IBM
Learning Technology Solutions Specialist
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Armonk, NY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $117K - $202K
💻 Learning & Development
🗓️ June 16th, 2025
Blackboard
Canvas
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
IBM is hiring a Learning Technology Solutions Specialist to lead the technical implementation of LTI integrations and platform solutions for the SkillsBuild for Academia program. The role involves collaborating with academic and workforce partners to develop scalable learning technology solutions, managing platform integrations with LMS systems, and providing technical leadership and support throughout the partner onboarding process.
Highlights
- Lead technical aspects of the SkillsBuild for Academia program, focusing on platform integration and partner enablement.
- Collaborate with academic institutions and workforce organizations to define learning technology requirements.
- Implement and test LTI 1.3 integrations with LMS platforms such as Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard.
- Ensure compliance with legal and data privacy standards.
- Create and maintain documentation and technical onboarding materials.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and recommend improvements for system reliability and user experience.
- Provide thought leadership on learning technology trends and represent the program in cross-functional discussions.
- Required skills include expertise in LTI integrations, LMS platforms, RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0, SSO, and strong communication and project management capabilities.
- Preferred qualifications include experience in workforce development, familiarity with SCORM/xAPI/Common Cartridge standards, and a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
- Compensation ranges from $117,000 to $202,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits program and some travel requirements.
Learning Technology Solutions Specialist Full Description
Learning Technology Solutions Specialist
Armonk, Raleigh, New York, North Carolina, United States
Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG
Armonk, Raleigh, New York, North Carolina, United States
Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Learning Technology Solutions Lead to serve as the technical lead for our SkillsBuild for Academia program. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the technical implementation of LTI integrations and platform solutions across our academic and corporate partner ecosystem. You will work closely with schools, universities, workforce organizations, and internal teams to translate program goals into scalable, interoperable learning technology solutions.
This role combines strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical execution to deliver impactful educational experiences through seamless integrations with LMS platforms and learning tools.
Your role and responsibilities
- Serve as the technical lead for the SkillsBuild for Academia program, overseeing all technical aspects of platform integration and partner enablement.
- Collaborate with academic institutions and workforce organizations to understand their learning technology requirements and constraints.
- Lead discovery sessions to gather functional and technical requirements related to LMS compatibility and integration workflows.
- Work with internal development teams to implement and test LTI integrations (LTI 1.3) that connect SkillsBuild offerings with partner LMS systems (Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with SkillsBuild’s legal and data privacy standards
- Create and maintain documentation, implementation guides, and technical onboarding materials for partners and internal stakeholders.
- Support partner onboarding and provide technical guidance during and after implementation.
- Identify and troubleshoot technical issues, manage escalations, and recommend long-term solutions to improve system reliability and user experience.
- Provide thought leadership on learning technology trends and represent the program in technical and cross-functional discussions.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- 5+ years of experience in learning technology or edtech roles with a strong background in LTI integrations and LMS platforms.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional technology projects with external partners.
- Strong knowledge of LTI 1.3, RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0, and SSO authentication mechanisms.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Project management skills and experience managing technology rollouts or partner programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead initiatives from planning through execution.
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Experience in workforce development or academic-industry partnership programs.
- Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, Common Cartridge, or other e-learning content packaging standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Experience in open-source learning technologies and standards-based learning ecosystems.
- Comfortable presenting to diverse stakeholders including educators, administrators, technical teams, and executive sponsors.
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
- Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
- Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
- Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
- Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
- Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Job Title
Learning Technology Solutions Specialist
Date posted
13-Jun-2025
Job ID
39681
City / Township / Village
Armonk, Raleigh
State / Province
New York, North Carolina
Country
United States
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Area of work
Software Engineering
Employment type
Regular
Contract type
Regular
Projected Minimum Salary per year
117,000.00
Projected Maximum Salary per year
202,000.00
Position type
Professional
Travel required
Some travel may be required based on business demand
Company
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Shift
General (daytime)
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
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