At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.
Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.
If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.
The Lead, Learning & Development is a hands-on expert responsible for designing and delivering high-impact learning experiences for Under Armour’s global Corporate and Distribution teammates. This role is focused on instructional design and facilitation, owning the end-to-end development of training programs and leading delivery across in-person and virtual environments. You will partner closely with business leaders to translate priorities into scalable, engaging learning solutions that drive capability and performance.
Instructional Design & Facilitation (Primary Focus)
• Design, develop, and facilitate learning solutions using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies across formats including instructor-led training, eLearning, job aids, and multimedia assets
• Build scalable global learning programs aligned to business priorities and workforce needs
• Continuously evaluate and improve training content and learner experience
Leadership Development
• Coordinate the global delivery of UA’s manager training and elective leadership development program(s) for all Sr. Managers and below managing pre-work, communications, logistics, facilitation, vendor requests, meeting space, and planned events with global HR Business Partners.
• Continually assess and update content, assess leadership development training needs, and innovate UA’s manager training and training materials to ensure it is relevant and deliverable to front-line people managers globally, i.e. Leading UA Forward.
• Conduct Train-the-Trainer sessions for UA’s manager training program with internal and external partners to ensure consistent, high-quality facilitation of the course content in multiple languages as required.
• Source and partner with external vendors and subject matter experts to provide unique leadership development experiences aligned to our business strategy and address leadership gaps for Sr. Manager and below leaders if/as needed.
Core and Functional Skills
• This individual will play the primary role in determining the instructor-led training programs available for Under Armour teammates globally.
• Identify training needs using a data-driven approach by consulting with stakeholders, conducting needs assessments, and analyzing workforce plans.
• Manage the quality of program/content design and delivery while ensuring a measurement strategy is in place to assess the effectiveness of the core skill curriculum.
• Oversee the training budget assigned for programs managed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Organization Development or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a corporate training function.
• Licenses/Certifications: Instructional design certificate preferred
• Experience in course development software (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) required
• Visual design skills (e.g.,Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva) recommended
• Knowledge of learning and development best practices.
• Instructional Design expertise and experience.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Learning Management System (LMS) experience – SAP Successfactors preferred
• Ability to articulate how learning and development can support business strategy.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful training programs.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships to co-create solutions and achieve goals.
• Ability to influence others by asking questions with curiosity and providing recommendations using expertise.
• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MD.
• Return to Work Designation: 4 days per week in office
Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.
$100,000.00- $135,000.00 USD
Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
Under Armour is obsessed with being better, stronger, and more focused than anyone else out there.
Our mission: to make athletes better.
Our vision: to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed and can’t imagine living without.
Our values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connect everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we’re here, and fueling everything we do.
LOVE ATHLETES
We believe in waking up every morning to make athletes legendary. From the best of the best to the ones just getting started, we put the athlete at the center of everything we do. We create fearlessly with the courage and conviction to defy convention. We innovate by taking bold and smart risks. We show up big where athletes train, compete, and recover.
CELEBRATE THE WINS
We believe our victories, big and small, bring us together as a team. We celebrate our accomplishments, giving credit where it's due. We take time to have fun. We channel past successes to inspire our next win.
STAND FOR EQUALITY
We believe sport is the great unifier. We don't sit on the sidelines; we speak up for fairness and equity. We treat each other with respect. We apply different perspectives in our work. We come together as a force for good to serve the communities we represent.
ACT SUSTAINABLY
We believe our work is not just what we do but how we do it. We work ethically and efficiently to perfect performance while reusing the Earth's resources. We seek new information to develop lasting solutions. We protect our planet for all who now play, and all who will play, on our home field.
FIGHT ON TOGETHER
We believe strength is built through tackling adversity. We act with an enterprise mindset in the best interest of the Brand. We help each other overcome obstacles. We act with integrity, have honest conversations and grow over mistakes. We approach challenges with positive intent and never quit.
