Job Description

The Leadership Development Program Designer & Facilitator is responsible for designing and facilitating leadership development experiences--both in person and virtual--that strengthen our company culture and build leadership capability across the enterprise. This role creates high-impact learning programs that equip leaders in retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices with the skills, behaviors, and mindset required for success.


With expertise in blended learning, facilitation, and program development, this individual ensures every learning experience is engaging, practical, and aligned to our values--regardless of delivery format.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Development

Design comprehensive leadership development programs with flexible in-person, virtual, and blended delivery options.


Build learning journeys tailored to emerging leaders, mid-level people leaders, high-potential talent, and senior leaders.


Partner to ensure curriculum, modules, facilitator guides, and participant materials are optimized for classroom and virtual environments.


Incorporate real-world scenarios from retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate teams to ensure relevance across all formats.


Create culture values leadership learning experiences for multiple leader segments, including:


Frontline and emerging leaders in retail stores and distribution centers


Mid-level people leaders and managers


High-potential and accelerated development cohorts


Senior leaders and executives


Ensure leadership programs honor our operational realities while reinforcing consistent leadership behaviors and culture standards.

Facilitation & Delivery

Facilitate highly engaging leadership workshops, cohort sessions, and experiential learning--both onsite and through virtual platforms.


Use dynamic facilitation techniques (polling, breakout groups, collaborative tools) to keep virtual learners energized and connected.


Model people-first leadership behaviors during every session, regardless of delivery mode.


Create a learning environment where leaders can ask questions, practice skills, and learn from one another.

Leader-Led and Hybrid Learning Enablement

Prepare leaders to deliver in-person and virtual content through facilitator toolkits, coaching, and readiness sessions.


Support "leaders teaching leaders" models by ensuring materials are intuitive, flexible, and easy to facilitate in any environment.

High-Potential & Talent Pipeline Development

Design and facilitate components of high-potential and leadership readiness programs delivered in person, virtually, or through hybrid cohorts.


Align program experiences with talent pipeline and succession priorities.

Needs Assessment & Collaboration

Partner with HR, business leaders, and operational partners to understand leadership development needs across in-person and remote work settings.


Adapt content based on leader feedback, operational realities, and enterprise priorities.

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate program effectiveness through surveys, participation data, facilitator insights, and virtual engagement analytics.


Use insights to improve program content, facilitation methods, and learner experience across delivery formats.


Stay current on trends in virtual learning, experiential design, and hybrid leadership development.

Working Environment

Designs and facilitates leadership programs across in-person, virtual, and blended environments


Supports leaders in retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices


Some travel required for on-site facilitation and program launches

Core Competencies

Exceptional in-person and virtual facilitation


Program and curriculum design


Culture alignment and leadership modeling


Collaboration and stakeholder partnership


Adaptability and continuous improvement


Strong communication and presence across all formats

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Psychology, Business, HR, or related field.


5+ years of experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs.


Proven ability to deliver in-person and virtual leadership experiences to diverse audiences.


Strong program design capabilities for classroom and digital learning.


Experience supporting multi-location, operational, or hybrid work environments.

Preferred

Master's degree in L&D, OD, or related field.


Experience designing high-potential or cohort-based leadership programs.


Familiarity with learning technologies (e.g., virtual platforms, digital collaboration tools, LMS).


Experience optimizing programs for hybrid, remote, and in-person leader participation.


O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs Tuition Educational Assistance Programs Opportunities for Career Growth
O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: rar@oreillyauto.com or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.