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RISE Program Manager, Leadership Development

Cushman & Wakefield

RISE Program Manager, Leadership Development

full-timePosted: Aug 19, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026Remote Client Site - USA - Flexible United States (Remote)

Job Description

Job TitleRISE Program Manager, Leadership DevelopmentJob Description SummaryJob DescriptionThe RISE Program Manager is responsible for the execution, iteration, and delivery of the RISE flagship leadership development program as well as creating other offerings as guided by the Senior Program Manager.RISE is a flagship 9-week cohort program that readies hourly team members with high leadership potential for the role of Assistant Maintenance Manager, or frontline, salaried leadership. It includes multiple classroom weeks as well as on-job-training rotations, and program project.This role will work closely with the Senior Program Manager of leadership development, subject matter experts, and field leaders to target opportunities to better RISE and create offerings for pipeline RISE candidates with a focus on delivery methods for adult learners in busy environments. This position also collaborates with Support Team leads to maintain internal alignment, company standards, procedures, and initiatives. Knowledge and experience in RISE and/or instructional design, learning and development outcomes, facilitating, and building strong relationships with multiple levels of leaders are essential.Location: Virtual, anywhere in the U.S.Key Responsibilities:Collaborates with senior program manager of leadership development and internal subject matter experts to scope, outline, and iterate RISE program aspects and create People 1st Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) leadership development experiences that align with performance gaps and our business and client needsBalances demands of a large development program (RISE) and other requests against timelines that may shift – ability to communicate roadblocks, help needed, and needed changes to meet completionAbility to have equal focus on big picture and full details of a 9-week program that also includes a panel interview process prior to program launch, logistics for cohort members living in temporary lodging, and coordinating all aspects and schedule of program, including all leaders who join the classroom and sites involved in on-job-training rotations.Builds relationships with leaders in the field and in support roles to collaborate effectivelyInforms and helps design operations leadership content, including on-job-training, aligned to business needs and performance gaps by roleDelivers RME leadership training in-person in classrooms, virtually, and on-site as designedContinuously develops strong facilitation and storytelling skills to drive their effectiveness in connecting learners to their impact on RME operations performance and our culture, mission, and valuesAnalyzes and evaluates effectiveness of programs, development experiences via participant feedback, stakeholder feedback, any tracked outcomes or metrics, including retention and promotionsDesigns and/or oversees design of, supports and/or conducts an “Is Leadership Right for Me?” series to create a strong pipeline for potential RISE candidatesCollaborates with account leadership development team and C&W Services leadership development team on future direction, needs, and collaborates or supports where needed for successful outcomesDrive a learning culture and support account strategic initiatives as directedPreferred Skills & Qualifications: 3-5 years related experience in learning and development roles and/or 3-5 years of RME experience preferably in the supply chain / logistics industryProven success in similar roles in large and complex logistics or manufacturing industryStrong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skillsDemonstrated leadership and team building skillsBachelor’s degree in education or related field or commensurate experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience developing and/or executing development offerings for adult learners, including in-person instructor-led, virtual, and onlineExperience and familiarity with Learning Management Systems like Workday and e-learning authoring tools like Articulate RiseThis position requires a high level of autonomy. Successful candidates have demonstrated ability to identify needs, solve and solution to those needs and create documentation and SOPs to support solutions with minimal supervisionTravel Requirement: Travel – this position includes up to 50% travel depending on business needs for in-person L&D workshops and coursesTravel could be more than 50% / month in short term if program/business needs call for itWhy Choose Us?At Cushman & Wakefield Services, we’re proud of our diverse global team and our commitment to inclusivity. Recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals, we value and support a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.Our Benefits:Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, wellness program, and virtual healthcare.Family Benefits: Paid parental leave, emergency backup care.Generous Time Off: 10 days of PTO, 6 days of sick days, and 3 days of personal time.Retirement: 401(k) match with immediate vesting.Supplemental Insurance: Critical illness, accidental, and hospital indemnity insurance.Pre-Tax Savings: Commuter benefits, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).Home & Family Protection: Auto & home insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, pet insurance.Apply Today!Become a key player in a company that’s committed to making a positive difference in the world. Join us in driving meaningful change through our impactful ESG initiatives. Apply now and start your journey with Cushman & Wakefield Services!Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.INCO: “C&W Services”

Locations

  • Remote Client Site - USA - Flexible United States (Remote)

Skills Required

  • learningintermediate
  • Learning Management Systems like Workdayintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Travel – this position includes up to 50% travel depending on business needs for in-person L&D workshops and courses (experience)
  • Travel could be more than 50% / month in short term if program/business needs call for it (experience)
  • Travel – this position includes up to 50% travel depending on business needs for in-person L&D workshops and courses (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3-5 years related experience in learning and development roles and/or 3-5 years of RME experience preferably in the supply chain / logistics industry (experience, 5 years)
  • Proven success in similar roles in large and complex logistics or manufacturing industry (experience)
  • Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills (experience)
  • Demonstrated leadership and team building skills (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field or commensurate experience (experience)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
  • Experience developing and/or executing development offerings for adult learners, including in-person instructor-led, virtual, and online (experience)
  • Experience and familiarity with Learning Management Systems like Workday and e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Rise (experience)
  • This position requires a high level of autonomy. Successful candidates have demonstrated ability to identify needs, solve and solution to those needs and create documentation and SOPs to support solutions with minimal supervision (experience)
  • 3-5 years related experience in learning and development roles and/or 3-5 years of RME experience preferably in the supply chain / logistics industry (experience, 5 years)
  • Proven success in similar roles in large and complex logistics or manufacturing industry (experience)
  • Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills (experience)
  • Demonstrated leadership and team building skills (experience)
  • Bachelor’s degree in education or related field or commensurate experience (experience)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (experience)
  • Experience developing and/or executing development offerings for adult learners, including in-person instructor-led, virtual, and online (experience)
  • Experience and familiarity with Learning Management Systems like Workday and e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Rise (experience)
  • This position requires a high level of autonomy. Successful candidates have demonstrated ability to identify needs, solve and solution to those needs and create documentation and SOPs to support solutions with minimal supervision (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with senior program manager of leadership development and internal subject matter experts to scope, outline, and iterate RISE program aspects and create People 1st Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) leadership development experiences that align with performance gaps and our business and client needs
  • Balances demands of a large development program (RISE) and other requests against timelines that may shift – ability to communicate roadblocks, help needed, and needed changes to meet completion
  • Ability to have equal focus on big picture and full details of a 9-week program that also includes a panel interview process prior to program launch, logistics for cohort members living in temporary lodging, and coordinating all aspects and schedule of program, including all leaders who join the classroom and sites involved in on-job-training rotations.
  • Builds relationships with leaders in the field and in support roles to collaborate effectively
  • Informs and helps design operations leadership content, including on-job-training, aligned to business needs and performance gaps by role
  • Delivers RME leadership training in-person in classrooms, virtually, and on-site as designed
  • Continuously develops strong facilitation and storytelling skills to drive their effectiveness in connecting learners to their impact on RME operations performance and our culture, mission, and values
  • Analyzes and evaluates effectiveness of programs, development experiences via participant feedback, stakeholder feedback, any tracked outcomes or metrics, including retention and promotions
  • Designs and/or oversees design of, supports and/or conducts an “Is Leadership Right for Me?” series to create a strong pipeline for potential RISE candidates
  • Collaborates with account leadership development team and C&W Services leadership development team on future direction, needs, and collaborates or supports where needed for successful outcomes
  • Drive a learning culture and support account strategic initiatives as directed
  • Collaborates with senior program manager of leadership development and internal subject matter experts to scope, outline, and iterate RISE program aspects and create People 1st Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) leadership development experiences that align with performance gaps and our business and client needs
  • Balances demands of a large development program (RISE) and other requests against timelines that may shift – ability to communicate roadblocks, help needed, and needed changes to meet completion
  • Ability to have equal focus on big picture and full details of a 9-week program that also includes a panel interview process prior to program launch, logistics for cohort members living in temporary lodging, and coordinating all aspects and schedule of program, including all leaders who join the classroom and sites involved in on-job-training rotations.
  • Builds relationships with leaders in the field and in support roles to collaborate effectively
  • Informs and helps design operations leadership content, including on-job-training, aligned to business needs and performance gaps by role
  • Delivers RME leadership training in-person in classrooms, virtually, and on-site as designed
  • Continuously develops strong facilitation and storytelling skills to drive their effectiveness in connecting learners to their impact on RME operations performance and our culture, mission, and values
  • Analyzes and evaluates effectiveness of programs, development experiences via participant feedback, stakeholder feedback, any tracked outcomes or metrics, including retention and promotions
  • Designs and/or oversees design of, supports and/or conducts an “Is Leadership Right for Me?” series to create a strong pipeline for potential RISE candidates
  • Collaborates with account leadership development team and C&W Services leadership development team on future direction, needs, and collaborates or supports where needed for successful outcomes
  • Drive a learning culture and support account strategic initiatives as directed

Benefits

  • general: Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, wellness program, and virtual healthcare.
  • general: Family Benefits: Paid parental leave, emergency backup care.
  • general: Generous Time Off: 10 days of PTO, 6 days of sick days, and 3 days of personal time.
  • general: Retirement: 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
  • general: Supplemental Insurance: Critical illness, accidental, and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • general: Pre-Tax Savings: Commuter benefits, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • general: Home & Family Protection: Auto & home insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, pet insurance.
  • general: Core Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, wellness program, and virtual healthcare.
  • general: Family Benefits: Paid parental leave, emergency backup care.
  • general: Generous Time Off: 10 days of PTO, 6 days of sick days, and 3 days of personal time.
  • general: Retirement: 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
  • general: Supplemental Insurance: Critical illness, accidental, and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • general: Pre-Tax Savings: Commuter benefits, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • general: Home & Family Protection: Auto & home insurance, legal benefits, identity theft protection, pet insurance.

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