Manager, Talent Development

About the Role

The Manager, Talent Development leads the strategy, design, and delivery of enterprise learning programs and Talent Development operations that build employee capabilities and support business priorities. This role translates the broader talent and learning strategy into a prioritized portfolio of scalable programs, experiences, tools, and processes, including employee learning, AI capability building, new-hire orientation and immersion, and learning technology.

Working closely with Talent Development, Leader Success, DEI, and cross-functional partners, the Manager identifies learning needs, develops program strategies and roadmaps, and ensures solutions are thoughtfully designed, creatively and efficiently delivered, and continuously improved. The role uses data, employee feedback, and business measures to evaluate effectiveness and demonstrate impact.

Responsibilities

Learning & Development Programs and Operations 

• Lead the design, delivery, success measures  and continuous improvement of enterprise learning programs that build employee skills and capabilities.
• Translate organizational learning priorities into actionable program plans, experiences, and resources, including AI capability building and upskilling.
• Partner with Talent Management, Leader Success, HRIS, Shared Services, DEI, HRBPs, and other business leaders to identify learning needs and deliver coordinated, scalable solutions.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies, timelines, and communications to ensure successful program delivery.
• Own the execution and evolution of new hire orientation and immersion programs, delivering a consistent, engaging, and accessible employee experience across Stitch Fix.
• Use data and stakeholder feedback to improve learning experiences and operating processes.
• Identify opportunities to use AI, automation, and learning technologies to strengthen and scale program delivery.
• Oversee learning platforms, tools, and systems, ensuring a seamless and accessible employee experience.
• Manage learning vendors and external partners to maximize effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain scalable processes, reporting, and program documentation.

About You

• 5 yrs experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or related People & Culture functions, with demonstrated ownership of employee learning programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and effective learning delivery approaches.
• Experience managing enterprise learning programs, onboarding initiatives, and learning technologies.
• Strong program and project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and cross-functional dependencies.
• Experience using learning data, feedback, and performance measures to evaluate effectiveness and drive improvements.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical learning solutions that are scalable and employee-centered.
• Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, identifying opportunities for improvement, and independently managing program-level decisions.
• Experience leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve employee learning and talent development.

You’ll love working at Stitch Fix  because you will…

• Fuse human creativity and styling expertise to redefine personalized retail.
• Set a high bar for our craft and drive measurable impact across fashion, tech, and data science.
• Actively leverage AI and modern tech to evolve how work gets done.
• Lead with innovation, think boldly, and aren't afraid to challenge conventional retail norms.
• Win together in a collaborative, low-ego environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated.
• Be client obsessed by putting our customers at the heart of every decision to deliver unmatched personalization and trust.
• Support our team with competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful career growth.