Program Manager, Leadership Development

This will be a hybrid role based out of the Banfield Pet Hospital headquarters in Vancouver, WA. Remote candidates who meet all requirements may be considered.

Salary Range: $75,029 - $103,165 (based on experience & location)

Summary and Qualifications

Lead and support the creation, evaluation, effectiveness, and sustainability of practice wide leadership development programs increasing leaders' capabilities, operational performance, and Associate experience.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.

• Develop and implement programs that support objectives in the area of leadership development.

• Set clear objectives and measures, monitors progress and results, and designs feedback loops into all programs.

• Coordinate with Director and other key stakeholders to identify, analyze, measure, and evaluate the effectiveness of projects and programs, when applicable.

• Partner with subject matter resources within the organization for creation of functional skill-based leadership content.

• Partner with Talent team and makes recommendations for Banfield Associate participation within Mars Leadership Programs.

• Strategic planning and execution for leadership development programs in current state, future state, and beyond.

• Collaborate with Field People & Organization (P&O) team to maintain hospital centricity within all programs.

• Maintain key vendor relationships and contracts.

• Partner and support Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) leadership programs and initiatives, leading the implementation and ongoing execution at the Banfield business unit level.

• Facilitate meetings and trainings both in person and virtual.

• Participate in Banfield leadership development events (National Field Leadership Conference).

• Other job duties as assigned.

Special Working Conditions

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.

• Project timelines and work volume/deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.

• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.

• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment.

• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.

• Environment where pets are present.

Experience, Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, Project Management, or a related field is preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Four years of Learning & Development experience are required.

• Experience with Learning & Development delivery is required.

• Project Management experience, preferably including managing projects through a complete project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, deployment, closure), is preferred.

What We Offer - The Good Stuff:

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones

• Fertility and family-building assistance

• Paid Parental leave

• Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance

• Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Competitive referral program - join our team, bring your friends, and get paid*

• Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match

• Commuter Benefits

• Legal Plan

• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account

• Mental health support and resources

• Paid Volunteering

• Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets

• Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions

• Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs)

• A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more

Even More Good Stuff

• Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars, and other divisions of Mars

• Health and well-being benefits to support quality of life

• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups (we have 7 of them!)

• Awesome opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral reef cleanups or on research vessels!

*Terms and conditions apply

**Benefits eligibility is based on employment status

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location. #FT