Leadership Development Specialist

Job Description Job Requirements At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better placeto make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster. Position Overview Position Title: Leadership Development Specialist Location: Bangalore Scope The Leadership Development Specialist serves as a vital member of the Chief Leadership Office, dedicated to identifying and evaluating both current and emerging leaders within the organization. This role ensures that leadership capabilities are aligned with Quest Global's strategic objectives. As a key contributor, the specialist shapes the way Quest Global defines, assesses, and develops leadership qualities that are critical to organizational success. The position provides thought partnership and practical support in all aspects of Leadership Assessment and Development. In addition to these core responsibilities, the Leadership Development Specialist may participate in a range of initiatives, including coaching and mentoring leaders, facilitating workshops, delivering capability training, and guiding experiential learning programs. These activities help to reinforce leadership competencies and foster continuous growth across the organization. Candidate Profile The Leadership Development Specialist assesses senior leadership competency, tailors individual development plans, and supports succession planning efforts. The role requires proficiency with various talent development tools and processes including behavioral-based interviews, 360-degree feedback, psychometric assessments, and leadership simulations. The Ideal Candidate - Hands-on with leadership development processes and demonstrates a track record of implementing effective programs. - Has demonstrated experience aligning leadership development initiatives with business strategy to drive measurable impact. - Exhibits exceptional attention to detail in designing and implementing leadership programs. - Is passionate about enabling leaders to thrive in dynamic environments. - Takes a holistic, systems-level approach to defining and executing organizational strategy. Key Responsibilities Capability Framework Design - Support the design and development of capability frameworks, continuously evolving Quest Global success profiles, capability models and core leadership standards. - Maintain and update level-based leadership capability models, aligning updates with evolving business and talent needs. - Support documentation, version control, and knowledge assets related to success profiles and behavioral indicators. - Conduct external and internal benchmarking to feed updates into leadership capability frameworks. Leadership Assessment and Development Execution - Collaborate with PMO to execute the implementation of leadership assessments (e.g., 360s, structured interviews), ensuring delivery excellence and data integrity. - Lead and support enterprise-wide leadership assessments (e.g., 360s, structured interviews) to evaluate readiness and inform development plans. - Support the development of program templates and collaborate with the Leadership Development Team to track progress and ensure high quality experience and insights across cohorts. - Prepare insights and provide thought leadership to support talent review and development planning discussions. Stakeholder Management - Support Talent Partners and LDP participant leaders to co-develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) based on assessment insights and leadership requirements - Assist in building and updating dashboards that track leadership bench, HiPo movement, and capability gaps. - Analyze talent data using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to produce clear summaries and visuals for stakeholders. - Support workforce planning analytics under the guidance of the Head of ATS and senior stakeholders. Governance and Quest Global Systems - Maintain standard operating procedures and ensure compliance with leadership assessment and development protocols. - Coordinate across systems (e.g., HRIS) to ensure leadership data is synced and accurate. - Support audit readiness and reporting requirements for leadership development activities Personal Attributes - Problem solving orientation; high degree of curiosity, as well as relentless need for personal self-development. - Self-motivated and driven, looking ahead for where to add value without requiring direction. - Detail oriented; Delivers high quality, executive level products (presentations, reporting, analysis, training materials.) - Conceptual thinker; Skilled in translating conceptual ideas into practical applications and approaches - Confident and articulate communicator with the ability to build credibility at all levels - 10+ years of professional experience, ideally in talent management, OD, or HR analytics, preferably in a matrixed global environment. Skills & Capabilities Must Have Nice to Have Leadership Competency Models Experience with designing from scratch, adapting and/or refreshing existing frameworks Behavior-Based Interviewing Experience engaging with senior leaders in a 1:1 setting to assess competencies, personality traits, and motivational drivers Psychometric Tools Experience with instruments that assess personality traits, EQ, behavioral tendencies, and motivational drivers 360 Feedback Experience engaging stakeholders directly or via survey / automated process to obtain development feedback Development Of Tools & Support Materials Experience creating reference documents, training curriculum, execution templates, and executive level presentations Executive Coaching Individual and/or Team Development Succession / Strategic Talent Planning Good knowledge in codification of practices & process (governance & compliance) Project Management Skills Master's Degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, Business, or related field We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard. We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace. Work Experience see above