Manager Learning Development Jobs in Goodyear, AZ

The Role

Willmeng is seeking a detail-oriented and people-driven Learning Specialist to serve as the operational backbone of our Learning & Development team. This role ensures every training experience at Willmeng is executed with care and consistency - from room setup and technology to facilitator coordination and participant engagement. A significant focus of the role is leading the coordination and facilitation of our Internal Willmeng Academy, a year long program that sits at the heart of how Willmeng develops its people. This is a role for someone who finds purpose in the details, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and genuinely loves creating conditions where others can learn and grow. 

What you will accomplish

Internal Culture Academy 

• Own end-to-end coordination of The Willmeng Academy, managing all logistics, setup communications, and planning across the full program year.
• Prepare and support presenters and participants before, during, and after each session to ensure a seamless and consistent experience.
• Facilitate portions of each session, including opening networking and closing segments, while managing attendance, engagement, and follow-through.
• Continuously improve the program by gathering feedback, maintaining records, and promoting The Willmeng Academy across the organization. 

Learning Delivery & On-site Support 

• Own on-site logistics for training events across the organization.
• Serve as the day-of point person for troubleshooting and execution, ensuring a seamless experience regardless of format or audience size.
• Coordinate printing, distribution, and inventory of physical training materials and supplies across all programs.
• Maintain readiness standards for all training spaces and equipment.
• Support virtual training delivery by managing platform logistics including participant access, breakout rooms, and engagement tools. 

Learning Design & Evaluation 

• "Create and maintain training materials - including slide decks, guides, job aids, and procedure manuals - ensuring version control and consistency across cohorts and programs."
• Maintain organized records of training activities, attendance, assessment results, and requirements across the organization.
• Evaluate program effectiveness by designing post-session surveys, conducting on-the-job observations, and synthesizing feedback into actionable improvements.
• Deliver and facilitate training sessions to employee audiences. 
• Support management of digital content in the LMS and shared repositories, keeping resources organized and accessible. 

What we would like you to have

Abilities  

• Bring genuine warmth and professionalism to every interaction, creating environments where participants feel welcomed and valued from the moment they walk in.
• Manage competing priorities and multiple moving pieces without losing attention to detail or letting things fall through the cracks.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with facilitators, participants, and stakeholders - keeping everyone informed and prepared.
• Take full ownership of your programs and responsibilities, anticipating problems before they arise and solving them without waiting to be asked.
• Adapt in real time when sessions don't go as planned, staying calm, resourceful, and focused on the participant experience.
• Combine a service mindset with strong execution - caring deeply about the experience while ensuring every logistical detail is handled with precision.
• Approach the role with a growth mindset and genuine curiosity about the learning and development field, actively seeking opportunities to expand skills in areas like facilitation, instructional design, and program evaluation. 

Experience 

• Ability to work on-site in the Phoenix office.
• Bachelor's degree in education, Communications, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in training coordination, program administration, event operations, or a similar role.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multi-session programs and coordinate multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfort with AV technology, virtual meeting platforms, and presentation tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and SharePoint.
• Experience coordinating cohort-based programs, leadership academies, or multi-session learning series preferred.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and a willingness to learn new learning technologies. 

You're inspired by our values

• Altruistic - Our foundation is built upon the authentic, selfless concern we share for the success and wellbeing of others.
• Fair 360 - We illuminate with kindness by seeking to understand before being understood and by caring more than may seem reasonable so we can achieve genuine success for all.
• Strategic - The blueprint that guides the creation of a genuine place of purpose expresses the clarity of our vision, the rigor of our thought and the character of our word.
• Sincere - We present no facades, only genuine elevations of truth, trust, and wholehearted loyalty to the employees we mentor, the clients we serve and the communities we call home.
• Nimble - Our structural integrity is ensured through the balance of resourcefulness, responsiveness, and adaptability and strengthened by being well-rounded in the market to serve at the highest levels.

Compensation 

Alongside cash, our total compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and 100% employee ownership. From wellness to work life, our benefits support our employees' total wellbeing.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus 
  
• 401k with employer match
• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered, with options to add dependents at 50% coverage by Willmeng
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• 9 paid company holidays
• 3 consecutive weeks of parental bonding leave, with an additional 3-5 weeks of disability leave for delivery recovery
• Spacious break rooms with healthy meals & snacks provided at no additional cost
• Team-building activities, including volunteer opportunities