Executive Talent Development Manager

Job Description

***Remote - This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in British Columbia and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.***

The Role:

At General Motors, we believe that strong executive leadership is essential to driving innovation, performance, and cultural transformation. As an Executive Talent Development Manager, you will be responsible for designing and executing enterprise-wide development strategies that prepare senior leaders and high-potential talent for greater impact.

This role will lead the development of leadership experiences, succession-based development programs, executive coaching, and team effectiveness solutions. You will also build and lead a team that partners closely with Talent Management, HR Business Partners, and senior leadership to ensure that GM’s executive pipeline is prepared for future challenges.

If you are a strategic, results-driven leader with deep expertise in executive development, assessment, and organizational effectiveness, we invite you to be part of shaping GM’s future leadership.

What You’ll Do:

• Executive Development Strategy & Execution – Design and implement a comprehensive executive development strategy that aligns with GM’s business goals and leadership needs.

• Succession-Based Development – Partner with Talent Management to create tailored development experiences that prepare successors and high-potential leaders for executive roles.

• Executive Coaching & Leadership Assessments – Own GM’s executive coaching approach by establishing a policy and vendor partnerships, ensuring leaders receive targeted development aligned with business priorities.

• Team Effectiveness & Senior Leadership Development – Develop team effectiveness solutions for senior leadership teams, driving alignment, collaboration, and high performance.

• Assessment & Insights – Leverage assessments (e.g., 360s, Hogan, psychometrics) to provide data-driven insights that shape development plans and organizational decision-making.

• Program Leadership & Team Building – Build and lead a high-performing team focused on delivering impactful executive learning experiences at scale.

• Stakeholder Partnership & Influence – Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, HRBPs, and key stakeholders on executive development priorities.

• Innovation in Learning & Development – Integrate cutting-edge learning science, behavioral change strategies, and technology into GM’s executive development approach.

Additional Job Description

Required Skills & Abilities

• 7+ years of experience designing and implementing executive development, leadership programs, or organizational development strategies.

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

• Deep expertise in assessment tools (e.g., Hogan, 360 assessments, psychometric tools).

• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and HR teams to drive executive development initiatives.

• Strong background in succession planning, high-potential talent development, and leadership coaching.

• Experience leading large-scale, strategic leadership development initiatives with measurable business impact.

• Experience leading enterprise-wide team effectiveness initiatives.

• Strong understanding of learning technology, digital coaching platforms, and leadership analytics.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive presence.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge:

• ICF executive coaching certification (or equivalent).

• Hogan certification or deep experience in leadership assessment interpretation.

• Master’s degree in organizational development

Success Metrics for this Role:

• Increased readiness of successor candidates for key executive roles.

• Strong executive engagement scores and program adoption.

• Measurable behavioral shifts in leadership effectiveness.

• Positive impact on senior team performance and collaboration.

Compensation: 

• The expected base compensation for this role is: $124,700.00 - $187,100.00 - Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
   

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE

Benefits:

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.

• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values.

• Tuition Assistance and Employee Assistance Program. 

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.