Leadership Development Manager
MongoDB · Denver, CO
- On site
- Full-time
- $91,500 / year
- Denver, CO
Job highlights
- Design and scale leadership development programs.
- Manage learning experiences and coaching initiatives.
- Develop AI-supported and on-demand learning.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across all levels.
- Drive talent development in a fast-paced environment.
About the role
Leadership Development Manager
MongoDB is seeking a dynamic Leadership Development Manager to play a critical role in our continued growth. This position is instrumental in identifying future skill needs, designing innovative learning experiences, and ensuring our People Managers are equipped with the capabilities to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. You will be responsible for designing, building, and scaling impactful learning experiences that empower people managers to embody our values, serve our customers, and ultimately foster a stronger culture and accelerate performance. This role is a key part of the Culture, Talent, and Development (CTD) leadership team, which oversees a comprehensive suite of 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 support other teams in integrating leadership development into their existing training and experiences.
- Program manage development initiatives, creating scalable solutions for enrollment, accountability, and impact measurement.
- Program manage coaching programs, including vendor relations, invoicing, stakeholder alignment, and participation/impact measurement.
- Design on-demand learning and AI-supported experiences aligned with our content roadmap to ensure strong learning outcomes for diverse audiences.
- Orchestrate cross-project alignment by identifying interdependencies, assessing change impacts, and driving clear, priority-based decisions.
- Manage stakeholder relationships across all levels, ensuring clear understanding of ownership, timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies.
- Ensure alignment of deliverables, 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.
- Proven track record of delivering strategic and tactical solutions in fast-paced, high-change environments, preferably in SaaS.
- Excellence in instructional design, creating engaging learning experiences across various formats: Classroom (in-person, virtual, hybrid), On-Demand (courses, microlearning, videos), and Self-Paced resources.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate leadership development experiences with subject matter expertise in core leadership and management skills (performance management, communication, inclusion, etc.).
- Expertise in learning program management, including needs assessments, solution design, and impact measurement for continuous improvement.
- Experience managing external vendors, including contractors and coaches, to supplement internal L&D offerings.
- Ability to customize learning experiences and content for individual business units.
- Exceptional written communication skills and high-quality project documentation.
- Proven program management capability in planning, prioritizing, and delivering multiple concurrent initiatives on time and within scope.
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 in a direct manager capacity.
- Experience leveraging AI-supported platforms to scale and optimize training initiatives.
About MongoDB
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform—the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market—helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
With offices worldwide and nearly 60,000 customers—including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups—relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software.
Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee resource groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the on the world!
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Key skills/competency
- Leadership Development
- Learning Experience Design
- Program Management
- Instructional Design
- Talent Management
- SaaS
- AI in Learning
- Vendor Management
- Coaching
- Performance Management
Skills & topics
- Leadership Development
- Manager
- Learning Experience Design
- Program Management
- Instructional Design
- Talent Management
- SaaS
- AI in Learning
- Vendor Management
- Coaching
- Human Resources
- Organizational Development
- Employee Development
- Training
- MongoDB
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years in leadership development, instructional design, and program management, emphasizing SaaS experience.
- Showcase facilitation skills: Detail your experience in designing and delivering various learning formats, including virtual and on-demand.
- Quantify impact: Provide examples of how your programs improved manager capabilities and business outcomes, using metrics where possible.
- Demonstrate project management: Emphasize your ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives, stakeholder relationships, and vendor relationships.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience in fast-changing environments and how you foster inclusion and performance.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key leadership skills MongoDB focuses on for its managers?
- For the Leadership Development Manager role at MongoDB, key focus areas for managers typically include performance management, effective communication, and fostering an inclusive environment. The role involves designing programs to enhance these core leadership competencies, ensuring managers are well-equipped to lead their teams and contribute to MongoDB's culture and performance goals.
- How does MongoDB incorporate AI into its learning and development programs?
- MongoDB is leveraging AI-supported platforms to scale and optimize training initiatives, as indicated in the preferred qualifications for the Leadership Development Manager role. This suggests a forward-thinking approach to learning, where AI may be used for personalized learning paths, content delivery, or to enhance the efficiency and impact of development programs.
- What is the expected experience level for the Leadership Development Manager role at MongoDB?
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in designing, delivering, and program managing Leadership Development programs. Candidates with a strong track record in fast-paced, high-change environments, particularly within the SaaS industry, are highly sought after.
- Does MongoDB offer opportunities for professional development for its employees?
- Yes, MongoDB is committed to the personal growth and business impact of its employees. The company focuses on developing a supportive and enriching culture with various programs, including leadership development, employee learning, and talent management initiatives, overseen by the Culture, Talent, and Development team.
- What is the typical work arrangement for a Leadership Development Manager at MongoDB?
- While the job description doesn't explicitly state the work arrangement, given the nature of designing and facilitating programs, it often involves a hybrid approach. This allows for in-person collaboration and facilitation while also accommodating virtual and on-demand learning components. Specific details would be clarified during the hiring process.
- How does MongoDB measure the impact of its leadership development programs?
- The Leadership Development Manager is expected to implement program management strategies that include measuring impact. This involves assessing enrollment, accountability, and the overall effectiveness of development programs and coaching initiatives to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate ROI.