Schwazze
Learning Systems & Design Program Manager
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
Schwazze is hiring a Learning Systems & Design Program Manager responsible for developing and maintaining the organization's learning design framework and managing enterprise learning systems. This role ensures that training content aligns with business goals and role expectations while leading the design of scalable, performance-driven learning programs and overseeing Learning Management System governance.
Highlights
- Architect learning design framework ensuring consistency and scalability across all initiatives.
- Design role-based learning pathways for frontline, leadership, and specialist roles.
- Create digital learning materials including modules, guides, and performance support tools.
- Translate complex information into engaging learning experiences partnering with subject matter experts.
- Manage and optimize the Learning Management System for strategy execution, compliance, and reporting.
- Establish content governance standards and develop dashboards to track learning effectiveness.
- Support learning for leadership development, operational excellence, compliance, and organizational change.
- Bachelor’s degree plus 5–7+ years in instructional design or enterprise learning program management required.
- Experience with e-learning technologies, curriculum architecture, learning analytics, and LMS ownership required.
- Salary range $87,500 - $97,500; cannabis industry experience is a plus but not required.
Learning Systems & Design Program Manager Full Description
Learning Systems & Design Program Manager
- Location
- 8055 E Tufts Ave, Suite 400, Denver, CO, 80237, United States
- Base Pay
- $87500.00 - $97500.00 / Year
- Employee Type
- Full-Time Exempt
- Required Degree
- 4 Year Degree
- Travel
- 1%
- Manage Others
- No
Description
Who We Are: Schwazze (SHHwahZZ) is a purpose-driven, vertically integrated cannabis operator. We are building a leading seed-to-sale company with best-in-class dispensaries and exceptional cultivation, manufacturing, and wholesale capabilities. Driven by a high-performance culture, we combine customer focus and data-driven insights to unlock the plant’s full potential and improve the human condition.
At Schwazze, you are not just an employee—you are part of a purpose-centered, performance-driven team where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your potential is limitless. We lead with integrity, connection, engagement, excellence, and empowerment, fostering a culture where people thrive, communities flourish, and the industry moves forward. These values define our commitment to creating a supportive, positive workplace while delivering exceptional customer experiences.
For more information, please visit our website: www.schwazze.com
Job Title: Learning Systems & Design Program Manager
Salary Range: $87,500 - $97,500
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Denver, Colorado (Main Office) | Boulder, CO (Satellite Office)
Position Objective
The Learning Systems & Design Program Manager serves as the organization’s learning design architect, responsible for building, governing, and continuously improving the systems, frameworks, and instructional standards that support enterprise learning and development.
Reporting to the Director, Training & Development, this role translates learning strategy into structured, scalable, and measurable learning experiences. The Learning Systems & Design Manager ensures learning content, curriculum architecture, and delivery standards are cohesive, high quality, and aligned to business priorities, role expectations, and cultural values.
This role is accountable for the design integrity and systemization of learning, ensuring that training initiatives across the organization are intentional, consistent, and embedded into how work gets done.
Essential Functions
Learning Architecture & Instructional Design (60%)
· Serve as the architect of the organization’s learning design framework, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability across all learning initiatives.
· Design and maintain structured, role-based learning pathways aligned to:
o Frontline and field roles
o Leadership and management roles
o Functional and specialist roles
· Apply instructional design best practices to ensure learning is:
o Performance- and capability-driven
o Aligned to clear role expectations and outcomes
o Delivered through effective blended learning approaches
o Reinforced through practical application and real-world execution
· Lead the design and development of learning materials, including:
o Digital learning modules
o Facilitator and participant guides
o Job aids, playbooks, and performance support tools
o Leadership and capability-building content
· Partner with subject matter experts to translate complex information into clear, engaging, and effective learning experiences.
· Establish and maintain instructional design standards, templates, and content guidelines to ensure consistency across programs.
· Expertise in at least one area of eLearning – video production, podcast production, learning game development or graphic design.
Enterprise Learning Enablement & Change Support (20%)
· Support enterprise learning initiatives tied to:
o Leadership development
o Operational excellence
o Compliance and risk mitigation
o Organizational change and integration
· Design learning components that support business transformations, system changes, and evolving operating models.
· Ensure learning solutions provide clarity, consistency, and confidence during periods of growth and change, including M&A activity.
· Act as a thought partner to the Director, Training & Development on learning system scalability, design maturity, and long-term capability building.
Learning Systems & LMS Ownership (10%)
· Own the structure, governance, and optimization of the organization’s Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it supports:
o Enterprise learning strategy execution
o Role-based and capability-based learning pathways
o Compliance and certification tracking
o Manager and leader visibility into learning progress
o Meaningful reporting and insights
· Define and enforce standards for learning content governance, including:
o Content lifecycle management
o Version control and quality assurance
o Access and permission management
o User experience and system usability
· Develop dashboards and reporting that track learning completion, effectiveness, and adoption trends.
· Use learning data to inform design improvements, system enhancements, and strategic recommendations.
Governance, Quality & Continuous Improvement (10%)
· Establish metrics and feedback loops to evaluate learning effectiveness and impact.
· Continuously refine learning architecture, instructional approaches, and system capabilities based on data and business needs.
· Maintain a high standard for learning quality, cultural alignment, and learner experience across all programs.
Percentage allocations are estimates and may adjust based on organizational priorities.
Requirements
Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
· 5–7+ years of experience in instructional design, learning systems, or enterprise learning program management.
· Demonstrated experience owning and optimizing a Learning Management System in a multi-role or enterprise environment.
· Strong capability in leveraging e-learning and digital learning technologies to deliver effective training experiences.
· Strong background in instructional design, curriculum architecture, and blended learning solutions.
· Experience developing learning analytics and performance-aligned reporting.
· Proven ability to translate strategy into scalable systems and executable learning solutions.
· Strong cross-functional partnership and influence skills.
· High standards for excellence, clarity, and intentional culture-building.
· Cannabis industry experience is a plus, but not required.
Working Conditions (Schedule, Environment, Travel)
· This role follows a hybrid schedule of up to two remote days and three on-site days.
· Schedule may vary based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
· Must have reliable transportation to travel between company locations and offsite meetings as required; eligible mileage or travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.
· Ability to perform tasks involving sitting, standing, walking, and driving for extended periods as necessary.
· Ability to obtain and maintain an active Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) badge in the state of Colorado.
Summary
Benefits
· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
· Pet Insurance
· EAP Programs
· Paid Time Off
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Discount at all Schwazze Retail locations
Schwazze is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
To be considered for this position your application must be submitted by March 16th, 2026. If after said date the position is not filled, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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