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KPS Life is hiring a Manager, Learning Innovation and Design. This role leads needs assessments, collaborates with SMEs and stakeholders to design instructional content, and develops multimedia training materials for various delivery formats. The manager also evaluates training effectiveness, supports learning pilots, and stays current with adult learning theories and emerging technologies.

Highlights

Lead needs assessments and collaborate with SMEs and Training Business Partners to design and develop custom learning content.
Create instructional materials including videos, eLearning modules, quick reference guides, and presentations for on-demand, live, and virtual/hybrid training.
Blueprint, storyboard, and prototype training materials; create interview guides and edit video content.
Develop Train-the-Trainer materials and apply micro-learning techniques to enhance engagement.
Measure and report training effectiveness; track trends and adjust content as needed.
Maintain expertise in adult learning theories, instructional design models, and emerging learning technologies such as AI and machine learning.
Research and recommend innovative learning and knowledge management solutions aligned with business needs.
Preferred bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field; 3+ years designing learning solutions across formats.
Experience with e-learning frameworks like Adaptive Learning, Performance Support, and 70-20-10 models.

Manager, Learning Innovation & Design Full Description

Manager, Learning Innovation & Design

SUMMARY

KPS Life is seeking a Manager Learning Innovation and Design to work with one of our Sponsor partners. This role collaborates with Training Business Partners and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to conduct needs assessments, select instructional models, and design instructional content. Responsibilities include developing instructional materials such as videos, quick reference guides, checklists, eLearning modules, and PowerPoint presentations to support on-demand, live face-to-face, and virtual/hybrid instructor-led training. The Learning Experience Designer is passionate about learning and performance, an excellent communicator, and adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Consultation

Partner with SMEs to lead the needs assessment, design, and development of custom content and facilitated experiences with supporting tools and materials.
Scope needs by collaborating with internal and external partners to capture information needed to guide training plans that define a premier end-user experience and drive performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs to understand business needs and translate them into learning and performance objectives.
Serve as the central point of contact and provide feedback, support, and direction to external vendors building learning assets.
Actively support learning pilots, train-the-trainer sessions, and observation exercises to ensure learning effectiveness and identify necessary interventions.

Design of Training Materials
Blueprint, storyboard, and prototype training materials, obtaining stakeholder feedback early in the design process.

Create interview guides for video production, edit video content, and engage in creative design.
Write clear, concise, and user-friendly instructional text, audio scripts, and video scripts.
Leverage existing style guides, imagery, and templates to maintain consistency.
Design and create learner-centered multimedia and technology-enhanced course materials and resources, including online modules, simulations, and graphical content.
Develop Train-the-Trainer materials to best prepare trainers/SMEs to deliver training with the highest level of quality and standards.
Develop content with a micro-learning approach to enhance learner engagement.

Measurement and Reporting

Evaluate the effectiveness of training through formal and informal methods; collect and report on data gathered to inform program development and maintain relevance to job skills.
Ensure instructional programs are effectively implemented.
Track trends, monitor learning effectiveness, evaluate content, and adjust as required.

Leadership in Learning

Maintain excellent knowledge of how people learn (i.e., adult learning theories, neuroscience), instructional design models, and the state of Learning & Development (e.g., AI, NLP, machine learning).
Research and recommend innovative, new learning and knowledge management business solutions to meet evolving business needs.
Research current and emerging technologies for enhancing existing content in alignment with performance objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or a related field (e.g., Technical Writing, Educational Psychology, etc.) preferred.

Experience:

3+ years of practical experience designing and developing learning solutions for a variety of formats and audiences (e.g., instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, e-learning, etc.).
3–5 years of relevant and progressive experience in instructional design and development of experiential learning for a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing organization.
Experience with e-learning frameworks such as Adaptive Learning, Performance Support, micro-learning, 70-20-10, or other learning development approaches.
Comprehensive understanding of training design principles, curriculum development, adult learning styles, and training effectiveness.

Original Job Description

Manager, Learning Innovation & Design

SUMMARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design Consultation

Partner with SMEs to lead the needs assessment, design, and development of custom content and facilitated experiences with supporting tools and materials.
Scope needs by collaborating with internal and external partners to capture information needed to guide training plans that define a premier end-user experience and drive performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders and SMEs to understand business needs and translate them into learning and performance objectives.
Serve as the central point of contact and provide feedback, support, and direction to external vendors building learning assets.
Actively support learning pilots, train-the-trainer sessions, and observation exercises to ensure learning effectiveness and identify necessary interventions.

Design of Training Materials
Blueprint, storyboard, and prototype training materials, obtaining stakeholder feedback early in the design process.

Create interview guides for video production, edit video content, and engage in creative design.
Write clear, concise, and user-friendly instructional text, audio scripts, and video scripts.
Leverage existing style guides, imagery, and templates to maintain consistency.
Design and create learner-centered multimedia and technology-enhanced course materials and resources, including online modules, simulations, and graphical content.
Develop Train-the-Trainer materials to best prepare trainers/SMEs to deliver training with the highest level of quality and standards.
Develop content with a micro-learning approach to enhance learner engagement.

Measurement and Reporting

Evaluate the effectiveness of training through formal and informal methods; collect and report on data gathered to inform program development and maintain relevance to job skills.
Ensure instructional programs are effectively implemented.
Track trends, monitor learning effectiveness, evaluate content, and adjust as required.

Leadership in Learning

Maintain excellent knowledge of how people learn (i.e., adult learning theories, neuroscience), instructional design models, and the state of Learning & Development (e.g., AI, NLP, machine learning).
Research and recommend innovative, new learning and knowledge management business solutions to meet evolving business needs.
Research current and emerging technologies for enhancing existing content in alignment with performance objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or a related field (e.g., Technical Writing, Educational Psychology, etc.) preferred.

Experience:

3+ years of practical experience designing and developing learning solutions for a variety of formats and audiences (e.g., instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, e-learning, etc.).
3–5 years of relevant and progressive experience in instructional design and development of experiential learning for a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing organization.
Experience with e-learning frameworks such as Adaptive Learning, Performance Support, micro-learning, 70-20-10, or other learning development approaches.
Comprehensive understanding of training design principles, curriculum development, adult learning styles, and training effectiveness.

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