Manager Of Applications Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

OVERVIEW

Authentic. Supportive. Fun. To experience human resources at Ulta Beauty is to step out of the mundane and into an environment alive with optimistic energy. After all, success breeds opportunity, and the opportunities to help drive an organization at the top of its game to even greater heights are as uncommon as they are satisfying.

It’s fast, it’s ambitious, it’s anchored in trust. With the chance to move or flex based on new or existing interests and passions. If you want that rare culture of lived values, where “team” truly means something. Where the drive for excellence is balanced with a genuine desire to help and encourage. And where the mark you make will be seen and recognized—we challenge you to dream bigger. To imagine the possibilities.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE 

* Position is located at corporate offices in Bolingbrook, IL (Hybrid work schedule – approx. 6 days in office per month)

Manager, Org Development & Learning, is responsible for developing and delivering compelling learning offerings aligned with the skills and competencies needed to drive the broader organizational strategy.

• Design training offerings and development programs in partnership with functional Subject Matter Experts and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate and lead live training and development sessions.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of learning initiatives.
• Create consistency across all learning and development content to ensure a best-in-class experience for the learner.
• Use creativity in design thinking to recommend a training strategy adaptable to all learning styles.
• Design and deliver learning in multiple formats with an emphasis on the user experience.

• Leverage technology to reduce turnaround time with design and knowledge transfer.
• Utilize current learning trends when recommending a training program.
• Create communication strategies to market new training or updates to our associates.
• Understand succession planning and connecting capabilities to development.
• Work cross-functionally as assigned to create content and maintain the voice of enterprise training.
• Strong ability to understand business situations and translate them into learning solutions that drive growth and impact.

This position requires a strong eye for detail, exceptional verbal and written communication, and the ability to balance rapidly changing priorities. The ideal candidate is proficient and passionate about current learning trends, the future of learning, and the use of technology to enhance the learner’s experience.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY

Manager, Org Development & Learning is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently through the following (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):

Performance

• Controls voice and tone of documentation through communication, format, and design.
• Conducts compelling trainings through strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Balances a heavy workload and seamlessly shifts focus to deliver on changing business needs.
• Produces a well-thought-out first draft and integrates the Ulta Beauty brand image through internal associate training tools and resources.
• Stays relevant and up-to-speed on industry trends and training-related, technology, activities, and advancements through self-development, research, and attending meetings, conferences, or seminars.

People

• Develops strong partnerships with internal functions and cross-functional subject matter experts to gather, understand, and verify content.
• Communicates edits, feedback, and recommendations with tact and diplomacy.
• Participates in others’ development by sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Acts as a key consultant and subject matter expert to cross-functional partners, providing training expertise, perspective, and support.
• Exhibits a consistently positive, can-do attitude and willingness to be a team player.

 

Process

• Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of training programs, identifies training needs and gaps in the organization, and works in close collaboration with key stakeholders to create, update, and improve training plans, programs, and supplemental documentation.
• Gathers content, writes, and updates training documentation, including guides, PowerPoint presentations, visual aids, system tutorials/demonstrations, handouts, and other supporting materials, in alignment with operational and corporate strategy.
• Works to understand unfamiliar or complex information or ideas and convert them into simple language, adjusting style to meet end-user needs.
• Ensures meetings are productive by proactively soliciting cross-functional content, organizing agendas and supporting materials, communicating concise notes, and following up on action items.

THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS 

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional systems design, education, organizational development, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in corporate learning strategy, organizational development, talent management, or instructional design.
• Can demonstrate success by applying a systematic approach to enhance user experience.
• Ability to connect talent programs and processes to see opportunities for synergy. 
• Experience designing and developing self-paced eLearning courses, translating complex concepts into clear, skill-based, and engaging digital content.
• Experience in editing and refining multimedia elements, including video, graphics, photos, and audio, to enhance engagement and overall quality for training courses and documentation.
• The following experience would be a plus: Retail, succession planning, talent management, learning ecosystems, assessments, Mobile learning design, pull-based learning design, adaptive learning, using artificial intelligence (AI) in training, and applying data science (xAPI).

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Proven technical writing skills, including spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and grammar.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and a fine eye for detail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced skills, including, but not limited to

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Design/editing tools: Articulate 360 and Adobe Photoshop
• Incorporating multiple media elements into learning programs
• SuccessFactors

WORKING CONDITIONS                                                        

• Normal office demands.

• #LI-JR1

  #LI-Hybrid

The pay range for this position is $88,200.00 - $115,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Qualifications:

THE ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS 

• Bachelor’s degree in instructional systems design, education, organizational development, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in corporate learning strategy, organizational development, talent management, or instructional design.
• Can demonstrate success by applying a systematic approach to enhance user experience.
• Ability to connect talent programs and processes to see opportunities for synergy. 
• Experience designing and developing self-paced eLearning courses, translating complex concepts into clear, skill-based, and engaging digital content.
• Experience in editing and refining multimedia elements, including video, graphics, photos, and audio, to enhance engagement and overall quality for training courses and documentation.
• The following experience would be a plus: Retail, succession planning, talent management, learning ecosystems, assessments, Mobile learning design, pull-based learning design, adaptive learning, using artificial intelligence (AI) in training, and applying data science (xAPI).

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Proven technical writing skills, including spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and grammar.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and a fine eye for detail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced skills, including, but not limited to

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Design/editing tools: Articulate 360 and Adobe Photoshop
• Incorporating multiple media elements into learning programs
• SuccessFactors

WORKING CONDITIONS                                                        

• Normal office demands.

• #LI-JR1

  #LI-Hybrid

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