Director, General Management Leadership Development Program (GMLDP)

Director, General Management Leadership Development Program

The preferred locations for this role will be New York City, Dayton, OH or Raleigh, NC. Candidates outside of these locations will be expected to travel to these and other locations, as required.

We are seeking candidates who have depth of experience using AI tools and technology in the course of performing the role in a technology enabled corporate setting.

About Us

LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers across the global legal market with leading information, analytics, and technology solutions. We support law firms, corporate legal departments, and government entities in advancing the rule of law and improving legal outcomes.

Our Legal Market business is focused on innovation, commercial growth, and delivering exceptional customer value. We are seeking a strategic and experienced HR leader to help shape the talent and organizational strategy that enables this success.

About the Role

Reporting to the Vice President, North America Human Resources, the Director will drive the establishment and development of the General Management Leadership Development Program, which will support future pipeline of leaders within LexisNexis Legal and Professional.

Responsibilities

• Create and scale a General Management Leadership Development Program that serves as the company's primary source of future General Managers, Business Unit Leaders, Operational talent and Strategy leads. Design and launch a world-class General Management Leadership Development Program
• Establish program vision, operating model, governance, and success metrics
• Develop participant selection criteria and assessment methodologies
• Create rotational frameworks and developmental experiences
• Design program branding, value proposition, and long-term growth strategy
• Build a sustainable talent pipeline model that aligns with enterprise succession needs

Executive Partnership & Talent Planning

• Partner with executive leadership to identify future talent needs
• Work directly with General Managers, functional leaders, and business presidents to develop meaningful rotational assignments
• Secure executive sponsorship and engagement across the enterprise
• Facilitate talent reviews and participant placement discussions
• Ensure participants receive high-impact assignments with measurable business outcomes

University & Talent Pipeline Development

• Develop strategic relationships with leading universities and business schools
• Establish partnerships with faculty, career centers, honors programs, and student organizations
• Create annual campus engagement and recruiting strategies
• Build a differentiated employer brand that attracts high-potential leadership talent
• Represent the company at recruiting events, conferences, leadership forums, and university programs

Recruitment & Selection

• Lead recruitment efforts for annual cohorts
• Design candidate assessment processes
• Evaluate candidates for leadership potential, learning agility, business acumen, initiative, and cultural impact
• Partner with executives on final selection decisions
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience
• For the inaugural cohort, recruit and hire 510 participants for future program entry.

Leadership Development & Participant Experience

• Design onboarding experiences and development journeys
• Create leadership curriculum and learning experiences
• Coordinate executive speakers, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities
• Establish coaching and sponsorship frameworks
• Monitor participant performance and development throughout the program
• Support post-program placement and career progression

AI-Enabled Talent Innovation

• Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve recruiting, assessment, learning, and talent development
• Ensure program participants develop practical AI fluency and understand how AI is reshaping business leadership
• Identify innovative approaches to talent management and leadership development
• Serve as an advocate for experimentation, learning, and modernization

Program Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Manage program budget and resources
• Measure program outcomes and effectiveness
• Track retention, promotion rates, inclusive representation, and leadership pipeline impact
• Continuously improve program design based on participant and executive feedback

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree required
• 12-15 years of experience in one or more of the following: Human Resources, General Management, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Consulting, Executive Development, High-Potential Talent Programs
• Demonstrated track record of success in large, complex global organizations
• Collaborative and humble approach to work
• Naturally attracts exceptional talent and builds trusted relationships
• High initiative and ability to work quickly in a change-rich environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with and influence senior leaders; builds credibility
• Communicates effectively with students, managers and senior executives and with both internal and external stakeholders
• Successful coach and people-developer

Preferred

• Experience designing and launching programs from inception
• Experience working directly with executive leadership teams
• Experience recruiting top-tier university talent
• Experience within technology, information services, consulting, professional services, or growth-oriented organizations
• Strong understanding of AI and its impact on business and leadership
• Graduate degree (MBA, Master's in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field)

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the people strategy of a market-leading legal technology organization.
• A collaborative and purpose-driven culture.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Professional growth within a global organization committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
• Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

Primary Location Base Pay Range: New York, NY $163,300 - $303,300. U.S. National Base Pay Range: $136,100 - $252,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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