Manager National Learning - Instructional Designer [T500-21652]

About Albertsons Companies Inc :

As a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, Albertsons Companies, Inc. operates over 2,200 stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners across the United States, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and others, serve more than 36 million U.S customers each week.

We build and shape technology solutions that solve customers’ problems every day, making things easier for them when they shop with us online or in a store. We have made bold, strategic moves to migrate and modernize our core foundational capabilities, positioning ourselves as the first fully cloud-based grocery tech company in the industry.

Our success is built on a one-team approach, driven by the desire to understand and enhance customer experience. By constantly pushing the boundaries of retail, we are transforming shopping into an experience that is easy, efficient, fun and engaging.

About Albertsons Companies India :

At Albertsons Companies India, we're not just pushing the boundaries of technology and retail innovation, we're cultivating a space where ideas flourish and careers thrive. Our workplace in India is a vital extension of the Albertsons Companies Inc. workforce and important to the next phase in the company’s technology journey to support millions of customers’ lives every day.

At the Albertsons Companies India, we are raising the bar to grow across Technology & Engineering, AI, Digital and other company functions, and transform a 165-year-old American retailer. At Albertsons Companies India associates collaborate directly with international teams, enhancing decision-making processes and organizational agility through exciting and pivotal projects. Your work will make history and help millions of lives each day come together around the joys of food and inspire their well-being.

Position Summary :

The Manager – Learning will support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning programs for our Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru, India. This role is responsible for implementing learning strategies that build associate capability and drive business performance. The position will manage learning operations and partner closely with global and local stakeholders to ensure programs are relevant, high-quality, and aligned with enterprise priorities.

Role Responsibilities :

Learning Strategy & Planning

Partner with global and local HR and business leaders to identify learning priorities, skills gaps, and future capability needs.

Contribute to the development and execution of the GCC learning roadmap, ensuring alignment with global learning goals.

Support implementation of enterprise-wide learning initiatives locally.

Needs Assessment

Conduct and analyze learning needs assessments using surveys, interviews, and performance data.

Translate business needs into actionable learning solutions in partnership with subject matter experts and global learning teams.

Program Design & Development

Design and develop engaging learning content (digital, instructor-led, blended) using adult learning principles.

Create course materials, activities, and assessments using instructional design tools and templates.

Adapt global content for local audiences while maintaining consistency with brand and quality standards.

Delivery & Facilitation

Manage delivery logistics for learning programs, including scheduling, coordination with facilitators, and platform setup.

Facilitate selected in-person and virtual learning sessions.

Ensure a positive and consistent learner experience across programs.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Collect feedback and evaluate learning program effectiveness using defined metrics.

Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance learning impact over time.

Operations & Governance

Manage learning operations, including vendor coordination, budgeting support, and LMS administration.

Ensure compliance with data privacy, accessibility, and corporate learning standards.

Promote awareness and adoption of available learning resources and tools across the GCC.

Skills & Qualifications :

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience :

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field (master’s preferred).

5+ years of experience in corporate learning, with experience managing or coordinating learning initiatives.

Experience in a global or GCC environment preferred.

Strong knowledge of instructional design, adult learning theory, and modern learning technologies.

Key Competencies :

Strong execution focus with the ability to translate learning strategy into action.

Excellent facilitation and communication skills.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Proficiency with learning management systems, digital learning tools (e.g., Articulate Suite), and virtual delivery platforms; experience with Coursera a plus.