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CSCS TXThe Senior Leadership Development Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating leadership and professional development initiatives that strengthen leadership capabilities and support organizational success. This role partners with business leaders, Human Resources, and key stakeholders to assess development needs, identify leadership gaps, and deliver scalable learning solutions aligned with business priorities and talent strategies.
Serving as a strategic learning consultant, this position leads the development and continuous improvement of enterprise learning programs, resources, and experiences that build leadership effectiveness at all levels of the organization. Key areas of focus include learning strategy, instructional design, leadership coaching, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, program measurement, and change leadership.
The Senior Leadership Development Consultant also mentors Leadership and Professional Development team members, business facilitators, and subject matter experts to enhance consulting capabilities, improve facilitation quality, and strengthen the organization's overall learning culture.
This position independently manages routine to moderately complex assignments, applies sound judgment within established guidelines, and collaborates cross-functionally to solve problems, improve processes, and advance organizational objectives.
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership Development and Learning Strategy
- Assess organizational leadership development needs, identify capability gaps, and recommend targeted strategies and solutions aligned with business priorities.
- Consult with business leaders, Human Resources, and key stakeholders to design and implement scalable leadership and professional development initiatives.
- Design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate leadership training programs, workshops, coaching sessions, and other learning experiences for leaders at various levels.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise learning solutions, resources, and development strategies.
- Apply instructional design principles and adult learning practices to create engaging, relevant, and effective learning experiences.
- Support organizational change initiatives by equipping leaders with the skills and resources needed to lead teams through change.
Talent Development and Coaching
- Partner with Human Resources and senior leaders to identify high-potential employees and support succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
- Provide individual coaching, group facilitation, and development guidance to strengthen leadership effectiveness and professional growth.
- Collaborate with Talent Development colleagues to coordinate programs and ensure a seamless, high-quality participant experience.
- Mentor Leadership and Professional Development team members, business facilitators, and subject matter experts to strengthen facilitation, consulting, and learning delivery capabilities.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback, accountability, and professional development across the organization.
Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
- Establish and evaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative measures, including participant feedback, learning outcomes, and other relevant performance indicators.
- Analyze program data and prepare reports, recommendations, and insights to support stakeholder decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Monitor leadership development trends, emerging practices, tools, and technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into learning solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve learning processes, program delivery, participant engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness.
Consulting, Collaboration, and Problem-Solving
- Build productive relationships with internal teams, business partners, and external stakeholders to address shared challenges and advance organizational goals.
- Apply professional knowledge, critical thinking, and sound judgment to analyze routine to moderately complex issues and recommend appropriate solutions within established guidelines.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support shared objectives, execute initiatives effectively, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and business outcomes.
- Communicate recommendations, findings, and program updates clearly and professionally, including the appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive information.
- Take ownership of assignments, adapt to changing business needs, overcome obstacles, and follow through on commitments.
- Demonstrate accountability, sound decision-making, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement while upholding Caliber's core values.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in place of a degree when it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the role.
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience in leadership development, learning and development, organizational development, talent development, instructional design, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of leadership development principles, practices, and emerging trends, with the ability to support development needs from emerging leaders through senior leadership.
- Strong strategic thinking, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences.
- Strong coaching, mentoring, presentation, and group facilitation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
- High emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and sensitivity when working with diverse individuals and teams.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across functions in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, priorities, and deadlines independently.
- Ability to interpret data, evaluate program effectiveness, and use findings to recommend improvements.
- Proficiency in digital learning platforms, virtual facilitation tools, Microsoft Office, and other relevant business systems and software.
- Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions within established guidelines.
- Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to uphold company values, honor commitments, and promote accountability in self and others.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Working Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in a standard office or administrative environment with limited exposure to physical hazards. The role primarily involves working at a desk, workstation, or computer and may require occasional standing, walking, or handling items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Depending on business needs and assigned work location, the position may operate in a shop environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, moderate noise, and occasional hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions. In such settings, the role may require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Alignment with Caliber's Core Values
All employees are expected to demonstrate and uphold Caliber's core values:
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Are Inspired to Serve
- We Are Courageous
- We Are Proud
- We Have Fun
The Senior Leadership Development Consultant is expected to model these values through professional conduct, collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and a commitment to organizational
Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.
Service Center
CSCS TXThe Senior Leadership Development Consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating leadership and professional development initiatives that strengthen leadership capabilities and support organizational success. This role partners with business leaders, Human Resources, and key stakeholders to assess development needs, identify leadership gaps, and deliver scalable learning solutions aligned with business priorities and talent strategies.
Serving as a strategic learning consultant, this position leads the development and continuous improvement of enterprise learning programs, resources, and experiences that build leadership effectiveness at all levels of the organization. Key areas of focus include learning strategy, instructional design, leadership coaching, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, program measurement, and change leadership.
The Senior Leadership Development Consultant also mentors Leadership and Professional Development team members, business facilitators, and subject matter experts to enhance consulting capabilities, improve facilitation quality, and strengthen the organization's overall learning culture.
This position independently manages routine to moderately complex assignments, applies sound judgment within established guidelines, and collaborates cross-functionally to solve problems, improve processes, and advance organizational objectives.
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership Development and Learning Strategy
- Assess organizational leadership development needs, identify capability gaps, and recommend targeted strategies and solutions aligned with business priorities.
- Consult with business leaders, Human Resources, and key stakeholders to design and implement scalable leadership and professional development initiatives.
- Design, develop, facilitate, and evaluate leadership training programs, workshops, coaching sessions, and other learning experiences for leaders at various levels.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise learning solutions, resources, and development strategies.
- Apply instructional design principles and adult learning practices to create engaging, relevant, and effective learning experiences.
- Support organizational change initiatives by equipping leaders with the skills and resources needed to lead teams through change.
Talent Development and Coaching
- Partner with Human Resources and senior leaders to identify high-potential employees and support succession planning and leadership pipeline development.
- Provide individual coaching, group facilitation, and development guidance to strengthen leadership effectiveness and professional growth.
- Collaborate with Talent Development colleagues to coordinate programs and ensure a seamless, high-quality participant experience.
- Mentor Leadership and Professional Development team members, business facilitators, and subject matter experts to strengthen facilitation, consulting, and learning delivery capabilities.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, feedback, accountability, and professional development across the organization.
Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
- Establish and evaluate program effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative measures, including participant feedback, learning outcomes, and other relevant performance indicators.
- Analyze program data and prepare reports, recommendations, and insights to support stakeholder decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Monitor leadership development trends, emerging practices, tools, and technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into learning solutions.
- Identify opportunities to improve learning processes, program delivery, participant engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness.
Consulting, Collaboration, and Problem-Solving
- Build productive relationships with internal teams, business partners, and external stakeholders to address shared challenges and advance organizational goals.
- Apply professional knowledge, critical thinking, and sound judgment to analyze routine to moderately complex issues and recommend appropriate solutions within established guidelines.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support shared objectives, execute initiatives effectively, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and business outcomes.
- Communicate recommendations, findings, and program updates clearly and professionally, including the appropriate handling of confidential and sensitive information.
- Take ownership of assignments, adapt to changing business needs, overcome obstacles, and follow through on commitments.
- Demonstrate accountability, sound decision-making, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement while upholding Caliber's core values.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in place of a degree when it demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the role.
- 7+ years of relevant professional experience in leadership development, learning and development, organizational development, talent development, instructional design, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of leadership development principles, practices, and emerging trends, with the ability to support development needs from emerging leaders through senior leadership.
- Strong strategic thinking, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences.
- Strong coaching, mentoring, presentation, and group facilitation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
- High emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and sensitivity when working with diverse individuals and teams.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across functions in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, priorities, and deadlines independently.
- Ability to interpret data, evaluate program effectiveness, and use findings to recommend improvements.
- Proficiency in digital learning platforms, virtual facilitation tools, Microsoft Office, and other relevant business systems and software.
- Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions within established guidelines.
- Demonstrated accountability, adaptability, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to uphold company values, honor commitments, and promote accountability in self and others.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Working Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is generally performed in a standard office or administrative environment with limited exposure to physical hazards. The role primarily involves working at a desk, workstation, or computer and may require occasional standing, walking, or handling items weighing up to 20 pounds.
Depending on business needs and assigned work location, the position may operate in a shop environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, moderate noise, and occasional hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions. In such settings, the role may require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Alignment with Caliber's Core Values
All employees are expected to demonstrate and uphold Caliber's core values:
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Are Inspired to Serve
- We Are Courageous
- We Are Proud
- We Have Fun
The Senior Leadership Development Consultant is expected to model these values through professional conduct, collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and a commitment to organizational
Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in leadership development consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in organizational development, human resources, education, or a related field
- Experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs for manager or executive audiences
- Proficiency with instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM
- Familiarity with psychometric or 360-degree assessment tools used in leadership development contexts
- Certifications such as ATD CPTD, ICF coaching credential, or DDI facilitator accreditation
- Ability to conduct needs assessments and translate organizational goals into learning strategy
Tips for Your Leadership Development Consultant Job Search
Quantify program outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers want to see impact, not activity. Replace vague bullet points with outcomes your programs produced, like retention improvements, promotion rates, or participation numbers from cohorts you designed and delivered.
Align your portfolio to the client type
Corporate HR teams and boutique consulting firms screen for very different portfolios. Tailor the programs you feature to match whether the employer serves internal employees or external clients, and show work that mirrors their industry.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists leadership development consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name specific frameworks
Job descriptions that reference 70-20-10, Korn Ferry competency models, or DDI assessments signal a mature L&D function. Apply to those first if you have direct experience with the named methodology, and call it out explicitly in your cover letter.
Prepare a needs-analysis case for interviews
Most leadership development consultant interviews include a scenario where you diagnose a talent gap and propose a solution. Walk interviewers through your discovery questions, data sources, and how you would sequence the intervention before recommending any delivery format.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
In consulting roles, your project portfolio grows or stagnates based on what you agree to in the offer stage. Ask about client mix, decision-making authority over program design, and whether you will own end-to-end delivery or hand off to facilitators.
Leadership Development Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most leadership development consultants?
FlexUp, Caliber, and NextLTC are hiring the most leadership development consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Virginia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest at large enterprises undergoing management restructuring and at consulting firms with dedicated talent advisory practices.
How many leadership development consultant jobs are remote?
About 100% of leadership development consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the design and strategy work can be done independently of a physical office. Roles focused on virtual facilitation and digital learning build tend to be most remote, while positions requiring on-site executive coaching or in-person cohort delivery are more likely to require travel or a local presence.
How do you become a leadership development consultant?
Start by building a foundation in organizational development, instructional design, or human resources through a relevant degree or applied experience. From there, develop facilitation skills by delivering programs internally, then pursue credentials like an ATD certification or an ICF coaching designation to signal credibility to external clients. Assembling a portfolio of programs you have designed and measured is essential before moving into a consulting role.
Can you get hired as a leadership development consultant with little experience?
Entry points into leadership development consulting typically come through internal L&D coordinator or specialist roles where you design and pilot smaller programs before moving into a consulting capacity. Volunteering to build onboarding curricula, facilitate team workshops, or lead mentorship programs at your current employer creates the documented experience hiring managers screen for, even if your title has never included the word consultant.
What does the leadership development consultant interview process look like?
Most processes include a recruiter screen, a competency-based interview focused on program design and stakeholder management, and a practical exercise where you present a needs analysis or sample curriculum. Senior roles often add a panel interview with HR leadership or business clients and may request a full program proposal as a final step. Expect questions about how you measure learning effectiveness and handle executive sponsors who push back on your recommendations.
Where can I find and apply to leadership development consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to leadership development consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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