[Hiring] Leadership Development Programs Manager @CohnReznick

Role Description

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Leadership Development Programs Manager to join our Learning & Development team.

CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Reporting directly to the National L&D Director, this position serves as a strategic partner in aligning leadership development initiatives with the firm’s business priorities and long-term talent strategy. This role is responsible for the end-to-end ownership of leadership capability progression and development expectations for manager-level and above populations, serving as the longitudinal steward of leadership behaviors, leader readiness, and advancement across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Refresh and continued evolution of premier programs such as NextGen, Emerging Leaders Program, and Leadership Academy
• Development of coaching toolkits and leader enablement frameworks
• Working in partnership with Sales and Marketing as SMEs, buildout of Business Development capability pathways aligned to competencies by level
• Partnering with global L&D representative to extend leadership development programming resources across global offices
• Lead the end-to-end strategy, design, execution, and evaluation of leadership development pathways for Manager through Partner populations
• Design and deliver outcomes-based leadership learning across modalities
• Build scalable coaching capability frameworks
• Co-develop and maintain Business Development capability pathways aligned to career progression
• Consult with Practice Leaders, P&C stakeholders, and other key stakeholder groups
• Use learning metrics and KPIs to evaluate ROI impact and refine strategy
• Facilitate sessions and support train-the-trainer delivery models
• Benchmark externally and drive continuous innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive learning and development experience with demonstrated depth in leadership development, talent progression, or manager-level capability building
• At least 3 years’ experience leading leadership development programs and teams or portfolios
• Proven expertise in instructional design, needs assessment, program development, and evaluation
• Strong project and program management skills, with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders (Director/Partner level)
• Proficiency in applying AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to accelerate content development, improve learner experience, and support data-informed leadership programming
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and LMS platforms
• Willingness to travel to national program locations to lead and support in-person leadership programming, including Emerging Leaders, Leadership Academy, and Manager milestone experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Adult Learning and Development, Human Resources, Organization Development, or Instructional Systems Design
• ATD, SHRM, HRCI, or related credential
• Experience in professional services or consulting environments
• Experience using Power BI for learning analytics

Application Information

Please note, we will only be accepting applications for this role until Friday, April 10th, 2026.

At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.