Sr. Leadership Development Professional – Grade 9; reporting to Carrie Weaver 

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Sr. Leadership Development Professional to design, deliver, and assess leadership development programs that support effective, people-first leadership principles across corporate and manufacturing operations throughout North America. This role focuses on enhancing the capabilities of senior leaders, including C-suite executives, through tailored learning experiences, executive coaching, and strategic talent initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational effectiveness. 

The role reports to the Director of Talent Management in Newark, California with a strong dotted line into the Learning and Development Manager at our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Casa Grande, AZ. The position is based at our beautiful facility in Phoenix, Arizona with weekly travel requirements to Casa Grande, AZ and twice a month travel requirement from Phoenix to San Jose, California to support professional development with Lucid’s HQ population.  

Travel: up to 30% 

You Will: 

Design and implement leadership development strategies aligned with organizational goals and executive priorities  Partner with senior leaders and HR business partners to assess leadership needs and deliver high-impact solutions  Facilitate senior and executive-level leadership workshops  Provide one-on-one and group coaching to senior leaders, leveraging evidence-based coaching methodologies  Evaluate the effectiveness of leadership programs using qualitative and quantitative metrics  Stay current on leadership trends, adult learning theory, and executive development best practices  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to curate and deliver best-in-class leadership content  Support succession planning and high-potential talent development initiatives 

You Have:  

Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field   8+ years of experience in leadership development (design and facilitation), with at least 3 years working directly with senior executives  Certified Executive Coach  Certifications in psychometric tools strongly desired: Hogan, MBTI, DiSC, StrengthsFinder, Energy Leadership, etc.   Proven ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders  Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills  Proven knowledge of instructional design theory and adult learning principles  Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques  Skilled in organizing and establishing priorities  Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences  Systems thinking with the ability to synthesize context and reduce complexity  Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including cross-functional teams in multiple locations 

 

Preferred Requirements 

Knowledge and experience working for a manufacturing or technology company preferred  Master's degree in Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or related field 

 

Physical Requirements 

Ability to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods.  Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse.  Occasional lifting or carrying of materials up to 20 pounds (e.g., training materials, laptops, or presentation equipment).  Ability to travel occasionally to various company locations or off-site training events.  Clear verbal communication for presentations, training sessions, and meetings.  Visual acuity to read and produce training materials and presentations.