Leader, Pearl Street Academy

Be a visible leader and architect of Kroger's enterprise leadership development strategy.

Develops strong partnerships with field leaders, understands business operations across stores, plants, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and Store Support Center, and ensures the Academy's offerings are modern, relevant, and impactful.

Actively champions and elevates the Pearl Street Academy brand—setting the standard for excellence, credibility, and innovation in leadership development across the organization.

Responsible for managing learning platforms, building curricula for critical leadership roles, and delivering standard development experiences.

Cultivates credibility, collaboration, and continuous growth across the organization.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.Minimum


* 5+ years of experience in talent development, leadership development, training, or organizational development, preferably in a large, complex organization.


* Strong business acumen and credibility with field operations.


* Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs.


* Excellent communication, relationship-building, and facilitation skills.


* Experience managing learning platforms or digital education tools.


* Passion for elevating leadership and driving business results through people.

Desired


* Experience in high-impact roles such as District Manager, Merchandiser, Site Leader, or equivalent positions.


* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or equivalent experience.


* Certification in facilitation, instructional design, or leadership development.


* Experience leading a team of trainers or program managers.


* Knowledge of adult learning principles and leadership development best practices.


* Experience with learning management systems (LMS).


* Passion for elevating leaders and driving business results through people.



* Act as the visible leader and primary representative of Pearl Street Academy, fostering trust and credibility with field teams and senior leaders, while taking full ownership of the Academy's strategy, program results and outcomes, and long-term return on investment (ROI).


* Partner with field and business leaders to assess leadership development needs and align curricula to support capability building for key roles.


* Design, implement, and manage leadership development programs, including standard offerings (e.g., District Manager development) and customized experiences for emerging leaders.


* Oversee the Academy's learning platforms, ensuring seamless access, user engagement, and continuous improvement of digital learning experiences.


* Build and update curricula in collaboration with subject matter experts, incorporating industry best practices and business-specific needs.


* Facilitate and certify foundational...