Services Manager, Developing Leadership

Egon Zehnder is one of the world’s foremost leadership and talent consultancies. Our firm provides senior-level executive search, board search, advisory, CEO succession, family business advisory, as well as leadership assessment and development to the world’s most respected organizations. With more than 600 consultants in 67 offices and 36 countries, we work closely with public and private corporations, family-owned enterprises, and nonprofit and government agencies to help them define great leadership in the face of changing economic conditions, emerging opportunities, and evolving business goals.

To support our global team, we are seeking a qualified and compelling professional to join our expert group as a Services Manager for Developing Leadership service line – based in one of our Knowledge Centres in Budapest or Montreal.

This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of global strategy and local execution, supporting the evolution and delivery of our leadership development offerings—including Team Journeys and Individual Development.

This individual will play a pivotal role in orchestrating collaboration across global stakeholders, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and impact in how we develop leaders around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the central coordination point for the Developing Leadership service line, ensuring seamless collaboration across global stakeholders.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of leadership development offerings (Team Journeys and Individual Development).
• Drive project management excellence across initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and communications are well-managed.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination across regions and teams.
• Partner with global leaders to align strategic priorities and translate them into actionable plans.
• Serve as a thought partner, bringing insights and structure to complex challenges in leadership development.
• Contribute to the evolution of our service offerings by integrating external benchmarks and internal learnings.

• Undergraduate degree and at least 5 years of post-graduate experience.
• Background in global consulting or similar
• Experience with leadership/people development services (e.g., coaching, team interventions).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly fluent and proficient in English, with the ability to articulate nuanced ideas and engage in high-level discussions. Portuguese fluency desired; international experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
• Internationally Oriented: Culturally fluent and globally curious.
• Energetic & Engaging: Inspires collaboration and builds strong relationships.
• Organized & Systematic: Brings clarity and structure to complex environments.
• Growth-Oriented: Sees the role as a platform for learning and contribution.
• Empathetic & People-Centered: Demonstrates strong interpersonal awareness.
• Self-Starter: Proactive, resourceful, and business-savvy.

At Egon Zehnder, we operate as one unified team with expertise across industries, functions, and geographies. Our organization can be described as high-performing and collaborative, combined with a caring and respectful culture. Employee safety, well-being, and engagement are top priorities and at the core of our culture. We are proud to build relationships and live our Values through our Employee Resource Groups and initiatives. We have global programs focused on:

• Wellbeing,
• Sustainability,
• EZ+ (LGBTQ+),
• Neurodiversity, etc.

Be part of an international, highly professional, dynamic, and close-knit team! In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an annual performance-based bonus to reward our employees for their hard work and dedication. We offer additional paid holidays between Christmas and New Year, allowing our employees to spend time with their families and loved ones during the festive season. Our private medical care package ensures that our employees have access to high-quality medical care when they need it most. To support our employees in their personal and professional development, we offer free language courses in English, French, German, Hungarian, and Italian. We understand the importance of work-life balance, and our flexible hybrid work model allows our employees to work from home or in the office, depending on their needs and preferences. The policy varies by country and is subject to change by Egon Zehnder at any time. Our cafeteria provides a variety of meal options for our employees to choose from, ensuring that they have access to healthy and delicious snacks throughout the day.