Continuous Skills Development Manager at Walmart

Colton, California, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RetailIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
  • Skills in supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs
  • Capability to identify and communicate goals and objectives
  • Experience in building accountability and measuring progress in achieving results
  • Proficiency in identifying and addressing improvement opportunities
  • Demonstrated adaptability and promotion of continuous learning
  • Experience in providing supervision and development opportunities for associates, including hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, and providing recognition
  • Knowledge of promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace
  • Understanding of ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, mission, values, ethics, and integrity
  • Ability to implement action plans and utilize the Open Door Policy
  • Skills in building high-performing teams and embracing differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences
  • Experience in creating a culture of belonging where associates feel seen, supported, and connected
  • Proficiency in working collaboratively, building strong and trusting relationships
  • Ability to communicate with impact, energy, and positivity to motivate and influence
  • Capability to attract and retain top talent

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments
  • Implements training programs at the facility level
  • Participates as a member of the Functional/Divisional training network with other facilities to determine current best practices and share learnings
  • Manages execution and quality of delivery across change programs, incorporating initial change impact assessment results into program delivery plans
  • Ensures stakeholder alignment, communicates change initiatives, and leads program interventions to achieve desired change outcomes
  • Provides change sponsorship as required
  • Oversees, coordinates, and provides leadership to project teams supporting change initiatives
  • Establishes and measures change key performance indicators for change programs
  • Ensures consistency in messaging between multiple projects and delivers clear direction to end users (e.g., project team, facility leadership, facility associates)
  • Manages site communications and develops a communication strategy and execution model
  • Acts as an active member of the facility leadership team, sharing knowledge, expertise, and coaching to develop others
  • Leverages involvement in operations programs to drive change initiatives through modeling appropriate change management behaviors
  • Engages program teams in the change management process
  • Coordinates with facility-level and home office-level associates and leadership to implement corporate initiatives
  • Coordinates training programs utilizing and maintaining training materials
  • Leverages associate expertise and resources to assist in the facilitation of training in the facility
  • Supports Quality, Safety, and Human Resources teams in meeting training requirements
  • Guides and executes the Leadership Development process across the facility
  • Manages and coordinates hourly associate training programs (e.g., Lead Program)
  • Assesses and calibrates training programs to determine training effectiveness
  • Ensures required training is tracked and scheduled
  • Works with Implementation Managers to ensure the overall training strategy is delivered
  • Supports associate engagement by providing learning opportunities, building relationships, and providing cross-training opportunities
  • Encourages cross-functional teamwork
  • Monitors work plans, workloads, and associate schedules to meet deadlines
  • Resolves issues to avoid delays in project deliverables
  • Uses systems to audit progress and identify concerns early

Skills

Stakeholder Management
Training Programs
Change Management
Leadership
Project Management
KPI Measurement
Communication Strategy
Team Supervision
Mentoring
Program Delivery

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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