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Leadership Development Program Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH

Atash Enterprises, LLC

Program Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

Required 7 Years Familiarity with CRM platforms, workflow automation, case management solutions ... Required 7 Years Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

TEKsystems

QAQC Program Manager

New Albany, OH

$65 - $125/hr

Be Part of the Largest Data Center Development in Michigan History Saline, MI (100% Onsite) 24 ... Experience leading QA/QC, Program Management, or Project Management efforts on large-scale ...

TEKsystems

QAQC Program Manager

New Albany, OH

$65 - $125/hr

Be Part of the Largest Data Center Development in Michigan History Saline, MI (100% Onsite) 24 ... Experience leading QA/QC, Program Management, or Project Management efforts on large-scale ...

Southeast Healthcare

Residential Program Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$60K - $66K/yr

This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise, staff leadership, and program management ... Support the development and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused residential ...

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SmartIPlace

Program Manager[onsite]

Columbus, OH · On-site

Provide leadership to project team members to insure task delivery. * Work with Agency project ... development of project scope definitions. * Maintain project level budgets, set standards for ...

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How much do leadership development program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for leadership development program manager in Columbus, OH is $115,964.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,200.00 and $138,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a leadership development program manager?

A Leadership Development Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing programs that develop leadership skills within an organization. They assess organizational needs, create training initiatives, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure leadership growth aligns with business goals. This role often includes evaluating program effectiveness, mentoring employees, and staying updated on best practices in leadership development.

What are the typical responsibilities of a leadership development program manager?

A Leadership Development Program Manager typically designs, implements, and manages leadership training initiatives, collaborating with senior leaders to identify organizational needs and development goals. They often facilitate workshops or coaching sessions, track program effectiveness using metrics, and adjust content based on feedback and outcomes. Additionally, they coordinate with HR, talent acquisition, and department heads to ensure programs align with succession planning and overall business strategies. The role requires balancing strategic planning with hands-on facilitation, making each day varied and engaging.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a leadership development program manager?

A Leadership Development Program Manager typically needs a background in organizational development, talent management, and project management, often supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, HR, or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), development frameworks such as 360-degree feedback tools, and certifications like CPLP or SHRM-CP are valuable. Exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to inspire trust and motivate others distinguish top performers in this position. These skills are essential for designing, implementing, and measuring effective leadership programs that align with organizational objectives and foster long-term business success.

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Program Manager

Central Ohio Transit Authority

Columbus, OH • On-site

$79K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 22 days ago

Central Ohio Transit Authority rating

9.5

Company rating: 9.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 844 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Salary: $79,788.80 - $93,870.40
Location: 33 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Benefits:
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • COTA Bus Pass
  • Wellness Initiatives
  • On-Site Chair Massage
  • On-Site Health Coach
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation

POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs highly professional work for successful delivery of a variety of IT and business-related projects for the Central Ohio Transit Authority.
Performs duties that advance COTA's Strategic Plan and reflect the organization's core values of safety, empowerment, accountability, teamwork, and service, and support the mission of Moving Every Life Forward.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Establishes business division relationships to identify, understand, assess, prioritize and plan an overall approach at project road mapping to optimize delivery while considering constraints of capacity, change management capability and inter-connectedness of other projects, programs and objectives.
  • Leads divisions and organization in change management practices to increase the likelihood of success of execution, adoption and sustainment.
  • Identifies risks for the division and organization in terms of meeting overall business objectives and establishes and executes a plan to mitigate.
  • Establishes and maintains an overall communication plan to brief on status, escalations and results with the core business leadership; bringing together stakeholders and leading understanding and alignment on course of action.
  • Provides oversight on projects to ensure requirements, deliverables, and timelines are met;
  • Interfaces and communicates directly with third party contractor's project manager as applicable;
  • Provides Smart City assistance as needed;
  • Leads an internal COTA project team consisting of part-time team members assigned by project stakeholder management. Communicates with, and schedules internal resources as needed to perform project assignments per the project schedule. Escalates schedule conflicts and resource availability issues to project stakeholder management for resolution;
  • Schedules regular team meetings, documents meeting minutes, assigns and tracks performance of action items, and communicates project status via monthly status reports and/or face to face meetings with internal project stakeholders;
  • Acts as Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for projects to ensure the third-party contractor performs work at a quality level that meets COTA's requirements;
  • Engages internal resources as needed to verify quality performance and successful completion of deliverables, and obtains COTA stakeholder sign off approval on the deliverables;
  • Plays an active boundary role between internal COTA staff and third party project teams;
  • Maintains complete project documentation as required for Federal grant reporting purposes.
  • Coaches and provides training for the organization on Project Management capabilities and skills; and,
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, computer science, or related field and six (6) years of experience managing a wide range of complex projects required.
  • PMP or ITIL certification preferred.

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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