Leadership Development Program Manager

Leadership Development Program Manager 

People Experience | Compassus 
 

Location: Nashville, TN area (hybrid) 

Why this role exists 

Leadership at Compassus is how we bring our values to life. This role exists to ensure our leadership development experiences are both meaningful and well-run. The Leadership Development Program Manager designs, facilitates, and orchestrates leadership programs that help leaders grow real skills while staying grounded in our mission of Care for Who I Am. 

This role blends presence and planning. You will be in the room with leaders and behind the scenes making sure the experience is thoughtful, consistent, and scalable. 

What you’ll do 

Facilitation & Leader Development 

• Facilitate live, virtual, and in-person leadership development experiences across Compassus 

• Support foundational leadership programs, service-line leadership tracks, and leadership summits 

• Create learning environments where leaders can practice honest conversations, accountability, and care 

• Coach leaders through real leadership challenges tied to their day-to-day work 

Program Management & Orchestration 

• Own end-to-end leadership programs from design through delivery 

• Manage cohorts, timelines, materials, and logistics to ensure a seamless experience 

• Partner with internal stakeholders to align leadership development with Compassus strategy and priorities 

• Track participation, feedback, and outcomes to continuously improve programs 

Design & Continuous Improvement 

• Design leadership learning content that is practical, human, and easy to apply 

• Translate leadership concepts into simple tools and behaviors leaders can use immediately 

• Iterate based on leader feedback, business needs, and organizational change 

Culture & Belonging 

• Model Compassus values in every interaction 

• Weave belonging, trust, and accountability into leadership learning in authentic ways 

• Help leaders understand the connection between how they lead and how teams experience care 

What success looks like 

• Leaders leave sessions clearer, more confident, and more connected 

• Leadership programs run smoothly without feeling rigid 

• Leaders apply what they learn and see impact in engagement, trust, and performance 

• Stakeholders trust you as both a facilitator and an operator 

What you bring 

• Experience in leadership development, learning facilitation, or organizational development 

• Strong facilitation presence with the ability to connect authentically with leaders 

• Program management skills with attention to detail and follow-through 

• Ability to balance structure with flexibility 

• Comfort working across functions and with senior leaders 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Healthcare experience is helpful but not required. Curiosity, humility, and care for people are essential. 

Location & travel 

• Based in the Nashville, TN area 

• Hybrid work environment with regular in-person collaboration 

• Occasional travel for in-person leadership programs and events 

How we work 

• We keep things simple and human 

• We believe leadership is learned through practice, not theory 

• We care deeply about the leader experience because it shapes the team and patient experience