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AbbVie

Learning Partner (Pharmacy)

North Chicago, IL · On-site

Develop and manage content, communications, and operations of specific business training programs. Lead scheduling and alignment to performance cycle of learning solutions. Serve as subject matter ...

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AbbVie

Learning Partner (Pharmacy)

North Chicago, IL · On-site

$84K/yr

Own evaluation for learning solutions and communicate data clearly. • Develop and manage content, communications, and operations of specific business training programs. Lead scheduling and ...

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How much do learning program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for learning program manager in Waukegan, IL is $77,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,200.00 and $84,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a learning program manager do?

A Learning Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing training programs within an organization. They collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning needs, develop curriculum, and ensure training aligns with business goals. Their role includes project management, budgeting, measuring the effectiveness of learning initiatives, and leveraging technology to enhance training delivery. Effective Learning Program Managers improve employee skills, engagement, and overall organizational performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a learning program manager?

A Learning Program Manager typically needs a background in instructional design, project management, and adult learning theory, often supported by a degree in education, human resources, or a related field. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools, and certifications like PMP or CPLP is highly valued. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills help candidates excel in collaborating across departments and adapting to evolving training needs. These competencies are crucial to effectively designing, implementing, and overseeing impactful learning initiatives that support organizational goals.

What does a typical day look like for a learning program manager, and how do they interact with other departments?

A typical day for a Learning Program Manager involves designing training programs, coordinating with subject matter experts, analyzing learning needs, and overseeing program rollouts. You will work closely with HR, department leaders, trainers, and sometimes external vendors to ensure learning solutions align with both employee development and organizational objectives. Frequent tasks include reviewing program effectiveness, managing budgets or timelines, and providing status updates to leadership. Collaboration and strong project management are key, as you'll often balance multiple initiatives and adapt to changing business priorities to deliver successful outcomes.

What is the average salary for a learning program manager?

The average salary for a learning program manager typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior roles or those in large organizations may offer higher compensation, and proficiency in learning management systems and project management skills are often valued.

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Senior Specialist Career Development- Pharmacy

Walgreens

Deerfield, IL • On-site

$71K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Walgreens rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 2,213 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

99th of 113 rated pharmacies

Job description


Job Summary
This role is responsible for enhancing, maintaining, and building effective pharmacy-focused early career and pipeline programs that support students, interns, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and key talent communities across the organizations.
The individual will partner with pharmacy leaders, Human Resources, early career stakeholders, and learning professionals to create meaningful development experiences that strengthen our healthcare talent pipeline and support Walgreens' long-term workforce strategy. They will focus on early career development and talent program strategy and design, including objectives, approach, content, and delivery, while ensuring solutions are implemented efficiently through effective project management.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building training programs, improving existing experiences, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and translating business needs into scalable talent solutions.
Job Responsibilities
  • Develops, writes and edits deliverables for early career programs (including internships,
  • apprenticeships and clinical pharmacy rotations) & initiatives, leverages learning design. Ensures high-quality content deliverables through editing and quality assurance procedures.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders on new program development for early talent populations and develops, analyzes, and designs a variety of learning materials and approaches for enterprise talent programs & initiatives (e.g., facilitated and non-facilitated interactions).
  • Scopes and designs innovative learning & talent experiences in alignment with company Strategy.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with subject matter experts on learning solutions & experiences.
  • Benchmarks programs against industry best practices to maintain competitiveness and program effectiveness.
  • Collects feedback from participants and stakeholders, incorporating insights into program
  • enhancements.
  • Plans and tracks more complex learning projects to successful and timely completion, measures and reports key program metrics including retention rates, conversion to full-time roles, and participant satisfaction through development of dashboard/actionable metrics review.
  • Identifies issues, diagnoses problems, researches best practices and generates alternatives to drive continuous improvement of learning programs.
  • Manages complex internal and external learning & development content, collects and refines relevant content to be leveraged to meet instructional objectives.
  • Recommends and designs means to measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives, evaluates and interprets the results.
  • Analyzes the usability of new systems/tools, improves interface, system design and user experience.

About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
External Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in Learning Program Development and Execution, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition or High School/GED and at least 4 years of experience in Learning Program Development and Execution, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition.
  • Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
  • Experience developing presentations to various audience levels within an organization.
  • Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems.
  • Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Pharmacist or pharmacy technician experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with internship, apprenticeship, clinical rotation or other early career program design preferred.
  • Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
  • Experience facilitating working sessions with stakeholders to gather requirements.
  • Experience conducting research and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with various written means of communication with the ability to translate Learning & Development concepts into clear, compelling messages.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
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