The Senior Director, Enterprise Learning and Development will lead efforts to build and scale a robust Learning and Development platform, which powers US Foods’ ability to unlock our talent potential. This is a strategic leadership role that is critical to the continued success of our growing focus on employee development. This role is the principal architect responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that facilitate leadership, professional and functional development and continuous learning of employees across the organization. This role oversees the planning, designing, building, implementation, and delivery of all training and development programs to support our field and corporate teams.
Develops a learning strategy and roadmap (includes leadership, professional and functional training) to help drive our company strategy and grow careers (from entry level and individual contributor to leadership and executive roles). Includes the development of learning paths across all functions at US Foods
Establishes a clear brand for the US Foods Learning Institute and establishes a regular communications cadence, so that employees can easily access the right content at the right time
Ensures US Foods’ cultural beliefs and Leadership Behaviors are the foundation of all L&D initiatives
Develops a curriculum that is:
Comprehensive – technical skill as well as leadership, management and personal/interpersonal skills
Multi-Channel – experiential, classroom and online/on demand
Timely – in response to or in anticipation of most critical organizational needs and priorities
Ensures that enterprise-wide learning initiatives are aligned to close business and performance gaps, improving the effectiveness of the organization and its ability to recruit and retain a quality workforce
Oversees the Learning Advisory Council for all functions across US Foods to support the functional Academy content
Delivers Learning and Development programming, enrollment/tracking and reporting in a way that is user-friendly, efficient and effective
Develops and drives relevant metrics that produce useful insights to guide our talent strategies and priorities
Leads, manages, and develops all L&D team members
Ensures the Learning Management System supports the needs of US Foods
Partners with senior leaders, the HR leadership team, and HR Business Partners to understand skill requirements to enable US Foods to continue to grow
Builds rapport and trust with key stakeholders, vendors and project teams to effectively develop, launch and measure learning impact
Qualifications-
Education/Training: Master's in adult learning or related field is preferred; Bachelor's Degree required
Related Experience/Requirements:
Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of the following:
At least 10 years progressive experience in adult learning
At least 5 years of experience as a strategic thought leader/subject matter expert specifically in learning and development.
Proven track record of developing an enterprise wide learning strategy
Understands change management
Experienced in developing learning strategies that include digital learning
Proven track record of working in a matrix environment and is comfortable with ambiguity
Data driven, systems thinker who can generate and execute ideas at strategic and tactical levels
Experienced developing business cases
Thrives in a fast‐paced environment, integrating disparate activities, new technologies, and agendas while adhering to deadlines and budgets
Creative visionary with a passion for learning and professional development and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and concepts
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
A proven team builder and a team player with strong relationship building skills with various stakeholders at all levels
Instinctive collaborator with strong staff management experience who values teamwork and the input of others
An adaptable leader who can navigate the function and organization through complex and diverse situations; comfortable with ambiguity.
A proven people leader able to coach, develop, and motivate team, and able to align organizational design as needs change
Strong executive presence and outstanding communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand the big picture
Strong business acumen
Open to new ideas and possibilities - demonstrates the ability and willingness to move outside of their “comfort zone” to pursue new opportunities. Encourages others to do the same
Deep functional expertise as well as broad business acumen, serving as an influential advisor to business leaders and HR partners
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