Job description
Join Apex Leadership Group as the Director of Organizational Leadership, a senior role focused on building resilient organizations through strategic leadership development, coaching, and transformational programs. You will partner with executive leadership to design and implement scalable leadership frameworks that drive performance, culture, and sustainable growth.
We seek a collaborative, data-driven leader who can translate complex organizational dynamics into practical learning experiences, programs, and measurement systems. This is a full-time role based in Chicago with opportunities to influence a global portfolio.
Responsibility
- Develop and implement a comprehensive organizational leadership strategy aligned to business goals.
- Design leadership development programs, coaching, succession planning, and change management initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive cultural transformation and employee engagement.
- Define and track key performance indicators to measure leadership impact and program ROI.
- Partner with HR, DEI, and executive teams to identify leadership gaps and build leadership pipelines.
- Guide talent reviews, succession planning, and high-potential development across the organization.
- Advise on organizational design, governance, and change initiatives to optimize structure and decision-making.
Qualification
- Master's degree in Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or a related field; PhD preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in leadership development, organizational development, or executive coaching.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale leadership programs with measurable impact.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
- Experience leading change management in complex, matrixed organizations.
- Data-driven with ability to analyze metrics and translate into programs.
- Demonstrated ability to influence at the C-suite and build trusted relationships.