The Wine Group
Learning and Organization Development Manager
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Livermore, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $125K - $165K
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ November 5th, 2025
LMS
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The Wine Group is hiring a Learning and Organization Development Manager. This role entails designing and implementing training and organization development programs that enhance employee performance and support business transformation. The manager collaborates with leadership and HR to assess organizational needs, facilitate development initiatives, and promote continuous improvement aligned with strategic goals.
Highlights
- Design and deliver talent development programs including leadership workshops and e-learning modules.
- Facilitate virtual and in-person learning sessions using coaching and experiential methods.
- Oversee training program management, including resource allocation and quality control.
- Collaborate with HR and cross-functional teams to integrate development initiatives.
- Support change management projects to improve organizational adaptability and performance.
- Manage new hire onboarding to accelerate integration and alignment with company culture.
- Ensure training programs comply with regulatory standards and provide reporting to leadership.
- Master's degree in HR, Organizational Psychology, or related field; 5+ years in training and development.
- Proficiency with LMS, e-learning software, Microsoft Office Suite, and emerging technologies like agentic AI.
- Salary range between $125,000 and $165,000, based on experience and qualifications.
Learning and Organization Development Manager Full Description
Learning and Organization Development Manager
Req #2318
The Wine Group, 4596 Tesla Rd., Livermore, California, United States of America
Job Description
The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com.
JOB SUMMARY
The Learning and Organization Development Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training and organization development programs to enhance employee performance, foster professional growth, and drive organizational effectiveness in alignment with strategic goals. This individual will collaborate with leadership to assess skill gaps, cultural dynamics, and organizational needs, developing targeted learning solutions and changing management initiatives to support business transformation and long-term success. Key responsibilities include designing and facilitating interventions such as team building, leadership development, and cultural alignment programs, while leveraging data-driven insights to evaluate program impact and promote a culture of continuous improvement. In partnership with HR stakeholders, this role will implement strategies to enhance employee engagement, organizational agility, and adaptive capacity to meet current and future business demands. Reporting to the Talent and Organization Development Director, this role is virtual, with periodic travel to TWG locations for meetings, workshops, and organizational initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Program Design and Development: Design and deliver comprehensive talent development programs, including leadership and team workshops and e-learning modules, tailored to organizational priorities. These programs are to follow instructional design techniques while incorporating adult learning theory and organizational development frameworks.
- Facilitation and Delivery: Lead interactive facilitation of virtual and in-person sessions, leveraging innovative methods such as coaching, experiential learning, and group dynamics to drive engagement, behavioral change, and sustained knowledge application.
- Program Oversight and Management: Provide strategic oversight for talent development programs, including resource allocation, timeline management, quality control, and team coordination to ensure consistent execution and alignment with business objectives.
- Internal Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HRBPs, HR and other cross-functional teams to ensure training and development programs are integrated with other HR programs and processes.
- Change Management Support: Facilitate OD projects such as team-building exercises, process redesigns, or cultural transformation efforts, to drive organizational adaptability and performance.
- Onboarding and Integration: Own execution and enhancements of new hire orientation and onboarding experiences, accelerating talent integration, productivity ramp-up, and alignment with organizational values and culture.
- Compliance, Governance, and Reporting: Ensure all development programs adhere to regulatory standards and ethical guidelines; produce insightful reports to inform leadership decision-making.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay current with training trends, tools, and technologies, integrating best practices to enhance learning experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, or Education.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in training and development, organization development, training program management.
- Certified in a relevant OD/LD program such as ATD Human Performance Improvement or ISPI Certified Performance Technologist.
- Proficient in using relevant software and technology platforms, e.g., LMS configuration, e-learning authoring software, execution of virtual lead instruction, etc.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies to create effective training programs.
- Certified in Franklin Covey, Development Dimensions International (DDI), and/or Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), or similar preferred.
- Certified in DiSC, Situational Leadership, Strengths Finder, or similar preferred.
- Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong ability to prioritize multiple projects in alignment with departmental goals.
- Demonstrates individual judgment and sound decision making with accuracy.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent organizational skills to track and monitor various talent development projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills and team player mentality.
- Confident with emerging technologies, specifically agentic AI.
- Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, as well as applicable Viva platforms.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Occasionally travel to TWG locations throughout CA, as well as infrequent travel to Sales locations / events.
- The role involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or workstation, typically in a home office environment, using a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- The role may require occasional standing, walking, or light lifting (e.g., moving small office equipment or materials weighing up to 10 pounds), but no significant physical exertion is needed.
- Continuous use of computers, monitors, headsets, or other devices for virtual collaboration, training facilitation, and platform administration.
COMPENSATION
- Hiring Salary Range Posted: $125,000 - $165,000.
- Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position-related factors.
At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Details
Job Family
Training & Development
Job Function
HR
Pay Type
Salary
Education Level
Master’s Degree
Hiring Min Rate
125,000 USD
Hiring Max Rate
165,000 USD
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