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Manager, Leadership Development

Kraft Heinz


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 104200 - 130200
Posted: 22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Manager Leadership Development

Location: Chicago Illinois
Work Arrangement: Hybrid three days per week in the Chicago office


At Kraft Heinz leadership is a driver of business success.

As Manager Leadership Development you will manage the programs platforms and operating mechanisms that connect leaders to the right development at the right time. You will lead key coaching assessment and development platforms; strengthen how the leadership development portfolio is accessed and measured; and serve as the primary connection between Leadership Development and Talent Management.

Working across Talent Management HR Business Partners regions vendors and business leaders you will translate talent priorities into coordinated development solutions while identifying opportunities to scale simplify and improve the enterprise portfolio.


What Youll Do

Leadership Portfolio Operations

Manage the enterprise leadership development portfolio calendar intake nominations eligibility and communications.

Coordinate access and placement into coaching assessment cohort-based and on-demand development offerings.

Partner with regions and functions to clarify handoffs anticipate delivery needs and improve adoption of enterprise offerings.

Create reusable launch kits communications templates and program resources that enable consistent global execution and appropriate local adaptation.

In partnership with the Learning Transformation & Operations team establish consistent program management standards templates governance across the portfolio.

Maintain a clear catalog of leadership development offerings and practical decision guides for HR Business Partners and Talent teams.

Surface portfolio gaps overlaps demand trends and opportunities to scale simplify or consolidate offerings.


Coaching Assessment & Development Platforms

Lead the operational strategy and ongoing management of our coaching partners (both traditional and AI coaching).

Define priority use cases and connect platforms to our People Cycle and development offerings.

Design and evolve the developmental 360-feedback program to help leaders gain actionable insights translate feedback into focused development priorities and connect to relevant coaching and development resources.

Establish success measures across coaching and assessment platforms using participant feedback and utilization data to improve quality access and impact.

Talent Development Integration & Orchestration

Serve as the primary Leadership Development partner to the Talent Management team translating talent review and succession priorities into development requirements and available solutions.

Partner on development plans for priority talent bringing expertise on coaching assessments leadership programs and other development experiences.

Identify recurring development needs across talent plans and use those insights to inform scalable programs platforms and portfolio priorities.


Insights Measurement & Portfolio Improvement

Build clear reporting on participation utilization experience outcomes and investment across programs and platforms.

Translate program coaching assessment and platform data into actionable recommendations for portfolio decisions.

Establish feedback loops with Talent Management HR Business Partners regions vendors and participants.

Monitor whether priority talent populations are accessing the right solutions at the right time.

Support quarterly portfolio reviews and recommendations on what to scale redesign consolidate or stop.


What Youll Bring
  • Experience managing leadership development talent learning coaching assessment or related enterprise programs.
  • Strong program and portfolio management skills with the ability to move between strategy operations and execution.
  • Ability to translate talent and business priorities into clear development solutions operating plans and stakeholder actions.
  • Experience managing external partners budgets and service expectations.
  • Comfort using data and feedback to identify patterns improve experiences and recommend decisions.
  • Strong cross-functional partnership and communication skills in a global matrixed environment.


Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$104200.00 - $130200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:

  • Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments

  • Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training

  • Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs

  • Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.


Required Experience:

Manager


About Company

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For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more

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