Edtech.com's Summary

The company is hiring a Learning and Development Lead to manage organizational learning projects and collaborate with senior leadership and subject matter experts. The role involves driving end-to-end project management, overseeing training content development, and ensuring learning solutions align with business goals and enhance employee performance.

Highlights

Lead organizational-wide learning initiatives and cross-functional projects.
Drive project management for learning deliverables from scoping to launch and evaluation.
Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders to align learning strategies with business objectives.
Consult with subject matter experts to identify training needs and ensure content accuracy.
Provide coaching and quality assurance for L&D Specialists and Instructional Designers.
Conduct needs assessments and translate business requirements into effective learning interventions.
Use instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, and Agile Learning Design.
Proficient with LMS platforms and eLearning tools including Articulate 360, Camtasia, Adobe Captivate, and Microsoft Suite.
Require a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, or related field; Master’s preferred with 5+ years experience, including leadership roles.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Lead Learning Specialist Full Description

Lead Learning Specialist

United States (Remote)

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Serve as the lead learning representative on organizational-wide initiatives and cross-functional projects.
Drive end-to-end project management for learning deliverables, from scoping to launch and evaluation.
Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders to align learning strategies with business goals.

Consultation & Collaboration

Act as the primary consultant with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify training needs, extract content, and ensure technical accuracy.
Build strong relationships with business leaders, HR, and compliance teams to anticipate and address learning gaps.
Facilitate stakeholder discussions to recommend optimal learning solutions (ILT, eLearning, blended, microlearning, performance support).
Collaborate with project leadership to reinforce accountability for the effective implementation organizational change management actions.

Partner with internal teams to ensure the establishment, adoption, and adherence to defined policies and procedures, recognizing their critical impact on the consistency, compliance, and effectiveness of learning content.

Guidance & Oversight

Provide direction, coaching, and quality assurance for L&D Specialists and Instructional Designers, ensuring adherence to adult learning principles, instructional design standards, and organizational guidelines.
Oversee the development of training content, ensuring relevance, consistency, and scalability.
Ensure that learning solutions are learner-centric, measurable, and business-impact driven.

Content & Needs Analysis

Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to design targeted learning strategies.
Translate business requirements into effective learning interventions that improve employee capability and performance.
Ability to design and implement blended solutions that address both knowledge transfer and behavior adoption.
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices, tools, and innovations in learning design.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Define successful metrics for learning initiatives and measure effectiveness through evaluation models.
Continuously improve learning content based on feedback, performance data, and regulatory changes.
Champion innovation in learning technology, delivery methods, and engagement strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field (Master’s preferred).
5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership, senior specialist, or project lead role.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, act as the primary L&D representative, and manage multiple stakeholders.
Strong background in instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, Agile Learning Design, etc.).
Ability to mentor and support L&D colleagues in both content development, facilitation and project management.
Expertise in working with SMEs and coaching L&D professionals.
Proficiency with LMS platforms and eLearning authoring tools (Articulate 360 including Reach, Rise and Storyline, SnagIt, Photoshop, Microsoft Product Suite, Camtasia, Adobe Product Suite including Captivate, etc.).
Excellent communication, facilitation, and consulting skills.

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Job Info

Job Identification
1206
Job Category
Wealth Operations
Posting Date
09/29/2025, 10:55 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
5700 W. 112th St., Overland Park, KS, 66211, US
(Remote)

Original Job Description

Lead Learning Specialist

United States (Remote)

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Serve as the lead learning representative on organizational-wide initiatives and cross-functional projects.
Drive end-to-end project management for learning deliverables, from scoping to launch and evaluation.
Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders to align learning strategies with business goals.

Consultation & Collaboration

Act as the primary consultant with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify training needs, extract content, and ensure technical accuracy.
Build strong relationships with business leaders, HR, and compliance teams to anticipate and address learning gaps.
Facilitate stakeholder discussions to recommend optimal learning solutions (ILT, eLearning, blended, microlearning, performance support).
Collaborate with project leadership to reinforce accountability for the effective implementation organizational change management actions.

Partner with internal teams to ensure the establishment, adoption, and adherence to defined policies and procedures, recognizing their critical impact on the consistency, compliance, and effectiveness of learning content.

Guidance & Oversight

Provide direction, coaching, and quality assurance for L&D Specialists and Instructional Designers, ensuring adherence to adult learning principles, instructional design standards, and organizational guidelines.
Oversee the development of training content, ensuring relevance, consistency, and scalability.
Ensure that learning solutions are learner-centric, measurable, and business-impact driven.

Content & Needs Analysis

Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to design targeted learning strategies.
Translate business requirements into effective learning interventions that improve employee capability and performance.
Ability to design and implement blended solutions that address both knowledge transfer and behavior adoption.
Maintain knowledge of industry best practices, tools, and innovations in learning design.

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

Define successful metrics for learning initiatives and measure effectiveness through evaluation models.
Continuously improve learning content based on feedback, performance data, and regulatory changes.
Champion innovation in learning technology, delivery methods, and engagement strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field (Master’s preferred).
5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership, senior specialist, or project lead role.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, act as the primary L&D representative, and manage multiple stakeholders.
Strong background in instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, Agile Learning Design, etc.).
Ability to mentor and support L&D colleagues in both content development, facilitation and project management.
Expertise in working with SMEs and coaching L&D professionals.
Proficiency with LMS platforms and eLearning authoring tools (Articulate 360 including Reach, Rise and Storyline, SnagIt, Photoshop, Microsoft Product Suite, Camtasia, Adobe Product Suite including Captivate, etc.).
Excellent communication, facilitation, and consulting skills.

Apply Now

Job Info

Job Identification
1206
Job Category
Wealth Operations
Posting Date
09/29/2025, 10:55 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
5700 W. 112th St., Overland Park, KS, 66211, US
(Remote)

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