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GEICO

Senior Director, Leadership Development

GEICO, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Company OverviewThe Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is a private American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is the third largest auto insurer in the United States. In 2023, GEICO earned premiums worth over $40 billion U.S. dollars.

At GEICO, our success is no secret - it's the result of investing in exceptional individuals who can provide exceptional service and solutions to our clients. We are committed to creating a culture of continuous learning and development to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow and to support our associates' career aspirations.

Position OverviewAs we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our team as the Senior Director of Leadership Development at GEICO. In this role, you will design and lead the strategy for successful delivery of programs and solutions focused on building a diverse pipeline of future leadership talent and ensuring the development of executive leaders. The ideal candidate will be data-driven in understanding the needs of our people leaders and combine industry-led research on what it takes to create an impactful and sustainable people leader development strategy & curriculum.

Location:Hybrid at Chevy Chase, MD or New York, NY office; Other locations being considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership Development Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive leadership development strategy aligned with GEICO’s business objectives and values.

Program Design: Design, implement, and continuously improve leadership development programs including mentoring, coaching, and training to enhance leadership capabilities across the organization. This includes assessing current Leadership Development Programs to determine their impact and retention.

Innovation: Develop and implement strategy and innovative best practices to position the function for the future, considering both technology and automation.

Collaboration and Managing Stakeholders: Partner with HR Business Partners, senior business leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure leadership development initiatives are integrated into talent management processes.

Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance metrics for all programs and initiatives, ensuring that they achieve intended outcomes.

Budget Management: Develop and manage the budget for leadership development initiatives, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Team Leadership: Lead a team of professionals dedicated to leadership development, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Ensure DEI principles are embedded in our solutions and how we operate to reflect our associate population, customers, and communities we serve.

Qualifications:

10+ years of relevant leadership experience with a significant portion focused on leadership development, leadership coaching, executive development, learning, organizational development, with a mix of operational, strategic, and systems thinking experience.

Extensive experience designing and facilitating leadership and professional skill courses.

Experience working at all levels of the organization, with significant time working directly with the C-Suite as a coach, advisor, and program manager.

Preferred background in business or finance in addition to Leadership Development, Learning, and Talent.

Certifications in change cycle, climate assessment, and executive coaching preferred.

Culture and change champion - owning and balancing the conflicts between standing still and moving forwards; believes in, helps develop, and cultivates excitement in their workplace culture.

Solution-oriented orientation – identifying the source of a question or challenge and providing the right, or a better, way of doing things.

Demonstrated organizational savvy and executive presence - effectively engaging with and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.

SalaryAnnual Salary: $195,000.00 - $315,000.00. The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate.

Benefits:As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period.

Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave.

401(k) Plan.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Paid Training and Licensures.

Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Equal Employment OpportunityThe equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company.

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