Leadership Development Manager
MongoDB · Raleigh, NC
- On site
- Full-time
- $121,000 / year
- Raleigh, NC
Job highlights
- Design and deliver leadership development programs.
- Manage learning experiences and coaching programs.
- Develop on-demand and AI-supported learning.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across levels.
- Drive talent development in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
About the role
Leadership Development Manager
MongoDB is looking for a Leadership Development Manager to play a critical role in its next phase of growth. This role will focus on identifying future critical skills, designing innovative learning experiences, and ensuring people managers develop the capabilities needed to succeed in a rapidly changing environment. The goal is to design, build, and scale learning experiences that empower people managers to embody company values, serve customers effectively, and ultimately enhance culture and accelerate performance.
This position is part of the Culture, Talent, and Development (CTD) leadership team, which is responsible for a range of culture and talent-building programs, including leadership development, employee learning, talent management, engagement, listening, and inclusion.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and facilitate live Leadership Development programs, both directly and through train-the-trainer strategies.
- Influence and assist other teams in integrating leadership development into existing trainings and experiences.
- Program manage development programs and experiences, creating scalable solutions for enrollment, accountability, and impact measurement.
- Program manage coaching programs, including vendor management, invoicing, internal stakeholder alignment, and participation/impact measurement.
- Design on-demand learning and AI-supported experiences aligned with the content roadmap to achieve strong learning outcomes for diverse audiences.
- Orchestrate alignment across concurrent projects by identifying interdependencies, assessing change impacts, and driving clear, priority-based decisions.
- Manage stakeholder relationships across all levels, ensuring clear understanding of ownership, timelines, resource needs, risks, constraints, and dependencies.
- Ensure alignment of deliverables, project priorities, and resources with business objectives and other People Team initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in designing, delivering, and program managing Leadership Development programs.
- Strong track record of delivering strategic and tactical solutions in fast-paced, high-change environments, preferably in SaaS.
- Excellence in instructional design, creating engaging and effective learning experiences across multiple formats (Classroom, On-Demand, Self-Paced).
- Proven ability to facilitate leadership development experiences with subject matter expertise in core leadership and management skills.
- Expertise in learning program management, including needs assessments, solution design, and impact measurement.
- Experience managing external vendors, including contractors and coaches.
- Experience customizing learning experiences and content for individual business units.
- Exceptional written communication and high-quality project documentation skills.
- Proven program management capability in planning, prioritizing, and delivering concurrent initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience managing learning on an LMS, Docebo preferred.
- Coaching certification from ICF, CPCC, Hogan, or comparable accreditation.
- Proficiency in course authoring software, Articulate Rise preferred.
- Previous experience managing people directly.
- Experience leveraging AI-supported platforms for training optimization.
Key Skills/Competency
- Leadership Development
- Instructional Design
- Program Management
- Learning Experience Design
- Talent Management
- Stakeholder Management
- SaaS
- AI-Supported Learning
- Vendor Management
- Change Management
Skills & topics
- Leadership Development
- Manager
- Learning Experience Design
- Instructional Design
- Talent Management
- Program Management
- SaaS
- Employee Development
- HR
- Training
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5+ years of leadership development, instructional design, and program management experience, emphasizing SaaS environments.
- Showcase impact: Quantify achievements in designing and delivering scalable learning solutions and vendor management.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss facilitation skills, core leadership competencies, and experience with learning technologies.
- Demonstrate alignment: Emphasize your understanding of how leadership development drives business objectives and strengthens company culture.
- Research MongoDB: Understand their mission, values, and commitment to employee growth and innovation.
Technical preparation
Master instructional design principles.,Practice facilitating virtual and in-person sessions.,Familiarize with LMS and authoring tools.,Study AI applications in learning.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging leadership development program.,How do you manage multiple project priorities?,Give an example of influencing stakeholders.,How do you measure learning impact?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Leadership Development Manager role at MongoDB?
- The primary focus is to design, build, and scale innovative learning experiences that empower people managers to develop critical future skills, live company values, and enhance performance within MongoDB's fast-changing environment.
- What are the key responsibilities for a Leadership Development Manager at MongoDB?
- Key responsibilities include designing and facilitating leadership programs, managing development and coaching programs, creating on-demand and AI-supported learning, orchestrating project alignment, and managing stakeholder relationships.
- What specific experience is required for the Leadership Development Manager position?
- A minimum of 5 years in designing, delivering, and program managing leadership development programs, with a strong track record in fast-paced SaaS environments, is required. Excellence in instructional design and facilitation is also essential.
- Are there any preferred qualifications for this role at MongoDB?
- Preferred qualifications include experience managing learning on an LMS (Docebo preferred), coaching certification, proficiency in course authoring software (Articulate Rise preferred), prior people management experience, and experience with AI-supported training platforms.
- What kind of learning formats does MongoDB expect the Leadership Development Manager to be proficient in?
- Proficiency is expected across multiple formats including classroom (in-person, virtual, hybrid), on-demand (courses, microlearning, videos), and self-paced development resources.
- How does MongoDB approach compensation for this role?
- MongoDB offers a base salary range of $62,000—$121,000 USD for this role in the U.S. This is part of a total compensation package that includes equity, a stock purchase program, and comprehensive benefits.
- What makes MongoDB a unique place to work for a Leadership Development Manager?
- MongoDB is built for change, redefining the database for the AI era. The company fosters a supportive culture with a strong commitment to employee growth, well-being, and innovation, providing opportunities to make a significant impact.
- What is the work arrangement for this Leadership Development Manager position?