(USA) Senior Manager, Learning and Development
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Walmart Academy Health & Wellness Learning, leads innovative learning strategies that build associate capabilities, strengthen performance, and create meaningful development experiences. The role partners across the business to translate critical needs into high-impact, application-focused learning solutions, uses insights and data to continuously improve, and develops talent. It influences how associates learn, grow, and succeed while supporting Health & Wellness in serving customers and communities. The Walmart Academy Learning team designs and delivers learning experiences for Health and Wellness associates, building skills for current roles and future growth. In collaboration with business partners, the team develops practical learning strategies that strengthen leadership and operational excellence and support large-scale change. It uses application-focused design, real-time feedback, and data insights to refine learning approaches across facilities, lead multiple initiatives, and foster a culture of learning, growth, and feedback.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, Education, or a related field and 4 years of experience in adult learning, training content development, or a related area; or 6 years of experience in adult learning, training content development, or a related area.
- Proven leadership experience in learning and development, including training design, delivery, and evaluation.
- Expertise in developing and implementing learning strategies aligned with business goals.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to consult and collaborate across functions.
- Proficiency in instructional design and content development for blended learning solutions.
- Ability to analyze performance data to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience managing complex projects and adapting plans to meet evolving organizational needs.
- Excellent communication skills to influence, coach, and develop associates and teams.
Nice To Haves
- Instructional design software experience.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Master’s degree in Learning and Development, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Project Management Certification.
- Project management experience.
- Six Sigma certification.
- Supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive learning and development strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee the creation and evaluation of training programs, ensuring alignment with operational needs and performance standards.
- Manage and mentor associates, fostering a collaborative team environment and supporting continuous professional growth.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning gaps and recommend effective solutions to enhance capability development.
- Monitor program effectiveness through data analysis and adjust initiatives to improve outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and promote ethical standards across learning activities.
- Drive continuous improvement by benchmarking industry standards and integrating best practices.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan and possible stock compensation.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and voting leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Company discounts.
- Military Leave Pay.
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
- PTO and/or PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes.
- Live Better U paid education benefit program, including tuition, books, and fees for eligible programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
