Sr. Manager, Learning & Development - Product to Market Transformation

About the position

About the Role Gap Inc. is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking leader to join our Product to Market Transformation team as Senior Manager, Learning & Development. This leader is responsible for designing and executing integrated talent and learning strategies that accelerate growth, build organizational capability, and enable our teams to work faster and smarter. In this pivotal role, you’ll shape a culture of continuous learning, digital enablement, and leadership excellence that directly supports Gap Inc.’s enterprise transformation and growth objectives. This role will also contribute to the implementation of AI initiatives that support the Speed Initiative’s goals, enabling smarter, faster, and more data-driven decision-making across the organization. What You'll Do Design and deliver a holistic learning strategy that advances functional capability, leadership development, early talent, and enterprise transformation—with specific focus on enabling the Speed initiative for all Gap Inc brands. Partner with the Speed workstream to embed learning solutions that accelerate adoption of new processes, technologies, and agile ways of working. Oversee the design, delivery, and measurement of scalable, adaptive learning programs that build Speed-related capabilities including onboarding, technical training, and change leadership. Curate and integrate innovative programs to promote faster skill development and performance uplift. Apply a test-and-learn mindset to measure impact, leverage data and feedback, and continuously improve outcomes that enhance Speed workstream success. Champion a culture of learning, growth, and agility to enhance engagement and support Speed adoption. Use modern instructional design and digital-first learning methods to create inclusive, personalized experiences that empower teams to operate with speed and confidence. Inspire employees to embrace change, simplify workflows, and build resilience during transformation. Partner with HRBPs, business leaders, People Analytics, and Change Management to align learning strategies with enterprise initiatives that drive speed, collaboration, and innovation. Act as a connector and influencer, fostering collaboration across teams and functions to accelerate speed to market and embed transformation into the business.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a holistic learning strategy that advances functional capability, leadership development, early talent, and enterprise transformation—with specific focus on enabling the Speed initiative for all Gap Inc brands.
• Partner with the Speed workstream to embed learning solutions that accelerate adoption of new processes, technologies, and agile ways of working.
• Oversee the design, delivery, and measurement of scalable, adaptive learning programs that build Speed-related capabilities including onboarding, technical training, and change leadership.
• Curate and integrate innovative programs to promote faster skill development and performance uplift.
• Apply a test-and-learn mindset to measure impact, leverage data and feedback, and continuously improve outcomes that enhance Speed workstream success.
• Champion a culture of learning, growth, and agility to enhance engagement and support Speed adoption.
• Use modern instructional design and digital-first learning methods to create inclusive, personalized experiences that empower teams to operate with speed and confidence.
• Inspire employees to embrace change, simplify workflows, and build resilience during transformation.
• Partner with HRBPs, business leaders, People Analytics, and Change Management to align learning strategies with enterprise initiatives that drive speed, collaboration, and innovation.
• Act as a connector and influencer, fostering collaboration across teams and functions to accelerate speed to market and embed transformation into the business.

Requirements

• Strong experience in enterprise-scale transformation, learning design, facilitation, and/or program delivery within fast-paced or retail environments.
• Proven ability to lead learning strategies in complex, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving contexts, with a strong understanding of change acceleration and Speed adoption.
• Demonstrated growth mindset, agility, and resilience, with a focus on enabling teams to move faster and adapt continuously.
• Strong facilitation, content design, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels and drive alignment with Speed and transformation goals.
• Experience leveraging modern learning technologies and digital ecosystems to drive scalable, future-forward learning solutions.