Learning and Development Lead

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Location(s): We are seeking candidates in the Chicago Loop, IL; Hoffman Estates, IL; Tampa, FL; Boston, MA; or Philadelphia, PA

About Walker Consultants

Walker Consultants is a national leader in parking consulting, design, restoration, and building envelope services. We’re driven by a commitment to enhancing mobility and infrastructure while fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace. Our forward-thinking team is passionate about projects that shape communities and empower individuals.

About the Role

As part of Walker’s 2030 Strategic Plan, we will be launching the Walker Institute— a dedicated Learning and Development program designed to meet the training and development needs of our growing company, empower our employees, and strengthen our company’s culture. To lead this transformative initiative, we’re seeking a Learning and Development Lead who will design, implement, and manage impactful programs that drive professional growth and align with our long-term vision.

Walker Consultants seeks a dynamic and experienced Learning and Development Program leader to lead the development and Implementation of the Walker Institute and manage our ongoing learning and development initiatives. This is more than a traditional L&D role. This position offers a unique opportunity to design and implement programs that support professional growth, align with our Strategic Plan, and foster a culture of continuous learning. As the owner of the Learning and Development function, you will leverage your expertise and enthusiasm to collaborate with leaders and employees to build impactful learning strategies that drive engagement and performance.

Key Responsibilities

· Strategic Program Development: Lead the design, implementation, and management of the Walker Institute, ensuring alignment with our 2030 Strategic Plan and organizational goals.

· Leadership & Talent Development: Assist with creating and managing leadership development programs to build strong, future-ready leaders across the organization.

· Training Delivery: Design and coordinate engaging, dynamic training sessions—both in-person and virtual—tailored to diverse learning needs across all service lines.

· Skill Assessment: Collaborate with department leaders to identify skill gaps, develop targeted learning plans, and ensure employees have the tools to excel.

· Content Creation & Curation: Develop or source high-quality learning materials and leverage internal and external resources to create impactful training content.

· Data-Driven Insights: Establish key success metrics, analyze program effectiveness, and use data to refine and improve learning initiatives.

· Compliance & Professional Development: Ensure all training programs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including managing PDH credits where applicable. 

· Technology & LMS Management: Research, select, and implement a user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) and serve as its administrator, ensuring smooth operation and tracking of training programs.

· Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of learning trends, integrate best practices, and continuously evolve programs based on feedback and industry shifts. 

· Budget Oversight: Manage the training and development budget, optimizing resources for maximum impact. 

· Conference & Event Coordination: Manage Walker’s internal employee conference schedules and collect feedback from attendees to inform future programming. 

· Vendor Partnerships: Collaborate with external training providers to enhance internal learning offerings when needed.

· Culture Champion: In collaboration with management, drive initiatives that strengthen Walker’s culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and employee engagement.

What You Bring

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.

· At least 5 years of experience in Learning and Development and/or Training, with a proven track record working as or alongside a program owner.

· Strong facilitation and instructional design skills, with experience in creating engaging and effective learning programs.

· Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other modern training tools.

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders at all levels.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess needs and measure program outcomes effectively.

· Certification in instructional design, training, or related areas (e.g., ATD, CPTD) is a plus but not required.

· Ability to travel required.

At Walker Consultants, we believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives make us stronger. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role—or another opportunity within our company.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
• 401(k) with employer match
• 3 weeks of PTO and 9 paid holidays
• 100% Employee-Owned
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Community Involvement
• HSA Employer Contribution
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
• Wellness Program – 100% employer paid

Who We Are

Over the past 60 years, Walker has become recognized as a leader in the parking industry and provides a wide range of engineering, planning, and architecture services to facilities of all kinds. Walker also provides Forensic, Restoration, and Building Envelope Consulting Services, a fast-growing part of our business in the last 10 years.

Walker hires exceptional people to remain among the top-performing firms in the business. We reward our employees for their effective contributions, challenge them, and provide professional development opportunities and the autonomy needed to grow. As a learning organization, our senior experts routinely share their knowledge in a collaborative environment, ensuring that best practices are carried forward to the next generation of leadership.

Walker is proud to be an employee-owned firm with an open-book philosophy that highly values integrity, honesty, and fairness. We encourage new ideas and contributions. We work hard and have fun doing what we love. This is who we are.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.