Accelerated Leadership Development Program

4 weeks ago


Des Moines Iowa, United States Principal Financial Group Full time
About the Leadership Development Program

The Leadership Development Program at Principal Financial Group is a comprehensive, accelerated development path designed to build a future pipeline of plug-and-play leadership talent for the organization.

Program Overview

The program is a full-time, 4-6 rotation experience that allows participants to work on business objectives, receive individual coaching, actively practice leadership skills, collaborate with program peers, and create a customized rotation path as they propel their career at Principal Financial Group.

Key Program Components
  • Experiential Leadership Training: Participants will gain hands-on experience in leadership roles, developing their skills and expertise in a supportive and challenging environment.
  • Individualized Coaching: Participants will receive one-on-one coaching to help them develop their leadership skills and achieve their career goals.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Participants will work closely with program peers to achieve business objectives and develop their teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Customized Rotation Path: Participants will create a customized rotation path that aligns with their career goals and interests.
Program Levels

The Leadership Development Program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive leadership development experience. The program is divided into three levels:

  • Level I Associate: Participants will focus on learning the foundational aspects of Principal Financial Group, refining their core professional competencies, and identifying future opportunities to build targeted skillsets.
  • Level II Associate: Participants will be responsible for creating and developing a strategy for one of the program's high-level initiatives. They will drive results through team performance, delegate team responsibilities, and report back to the program.
  • Level III Associate: Participants will be formally responsible for leading, coaching, and mentoring a Level I LDP Associate. They will learn how to bring out the best in their direct report and drive optimal results through individuals.
What You'll Gain
  • Fast-paced start to your career: The program provides a fast-paced start to your career at Principal Financial Group, accelerating your leadership skills and enhancing your career options.
  • Wide range of experiences: The program offers a wide range of individually tailored experiences through enterprise rotations and unique responsibilities that will advance your leadership capabilities, build your business and financial acumen, and allow you to develop highly transferable skills.
  • Professional development planning: The program provides professional development planning through individualized mentorship and coaching.
  • Exposure to senior leadership: Participants will have exposure to senior leadership, executive management visibility, and support from strong leaders throughout the organization.
  • Opportunity to define your leadership style: The program provides an opportunity to define and develop your leadership style through formal and informal leadership experiences.
  • Peer support and shared learning: Participants will have peer support and shared learning through the LDP cohort.
  • Support in attaining placement: The program provides support in attaining placement within Principal Financial Group and launching into your career with membership into our enterprise-wide alumni network, upon successful completion of the program.


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