Description
Position Summary:
Lead role for the design and instructional integrity of corporate training programs and works closely in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and development teams to create effective learning solutions designed to meet business needs and produce measurable results. Design/develop learning solutions that: adhere to adult learning principles and quality standards, drive by learning objectives tied to measurable business results, incorporate interactive materials for a variety of delivery systems.
Essential Job Functions:
Design and develop interactive learning solutions that drive measurable business results.
Ensure solutions are instructionally sound and adhere to quality standards.
Effectively manage projects by preparing and utilizing training and project plans.
Perform analysis to determine project scope and best training methodology to meet business needs.
Consistently follow the established design team project processes for each project.
Provide regular communication to project teams, business owners and stakeholders (eg risk/barriers, deliverables, changes/updates).
Serve as a liaison between business owners and development teams.
Mentor/coach team members to ensure mutual professional development.
Assist in the identification of evaluation methods and tools to measure results.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Competencies/Skills:
Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:
Core Competencies:
Building Strategic Working Relationships - Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Building Trust - Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
Customer Focus - Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
Inclusion Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation for a direct effect on business results.
Safety Awareness - Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
Job Specific:
Adaptability Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
Collaboration - Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
Contributing to Team Success - Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Managing Work (includes Time Management) - Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
Results Oriented Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment: using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goal attainment: tenaciously working to meet or exceed those goals while deriving satisfaction from the process of goal achievement and continuous improvement.
Technical/Professional Knowledge, Compliance and Skills Achieving a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise. Ensures associates and location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company.
Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Bachelors degree, preferably in Instructional Design or Education
5 years of Instructional Design experience
Strong understanding of instructional design methodologies
Self-directed with strong communication and rapport-building skills
Ability to travel independently
Excellent communication skills
Desired Previous Job Experience
Experience using a variety of delivery methods
Strong understanding of analysis methodologies
Project Management experience
Potential Career Path from this position:
Manager Learning Services
Manager Performance Metrics
Manager Role Based Curriculum
Other Corporate and Division management positions