(USA) Senior Manager, Learning and Development

Position Summary...

What you'll do...Role summary:
The Senior Manager, Walmart Academy - H&W Learning leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive training programs that enhance associate capabilities and drive business performance. This role partners with key stakeholders to identify learning needs, develop strategic solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability, the position supports talent development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management. The Senior Manager also oversees training standards and governance, leveraging data to measure effectiveness and optimize learning initiatives that contribute to operational excellence and associate growth.
About the team:
The Walmart Academy Learning team leads the design and delivery of impactful learning solutions that support Walmart’s health and wellness associates. This team collaborates closely with business stakeholders to identify learning needs and develop scalable, learner-focused programs using instructional design principles. They evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis and continuously enhance content to meet evolving business goals. The team fosters cross-functional partnerships to ensure cohesive learning strategies, compliance, and alignment with company standards. Their work drives associate capability development, performance improvement, and supports Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and continuous learning.
What you'll do:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of comprehensive learning and development programs aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess training needs, develop curricula, and deliver effective learning strategies.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through data analysis and feedback, adjusting initiatives to enhance impact and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical standards while promoting a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Drive innovation in instructional design and learning technologies to support organizational capability development.

What you'll bring:

• Proven leadership experience in learning and development, including training program design and execution.
• Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design, and curriculum development to drive effective learning strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to consult and collaborate across multiple business units.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement performance management and capability development initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and engage associates and leadership.
• Adaptability to evolving business needs and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience in evaluating training effectiveness and applying data-driven insights to enhance learning outcomes.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, Education, or related field and 4 years’ experience in adult learning, training content development, or related area OR 6 years’ experience in adult learning, training content development, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Instructional Design Software, Leading cross-functional teams, Master’s degree in Learning and Development, Human Resources, or related field, Project Management Certification, Project management experience, Six Sigma certification, Supervisory experience

Primary Location...

806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.