ATD Career Explorer
Avatar
Talent Development
Job Families
Choose a Role Family to Explore
Career & Leadership Development
Career & Leadership Development
Career and leadership development professionals have an eye for the long game. They understand and appreciate the value of transferable skills and enjoy helping others look at their career trajectory in fresh ways. Professionals in these roles help employees or clients get clear on their career objectives. Those specializing in leadership development are able to help people learn and apply the knowledge and skills needed to be in a leadership role. They understand the nuances of leadership in the organizations in which they work.
Career & Leadership Development Roles by Level
Career & Leadership Development
Individual Contributor
0%
Your Capability Model self-assessment
alignment with this role

Individual contributors in the career and leadership development area have a broad scope of responsibilities since they are responsible for the professional development of all employees, which could include hourly frontline workers through senior leadership.

Crossover careers:Military Personnel, Customer Success Professionals, Psychology/Counseling
Average Salary Range: $75,000-99,999
Common Job Titles:
  • Leadership Development Specialist
  • Career Development Specialist
Career & Leadership Development
Project/Program Lead
0%
Your Capability Model self-assessment
alignment with this role

Program or project leads in the career and leadership development area can have oversight for several development programs that may be happening simultaneously. They coordinate with stakeholders to identify individuals and departments that will benefit from career or leadership development initiatives.

Crossover careers:Customer Success Professionals, Military Personnel, Psychology/Counseling
Average Salary Range: $90,000-110,000
Common Job Titles:
  • Leadership Development Program Manger
  • Career and Leadership Development Manager
Career & Leadership Development
People Leader
0%
Your Capability Model self-assessment
alignment with this role

Those who lead individuals working in career and leadership development have responsibility for guiding their team members in their own development while also making sure their work aligns with business strategies. They oversee development programs and allocate necessary resources to support the team's work.

Average Salary Range: $100,000-124,999
Common Job Titles:
  • Manager of Leadership and Career Development
  • Senior Manager of Executive Development
Career & Leadership Development
Department Head
0%
Your Capability Model self-assessment
alignment with this role

Those who oversee career and leadership development departments are responsible for designing the career and leadership development strategy for an organization, aligning those efforts with business goals and strategies.

Average Salary Range: $125,000-149,999
Common Job Titles:
  • Director of Career and Leadership Development
  • Head of Leadership Development
  • Director of Leadership Development
Cubes