimize cost and quality. Partner with procurement teams to ensure compliance with vendor management policies and procedures. Identify and evaluate new vendor partnerships to enhance program capabilities and innovation. Oversee the selection and integration of learning technologies, platforms, and tools. Ensure consistent program quality and cultural adaptation across diverse geographic markets. Manage annual learning and development budget, optimizing resource allocation and ROI
Measurement & Impact Define and track KPIs to measure the effectiveness and ROI of leadership and learning initiatives. Establish governance frameworks and metrics to measure program impact and business outcomes. Apply advanced program management methodologies to oversee multiple concurrent initiatives and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Use data and feedback to continuously improve program design and delivery. Build learning pathways for all employee populations and track usage and user experience

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Organizational Development, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field, MBA preferred required
15+ Years of progressive experience in leadership development, talent management, or organizational development required
5+ Years in senior leadership roles managing global teams and complex programs required
Experience working with global teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC preferred
Deep expertise in leadership development frameworks, adult learning principles, and behavioral change methodologies required
Strong business acumen with ability to connect learning initiatives to organizational outcomes required
Experience with high-potential identification, and leadership assessment tools required
Extensive experience in learning and development strategy formulation and execution across diverse organizational contexts required
Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale leadership development initiatives, building leadership pipelines and learning strategies in complex, matrixed organizations required
Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into actionable plans required
Strong communication skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels required
Professional certifications in coaching, assessment, or leadership development preferred

What you can expect from RGA

Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range

$146,950.00 - $218,950.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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