Director Retail Talent Development & Change Leadership
Food Lion
Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Support/Services
Job Requisition: 411462_external_USA-NC-Salisbury
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: RS - Productivity & Analysis (2761381)
At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.
Position Summary
The Director of Retail Talent Development, Training and Change Leadership creates the strategy to immerse our retail organization in our Brand Strategy and Culture and the initiatives that propel our business forward. In partnership with Food Lion Retail Leadership, they lead the development of mission critical talent through the delivery of the Food Lion Retail Talent Planning process and our leadership college portfolio. This leader provides Organizational Development/Organizational Effectiveness expertise in support of the Food Lion Retail Leadership team to drive business changes that impact retail operations, and is responsible for an overall training/talent development budget in excess of $25,000,000 annually.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Develops short and long-term Change Management strategies to support the Implementation of Easy, Fresh and Affordable, you can count on Food Lion Every Day across the Food Lion banner. Collaborates with Food Lion leadership to design and deliver large scale organizational immersions and supporting tool sets to advance our Brand, Strategy and Culture. Collaborates with EVP Retail Operations and Food Lion Retail Leadership Team to design and deliver bi-annual Retail Business meeting (Includes Next Conversation) Facilitates bi-annual DVP planning session Manages an overall training/talent development budget of $25,000,000 annually. Accountable for Food Lion retail talent planning process to ensure ready replacement for mission critical retail roles, ensuring ready replacements for talent ahead of need. Collaborates with retail divisional leadership to ensure the strategic development of bench depth. Primary retail liaison to Talent to deliver global talent planning and development initiatives. Accountable for the design, execution and ongoing refinement of our Retail Food Lion Leadership College Portfolio. Accountable for delivery of the Retail Management Trainee Program intergration experience to selected candidates. Partners with HR shared services to ensure consistency, support and efficiency of all tools, programs and processes that impact Retail Operations. Responsible for new retail leader onboarding - Director and above
Basic Qualifications
Proven track record of developing others. Organizational Development/Organziational Effectiveness Understanding of and experience with Adult Learning Theory. Proven track record in several key leadership positions Proficient in PC skills such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Skills and Abilities
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to lead and develop a strong team of Managers and Specialists. Ability to influence and collaborate with others at all levels of the organization. Strong group process and facilitation skills Ability to Achieve Extraordinary Results Leadership skills Cross-Organizational Collaboration and Teamwork skills Strategic Decision Making skills
Travel
20%
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Recruiting Department at recruiting@foodlion.com
Job Requisition: 411462_external_USA-NC-Salisbury
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: RS - Productivity & Analysis (2761381)
At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.
Position Summary
The Director of Retail Talent Development, Training and Change Leadership creates the strategy to immerse our retail organization in our Brand Strategy and Culture and the initiatives that propel our business forward. In partnership with Food Lion Retail Leadership, they lead the development of mission critical talent through the delivery of the Food Lion Retail Talent Planning process and our leadership college portfolio. This leader provides Organizational Development/Organizational Effectiveness expertise in support of the Food Lion Retail Leadership team to drive business changes that impact retail operations, and is responsible for an overall training/talent development budget in excess of $25,000,000 annually.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Develops short and long-term Change Management strategies to support the Implementation of Easy, Fresh and Affordable, you can count on Food Lion Every Day across the Food Lion banner. Collaborates with Food Lion leadership to design and deliver large scale organizational immersions and supporting tool sets to advance our Brand, Strategy and Culture. Collaborates with EVP Retail Operations and Food Lion Retail Leadership Team to design and deliver bi-annual Retail Business meeting (Includes Next Conversation) Facilitates bi-annual DVP planning session Manages an overall training/talent development budget of $25,000,000 annually. Accountable for Food Lion retail talent planning process to ensure ready replacement for mission critical retail roles, ensuring ready replacements for talent ahead of need. Collaborates with retail divisional leadership to ensure the strategic development of bench depth. Primary retail liaison to Talent to deliver global talent planning and development initiatives. Accountable for the design, execution and ongoing refinement of our Retail Food Lion Leadership College Portfolio. Accountable for delivery of the Retail Management Trainee Program intergration experience to selected candidates. Partners with HR shared services to ensure consistency, support and efficiency of all tools, programs and processes that impact Retail Operations. Responsible for new retail leader onboarding - Director and above
Basic Qualifications
Proven track record of developing others. Organizational Development/Organziational Effectiveness Understanding of and experience with Adult Learning Theory. Proven track record in several key leadership positions Proficient in PC skills such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Skills and Abilities
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to lead and develop a strong team of Managers and Specialists. Ability to influence and collaborate with others at all levels of the organization. Strong group process and facilitation skills Ability to Achieve Extraordinary Results Leadership skills Cross-Organizational Collaboration and Teamwork skills Strategic Decision Making skills
Travel
20%
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Recruiting Department at recruiting@foodlion.com
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