Program Manager, Learning & Organizational Development

at  Vail Resorts Corporate

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:

Vail Resorts is looking for a new Program Manager to join our Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) team! As the leader in the ski industry, our strategy is focused on providing an experience of a lifetime to our employees, so they in turn can provide an experience of a lifetime to our guests. We are seeking a high performing individual that has the ambition and desire to drive key L&OD programs forward to enable our employees and growing business.
As our Program Manager, you will collaborate with and lead our L&OD team, cross-functional partners, as well as program participants to create and deliver experiences with excellence. You will also participate in the optimization of our current processes and systems to scale with our growth. To be successful in this role, you will need to gain a deep understanding of both Vail Resorts processes and systems, have the ability to identify inefficiencies, gaps, or incompatibilities, and know how to work with your stakeholders to create project specifications and effectively execute projects within our L&OD portfolio.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• End to end responsibility for project management life cycle from requirements specification to deployment, along with issue and risk management across a set of L&OD programs;
• Partner with system, process and data teams to support our L&OD programs using and continuously improving our project management tools and approach;
• Learn and re-imagine operational processes and systems; offer recommendations based on a data-driven approach and lead execution of projects with efficiency and precise accuracy;
• Partner closely with HR leadership and IT partners to ensure continuous prioritization and effective resource management;
• Manage multiple levels of stakeholders through alignment, measurement of success criteria, project updates, identification and articulation of risks and opportunities;
• Demonstrate a passion for Vail Resorts employee experience, culture, mission and vision and inspire others to follow.

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 plan