Leadership Development Consultant - Remote with less than 25% travel

WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 2007, DTI (Diversified Technology, Inc.) is a successful African American owned IT Consulting/Staffing firm based in Chicago''s Loop.

WHAT WE DO:
We focus on providing delivery, staffing, and supported services such as enterprise integration/implementations including, but not limited to, CRM, EAM, ERP, PMO, and QA. We service clients in SLED (state/local gov''t & education), financial services, fortune, public utility, as well as regularly partnering with Big 4 SI partners.

Job Title: Leadership Development Consultant

Location: Chicago, IL (Remote with less than 25% travel)

Contract Type: Contract

Duration: 17 Weeks

Estimated End Date: December 2026

Company Overview

A leading public healthcare system dedicated to delivering comprehensive medical services to the community. With a network of hospitals and clinics, the organization provides both inpatient and outpatient care, ensuring high-quality, accessible healthcare for a diverse population, including underserved communities. Services encompass primary care, specialty care, emergency services, and public health initiatives.

The organization is also committed to medical education and research, training the next generation of healthcare professionals and conducting innovative studies to advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Role Overview

The Leadership Development Consultant will be responsible for creating competency and skill frameworks, assessments, and training modules designed to strengthen leadership capabilities and support people development across the organization.

This role will focus on developing engaging leadership training programs, identifying key leadership competencies, designing assessment tools, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals and a culture of continuous learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop micro-learning-style training modules focused on leadership competencies and skills.

• Create training module outlines, learning content, learner resources, facilitation guides, and supporting materials.

• Review relevant documents, reports, and learning resources to understand existing leadership development offerings and avoid duplication of content.

• Conduct interviews and detailed reviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather insights and feedback for content development.

• Collaborate with SMEs and key stakeholders to validate training content and materials, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with organizational needs.

• Support the development of customized learning pathways, leadership competency frameworks, and skill frameworks for designated roles as needed.

• Help define expected leadership skills, behaviors, and expertise requirements to support employee development and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong active listening skills and empathy, with the ability to understand organizational context, operational challenges, and strategic priorities.

• Ability to facilitate decision-making among diverse stakeholder groups in complex and evolving environments.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to develop tailored solutions based on client needs.

• Adaptability and resilience in managing changing priorities and requests.

• Results-oriented approach with a proven track record of delivering high-quality outcomes and meeting deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation, facilitation, and storytelling capabilities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in curriculum design and learning program development.

• Experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and experiences.

• Experience with rapid and iterative content development methodologies.

• Experience creating and applying leadership competency frameworks and skill frameworks.

• Experience developing assessments and evaluation tools.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel.

• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

Education

• Bachelor''s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development, Leadership, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a corporate environment and partnering with senior leaders.

• Direct experience or familiarity with healthcare, hospital, clinical, or healthcare workforce environments.

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual learning technologies, including e-learning platforms.

• Advanced degree or professional certifications such as ATD, SHRM, HRCI, or Instructional Design certifications.

Work Environment

• Remote role with less than 25% travel to Chicago, IL.

• Approved travel expenses will be reimbursed.

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DTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under Illinois state or federal law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.