Leadership Transformation Manager

Job Description and Duties

State Fund’s Human Resources Department is seeking a collaborative, relationship-focused professional to join the Leadership Transformation Team.

This position serves as the Emerging Leader Program (ELP) Manager and is responsible for leading one of State Fund’s flagship leadership development programs while supporting broader leadership and talent development initiatives across the organization.

The successful candidate will partner with executives, business leaders, mentors, alumni, supervisors, and participants to deliver an exceptional leadership development experience. This position requires someone who excels at building trusted relationships, facilitating learning, leading complex projects, and influencing outcomes through collaboration rather than positional authority.

If you are passionate about developing people, cultivating leadership, and making a lasting impact across the organization, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
Emerging Leader Program Leadership

• Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Emerging Leader Program (ELP).

• Coordinate participant recruitment, selection, onboarding, developmental experiences, rotational assignments, mentoring activities,executive engagement,
and graduation events.

• Partner with executives, senior leaders, mentors, alumni, supervisors, HR Business Partners, to ensure a high-quality participant experience.

• Monitor participant progress and provide coaching, guidance, and developmental support throughout the program.

• Evaluate program effectiveness using participant feedback, organizational priorities, and business needs to drive continuous improvement.

Leadership Development:

• Design, develop, coordinate, and facilitate leadership development programs, workshops, and learning experiences.

• Support leadership, talent, and organizational development initiatives across the Leadership Transformation Team.

• Facilitate engaging workshops, presentations, simulations, meetings, and discussions for audiences across all organizational levels.

• Foster learning environments that encourage collaboration, reflection, growth, and continuous improvement.

Relationship Management & Consultation:

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with leaders, employees, and stakeholders throughout the organization.

• Serve as a collaborative partner by understanding business needs and recommending practical leadership development solutions.

• Influence outcomes through credibility, communication, and partnership rather than positional authority.

• Foster strong collaboration while balancing diverse stakeholder perspectives and organizational priorities.

Program & Project Management:

• Lead multiple complex projects simultaneously from planning through implementation.

• Coordinate enterprise-wide initiatives involving multiple business units.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, participant experiences, and organizational effectiveness.

• Leverage technology and emerging AI tools, where appropriate, to enhance collaboration, communication, and program effectiveness.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

** Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.

Special Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications. Alternative documents submitted in lieu of required Application, Resume, or Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, website searches, and third-party reviewers can be helpful in researching responses to the SOQ; however, by submitting your application for this position, you understand and acknowledge the SOQ you submit is your own work, in your own words, and accurately reflects your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences. Submitting an SOQ that is not your own may be cause for disqualification from the hiring process.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Desired Knowledge,Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to:

• Build strong, trusted relationships across all organizational levels.

• Develop collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

• Influence and inspire others through credibility, communication, and collaboration.

• Lead projects and initiatives while successfully managing competing priorities.

• Facilitate engaging learning experiences and meaningful discussions.

• Coach, mentor, and develop others.

• Think strategically while maintaining operational excellence.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, accountability, professionalism,and sound judgment.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, inclusion and leadership development.

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Leadership development

• Organizational development

• Talent development

• Program or project management

• Facilitation, instruction, or coaching

• Employee engagement

• Organizational change and continuous improvement

• Cross-functional leadership

• Coaching or mentoring others

• Building collaborative partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups

• Participation in or support of the Emerging Leader Program or comparable leadership development programs

We recognize that meaningful leadership experience is developed in many ways. Candidates are encouraged to highlight experiences gained through participation in leadership development programs such as the Emerging Leader Program (ELP), rotational assignments, stretch assignments, committee leadership, mentoring, facilitation, coaching, project leadership, volunteer leadership, continuous improvement initiatives, or other experiences that demonstrate readiness for this role.

Why Join the Leadership Transformation Team?

The Leadership Transformation Team partners across State Fund to identify, develop, and prepare leaders who will shape the future of our organization. Through innovative leadership development experiences, strategic partnerships, and enterprise-wide collaboration, we strengthen leadership capability and foster a culture of continuous learning.

As the Emerging Leader Program Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence the development of future leaders, build meaningful relationships across the organization, and help shape one of State Fund’s premier leadership development programs.

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions

Dental, Vision

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Wellness and Recognition

Alternate Work Schedules

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Leadership Training

Mentoring Program

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Background Investigation

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be initiated.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  The SOQ will be used as part of the competitive evaluation process to assess each candidate’s qualifications, written communication skills, and ability to clearly articulate relevant experience.

  Your SOQ must:

  • Be no more than 500 words.

  • Use 12-point Arial font.

  • Include your name and the Job Control (JC) number in the upper right-hand corner.

  • Respond completely and specifically to the prompt below.

  SOQ Prompt
  In no more than 500 words, describe one professional experience that best demonstrates your readiness to serve as the Emerging Leader Program Manager.