Dir-Lowe's University Leadership Experience

• Manages a team of trainers who facilitates learning solutions in physical and virtual classroom environments targeting leadership audiences from supervisor to executive.
• Serves as a role model for excellent instructional facilitation and develops those capabilities in others. Utilizing a variety of classroom teaching styles and methods to link course concepts to relevant business situations.
• Hires onboards and oversees the development and performance of Sr. Master and Leadership Trainers direct reports - typically former store assistant store managers or other experienced Store Managers.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with business leaders and HR COEs to consult and advise functional business unit leaders and subject matter experts to translate functional strategies priorities and performance gap opportunities into practical yet impactful learning solutions.
• Oversees and provides significant input and direction to Leadership Experience development curriculum and content development
• Develops collaborative relationships and functions as an expert consultant to HR Business Partners key business leaders subject matter experts and Learning resources to identify performance improvement opportunities close knowledge or performance gaps and gather source content for learning curriculum.
• Oversees the development of all curriculum design and instructional training delivery methods for corporate associates (in-person online self-service etc.) and mediums such as audio-visual materials instructor guides and curriculum.
• Works cross-functionally to develop performance and development solutions that improve business results through increased retention improved engagement and the development of high-performing associates. Works collaboratively to ensure that corporate development processes and programs are embedded and practiced.
• Assists corporate business leaders in assessing their performance and development needs. Recommends solutions including developing customized training and team development sessions as needed; follows up to assess the effectiveness of the recommended programs.
• Researches evaluates and leverages best practices of other organizations to expand the quality and accessibility of development to target audiences.
• Manages key vendor relationships for programs including material and related contractual commitments.
• Partners with peers and VP Talent to develop comprehensive training programs aligned to compliance and regulatory needs.
• Performs needs analysis across a variety of key stakeholders and programs to ensure corporate learning strategy is aligned to business strategy to drive a high performance organization and measurable outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree Business Finance Human Resources Education/Learning Psychology or other related fields; training or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement if applicable
• 11 Years Store leadership experience required in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
• 12 Years Progressive experience one or more specialty functions of Human Resources with a significant portion focused on talent management (e.g. employee and/or leadership development instructional design training performance management) and a mix of operational strategic and systems thinking experience
• 8 years Progressive retail leadership experience with demonstrated expertise in P&L management merchandising sales operations customer service and building an engaging environment of high performance
• 8 years Experience leading and mentoring a large workforce while fostering high associate engagement and customer satisfaction
• 3 years Classroom facilitation and/or leadership coaching (all leadership levels - supervisor to executive); preferably for a large national and/or global company
• 6 years Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication active listening motivational and facilitation skills
• 2 years Experience serving as a retail big box store manager with a proven history of achieving/exceeding store sales profit LTR and associate engagement goals
• 8 years Demonstrated ability to think quickly; comfortable in a dynamic fast-moving environment
• 5 years Demonstrated proficiency with performance management and effective coaching techniques
• 5 years Experience building and maintaining working relationships with business leaders stakeholders and peers on a wide range of matters

• Master's degree Organization Development Instructional Design Learning Leadership Psychology or other related fields preferred
• 10 Years of Experience leading and mentoring a team and helping to foster/create a "great place to work

What We Do

It’s curious to think of innovation and stability co-existing. But we pair a 100-year track record of success with a hunger to do things differently. Everyone is in the work — tackling complex problems where your impact can build back or build up the communities we serve. We fill our halls with curious minds from all walks of life. Our differences make us stronger which is why our leaders build cultures of recognition and inclusion. You are heard and your curiosities are celebrated and championed here.

Why Work With Us

We have built a space where the curious can move freely. Up in title up in skills to the side with teams or back to try something completely new. We help you find your path — because when you win we all win.

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