Senior Director, Learning And Development; WMC

Position: Senior Director, Learning And Development (WMC)
Position Summary...

Walmart Connect (WMC) is seeking a seasoned Senior Director, Learning & Development to lead a high-performing team to scale our advertising, media, and marketing programs.

What you'll do...

* Lead enterprise learning and development strategy by designing and delivering training solutions that drive business outcomes, influence behavior change, and meet customer and associate needs.

* Translate business objectives into scalable learning strategies by analyzing learner needs, performance gaps, and operational priorities, and aligning solutions to long‑term business goals.

* Drive the development and governance of high‑quality learning content by ensuring brand consistency, instructional excellence, accessibility, and best‑in‑class delivery across modalities.

* Provide strategic direction for learning initiatives by overseeing needs analysis, blended learning design, content lifecycle management, and continuous improvement practices.

* Partner cross‑functionally with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure learning solutions are integrated into business operations and delivered on time and on budget.

* Build and lead a high‑performing learning organization by identifying capability gaps, attracting and developing top talent, supporting succession planning, and fostering mentorship and engagement.

* Establish learning design standards and success metrics by defining effectiveness measures, evaluating program impact, and expanding learning management and delivery capabilities.

* Champion a culture of integrity, inclusion, and accountability by embedding Walmart's values into all learning programs and reinforcing ethical standards and the Open Door Policy.

* Oversee learning and development budgets by forecasting resource needs, monitoring spend, evaluating financial impact, and ensuring fiscal discipline throughout project life cycles.

* Develop and leverage internal and external partnerships to accelerate innovation, expand learning capabilities, and support community engagement and business priorities.

What you'll bring…

* Demonstrated ability to lead and scale enterprise learning and development strategies that drive measurable business impact and behavior change.

* Deep expertise in learning design, adult learning principles, and workforce development, with the ability to translate complex business needs into effective, scalable learning solutions.

* Proven experience leading and developing large, diverse teams, including coaching leaders, driving engagement, and serving as a change agent in complex organizations.

* Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to assess learner needs, diagnose performance gaps, and align learning initiatives to short‑ and long‑term business objectives.

* Advanced stakeholder management and influence skills, including the ability to partner cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with senior leaders.

* Experience designing and delivering blended learning solutions using a variety of instructional methods, media formats, and learning technologies.

* Demonstrated ability to manage large‑scale initiatives, balance competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

* Financial and operational acumen, including experience planning budgets, forecasting resource needs, and ensuring effective use of learning investments.

Preferred qualifications

* Master's or doctoral degree in Learning Design, Human Resources, or a related field.

* 10+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Sales Training & Enablement, workforce development, or a related discipline.

* 8+ years of experience leading people and teams, including driving change at scale and influencing across large, complex organizations.

* 4+ years of experience using instructional design and learning development tools.

* 4+ years of experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and stakeholder partnerships.

* 4+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.

* Project Management certification or equivalent experience leading large, complex programs.

About the Team Walmart Connect is Walmart's media and advertising platform, uniquely designed to help brands…