Senior Manager, Learning & Organizational Development

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Organizational Capability, the Senior Manager, Learning & Organizational Development is responsible for designing, delivering, and evolving enterprise learning, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness strategies that strengthen organizational capability, enable business performance, and support long-term growth. As a member of the Organizational Capability Center of Excellence (COE), this role builds scalable, high-impact solutions that develop leaders at all levels while advancing organization design, team effectiveness, and culture priorities aligned to critical business needs.

Partnering closely with senior leaders, HR, and business stakeholders, the Sr. Manager serves as a trusted advisor on both learning and organizational development—leveraging diagnostics, data, and insights to identify capability gaps and shape targeted interventions. This role ensures learning and OD efforts are integrated, aligned to company strategy, and focused on measurable outcomes. Operating as an enterprise enabler, the Sr. Manager moves the organization from ad hoc development efforts to consistent, repeatable systems that accelerate leadership effectiveness, strengthen organizational health, and enable sustainable transformation.

Job Responsibilites:

COE Product, Process & Experience Design

• Co-create and evolve enterprise-wide learning and organizational development (L&OD) products, frameworks, and playbooks as part of a high-impact Center of Excellence.
• Establish scalable, repeatable systems and standards that drive consistency while enabling flexibility across business units, functions, and geographies.
• Bring an outside-in perspective, continuously integrating leading practices, emerging trends, and innovative approaches into L&OD strategies and experiences.
• Continuously improve COE offerings using feedback, data, and evolving business needs.
  

Learning Strategy & Needs Analysis

• Lead enterprise capability diagnostics, synthesizing business strategy, talent data, and performance insights to identify current and future skill and leadership gaps.
• Translate enterprise priorities into clear, actionable learning and capability strategies, with defined roadmaps, sequencing, and success measures.
• Prioritize and align learning investments to the highest-impact capabilities that drive business performance, transformation, and growth.
• Integrate learning strategy with broader talent and OD priorities, ensuring a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to capability building.

Curriculum & Experience Design

• Architect scalable, high-impact learning experiences in partnership with Global Shared Services, leveraging blended approaches (e.g., instructor-led, digital, coaching, action learning, and peer-based experiences).
• Design for behavior change and business impact, applying adult learning principles, experiential design, and real-world application.
• Continuously evolve leadership development curricula to reflect changing business needs, workforce expectations, and future capability requirements.
• Partner with HR and business teams to enable delivery of instructor-led content, providing the development and tools they need to effectively deliver training and meaningful learning experiences.

• Lead the design and advancement of enterprise OD strategies, frameworks, and interventions that strengthen organizational effectiveness, health, and performance.
• Partner with business leaders on organization design and effectiveness, including structure, role clarity, decision rights, spans/layers, and talent alignment.
• Embed OD into transformation efforts, ensuring organizational design, ways of working, and leadership capability are aligned to enable sustained change.
• Leverage diagnostics and analytics (e.g., engagement, effectiveness, network analysis) to identify organizational opportunities and inform targeted interventions.

• Define and implement enterprise measurement strategies that connect learning and OD initiatives to business outcomes and performance impact.
• Establish clear success metrics and dashboards, linking capability building efforts to key organizational priorities (e.g., performance, engagement, retention).
• Apply advanced evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative) to assess effectiveness, scalability, and ROI of programs and interventions.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, using insights and data to refine strategies, enhance experiences, and demonstrate tangible business value.

• Learning & Leadership Development: Deep expertise in adult learning theory, leadership development, and organizational capability building.
• Instructional & Experience Design: Skilled in designing engaging, blended learning experiences fit for scale and impact.
• ID Tools: Expertise in Articulate 360, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite, proficiency with LMS Administration
• OD Expertise: Experience applying OD interventions and integrating learning & OD strategies to drive business outcomes.
• Evaluation & Analytics: Ability to measure learning effectiveness and connect development outcomes to business results.
• Consulting & Influence: Strong capability to influence senior leaders and operate as a trusted advisor.
• Product, Process, and Experience: Skilled at designing and deploying products, processes, and experiences fit for purpose and based on best practices
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex concepts into compelling learning narratives.
• Project Management: Ability to juggle multiple projects at once while navigating a complex and matrixed global organization. Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Stakeholder Management: identify key stakeholders, understand their needs and expectations, build trust and develop strategies to effectively collaborate with them.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of how talent, leadership, and learning drive organizational performance.
• Emotional Intelligence: Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with individuals across and at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated commitment to understanding and incorporating the perspectives of a diverse set of stakeholders. Comfortable navigating tension and recognizing risk.
• Self-Driven: Initiative and ability to work independently, meeting challenges with a can-do attitude.
• Microsoft Office: PowerPoint skills a must; responsible for building visually digestible slides and content that bring stakeholders on a journey.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent, or related fields; experience in a medium-to- large organization or consultancy preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Adult Learning Theory, Instructional Design Methodologies
• At least 3 years of experience designing and facilitating engaging experiences for a cross-functional audience
• Tech savvy, self-starter with a drive for excellence, comfortable navigating various systems and can “self-teach”
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build strong working relationships
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, proven ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Experience managing complex projects, problem-solving, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Experience leading multiple projects on time and on budget
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 + Annual Bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion. 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  514137
Reference Date: 03/30/2026 
Job Code Function: Talent Development