Senior Director, Leadership Development (Remote, Denmark)

Job summary

This role focuses on defining and implementing a comprehensive leadership development strategy within a global organization. The position involves collaborating with senior leadership to establish a leadership philosophy and development pathways that align with organizational values and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading leadership development initiatives in complex, global environments.
• Expertise in executive development and senior leader interventions.
• Proven ability to define and implement leadership frameworks at scale.
• Experience with leadership feedback mechanisms such as 360-degree or upward feedback.
• Strong presence and credibility with senior executives.
• Familiarity with integrating leadership development into succession planning and talent strategies.
• Strategic thinker with operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and embed a distinctive leadership philosophy.
• Design and govern a comprehensive leadership development architecture for all levels of leadership.
• Enhance executive development through internal programs and external partnerships.
• Create clear leadership pathways and standards for capability and progression.
• Manage the Upward Feedback Survey, ensuring its integration into leadership development and performance discussions.
• Utilize leadership insights to inform targeted development interventions.
• Work with Talent Management to strengthen leadership bench strength.
• Define metrics for measuring leadership capability growth and report on impact.
• Lead a high-performing leadership development team to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in organizational development and systemic leadership approaches is a plus.

Education

• Relevant advanced degree or equivalent experience in leadership development or organizational psychology is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with leadership development tools and feedback mechanisms, as well as experience with business school partnerships is advantageous.