Job Description

Whole Foods Market is hiring for a Principal Learning and Development Analyst who’ll lead the strategic vision for merchant learning across our merchandising organization. You’ll design, implement, and evaluate training initiatives that support business transformation and boost organizational effectiveness. This role sits at the intersection of learning, technology, and collaboration by ensuring tools, systems, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing are embedded in the learning ecosystem.As the principal learning advisor to merchandising leadership, you’ll apply your deep expertise in adult learning theory, behavioral science, and emerging technologies to shape strategy and influence culture. You’ll work closely with VP-level stakeholders to align learning priorities with business goals, while building strategic cross-functional relationships that support the adoption of key tools and processes. You’ll also be responsible for overseeing training budgets and managing external vendor partnerships.This role is based in Austin, TX, with an expectation of being in the Store Support office five days a week. 

Responsibilities: 

• Plays a leading role in Learning and curriculum development for our merchandising organization.  
• Consults and advises on a wide variety of complex projects involving needs assessments, design, development, implementation and management of learning solutions.  
• Remains current with Learning & Development state-of-the-art, trends, and emerging/evolving methodologies.  
• Delivers and facilitates developmental sessions for senior-level merchandising team members and groups.  
• Researches complex issues and recommends resolution strategies that reflect historical precedent, changing business requirements, company values, and other considerations.  
• Establishes governance frameworks and success metrics for all merchandising learning programs. 
• Directs the development of innovative learning solutions that scale. 
• Builds and maintains a network of tool super-users to support sustainable adoption of new tools and technologies.  
• Recommends learning solutions that influence positive / behavioral change, adoption of new tools, align with strategic business objectives, and enhance individual and organizational capability. 
• Develops recommendations for changes and improvements to Learning processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives and philosophy. 
• Advances the learning culture at WFM.

Skills: 

• Advanced knowledge of Learning & Development, Behavior-based learning, Program & Project Management concepts, practices, and processes. 
• Serves as Learning & Development expert to the merchandising organization. 
• Recommends methods to better integrate initiatives with business direction and expected outcomes. 
• Ability to lead and guide brainstorming sessions for all training and change management areas. 
• Partner with tool experts to drive consistent understanding of the intended tool application.  
• Ensures Learning & Development initiatives are consistent with WFM values and goals. 
• Able to facilitate discussions and workshops in a manner consistent with industry best practices. 
• Creates a reputation of communicating effectively with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and partners. 
• Models WFM’s Leadership Principles and core values. 

Education & Experience:

BA/BS degree and 7-9 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 

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