Associate Director, Learning Solutions – Design

Stellenbeschreibung:

Lead, coach, and develop a team of instructional and digital designers
Set enterprise learning solution strategy and architecture
Lead the learning experience and content strategy for RTX University
Establish build, buy, curate, reuse, and retire approaches for learning solutions
Serve as a performance consultant and strategic advisor
Establish and maintain learning design governance, standards, accessibility requirements, quality assurance, and content lifecycle practices
Advance responsible use of AI and emerging learning technologies
Evolve the instructional design function’s capabilities and ways of working
Build partnerships across business, HR, Talent, Learning, technology, communications, and other functions
Advise senior stakeholders on learning strategies, recommendations, tradeoffs, and investments
Partner with Learning Operations and technology teams to integrate solutions across the LMS, RTX University, and broader learning technology ecosystem
Use learner insights, adoption data, performance measures, and business outcomes to evaluate and improve solutions
Prioritize work and allocate team and vendor resources across enterprise initiatives
Manage external vendors, production partners, and associated budgets
Serve as an enterprise thought leader for learning experience design, learning architecture, and modern learning practices

Requirements

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
Experience in learning strategy, instructional design, learning experience design, digital learning, talent development, or related disciplines
Experience leading and developing instructional design, learning experience design, or digital learning teams
Experience developing learning strategies, architectures, standards, and scalable solutions within a complex organization
Strong knowledge of instructional design, adult learning, learning science, performance consulting, and modern learning technologies
Ability to diagnose business and performance needs and translate them into effective learning strategies and solutions
Experience establishing learning design governance, including standards, accessibility, quality assurance, and content lifecycle practices
Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and drive alignment without direct authority
Strong executive communication, consultation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
Experience using data, learner insights, and performance measures to evaluate effectiveness and inform decisions
Ability to lead multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Preferred: Experience leading enterprise learning strategy or solution architecture within a large, complex, global organization
Preferred: Experience developing or evolving an enterprise learning hub, learning experience platform (LXP), or digital learning ecosystem
Preferred: Experience establishing build, buy, curate, reuse, and retire approaches for learning portfolios
Preferred: Experience connecting learning solutions to broader talent strategies
Preferred: Experience implementing AI-enabled learning practices and emerging technologies
Preferred: Experience driving self-directed, skills-based, or personalized learning experiences
Preferred: Experience influencing senior business and HR leaders
Familiarity with Workday Learning or comparable enterprise learning platforms
Proven ability with deep management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple related departments
Knowledge of accessibility standards, including WCAG, and learning measurement and evaluation practices

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in learning strategy, instructional design, and digital learning, with a strong focus on developing scalable solutions and establishing governance standards. Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and leverage data to enhance learning experiences and outcomes.