Learning and Development Manager

Team details & who they will work with: HM and 2 other coworkers, Program Mgrs, and SME’s, and outside clients

3- 4 yrs in Program Management or Operations and logistics in a learning environment

Associate’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent education, experience and training

• Strong project management skills, ability to prioritize, and deliver outcomes
• Ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities quickly
• Excellent attention to detail; organized and analytical
• Strong creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify needs, research solutions, and drive appropriate actions

• Learning and development experience is a plus
• Adobe LMS and Articulate Rise
  360 experience is a plus
• Workday

• Proficiency with MIRO and Airtable, whiteboarding and database tools
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Premier) and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel(Advanced))
• Previous Nike/industry experience preference:
  Highly desirable, background on a training team is very helpful
• What 2-3 traits does the successful person in the role have? Creative problem solving, organized, attention to detail, data analysis

As a Footwear Operations Specialist II on the Bowerman Creation University team (BCU), you will be part

of a highly motivated, technically focused learning and development team dedicated to building

foundational footwear knowledge and advancing technical and functional expertise across the Footwear

Product Creation organization. BCU designs and delivers engaging learning experiences that fuel

creation and manufacturing capabilities, accelerate skill development, and foster a culture of innovation,

collaboration, and product excellence.

In this role, you will serve as a key operational partner to program managers and content creators,

ensuring the effective planning, coordination, and execution of learning programs, content development

initiatives, and learner experiences. You will support cross-functional teammates by managing processes,

maintaining operational standards, and driving efficiencies that improve program delivery and scalability.

Working closely with team leads and stakeholders, you will help enhance the accessibility, awareness,

and adoption of technical training resources. You will also contribute to continuous improvement

initiatives, leveraging data, feedback, and process optimization to elevate learning experiences and

strengthen technical footwear expertise across the organization.

In your day-to-day work you will collaborate with your teammates and technical subject matter experts to support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences aligned to technical priorities and organizational needs. You will help coordinate and launch instructor-led, virtual,

eLearning, and immersive training programs that build technical capabilities across the Footwear Product

Creation organization. Through strong execution, organization, and partnership, you will help ensure

learning experiences are engaging, accessible, and effective in driving skill development and business impact.

• Support the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs and training experiences and initiatives.
• Coordinate instructional activities, exercises, and logistics for classes and programs.
• Assist in gathering feedback, developing criteria, and evaluating training effectiveness to inform content and experience improvements.
• Maintain and update learning content, resources, and training materials under the guidance of team leads.
• Help develop and maintain supplemental learning assets, including job aids, checklists, quick reference guides, and user resources.
• Manage project plans, program playbooks and documentation, and operational processes to
• Create communications, schedules, dashboards, and status updates that provide visibility into program milestones and progress for team and stakeholders.
• Document meeting outcomes, decisions, action items, and next steps, ensuring timely communication with SMEs and stakeholders.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables to completion with proactive communication with project sponsors, teammates, and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes, standards, and best practices.
• Research and…