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Schwab is hiring a Senior Instructional Design Team Manager to lead a team of instructional designers in creating strategic learning experiences aligned with organizational goals. The role involves developing new curricula, redesigning courses, and collaborating closely with business partners to support training for new hires and employee development, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.

Highlights

Lead and manage a team of instructional designers responsible for creating and redesigning learning materials.
Develop course curriculums supporting asynchronous and synchronous learning aligned with audit procedures.
Collaborate with business partners to gather feedback and adapt training to evolving business needs.
Utilize software such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Articulate, Learning Management Systems, and Content Management Systems.
Apply the ADDIE framework for learning analysis and training content development.
Manage project portfolios driving innovation and transformation initiatives.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of people management in complex environments, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred experience includes 3+ years in Financial Services and familiarity with WebEx, MS Teams, and training facilitation techniques.
Compensation range is USD $90,000 - $120,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses or incentives.
Focus on team building, talent development, coaching, and fostering strong relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Senior Instructional Design Team Manager Full Description

Senior Instructional Design Team Manager

Orlando, FL ; Phoenix, AZ ; Westlake, TX

Requisition ID 2025-117305

Category Human Resources and Administrative

Position type Regular

Pay range USD $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Year

Application deadline 2025-12-08

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location.

The Senior Manager role leads a team of skilled Instructional Designers that are responsible for creating unique and measurable learning experiences, strategically aligned to organizational goals and objectives. This team develops new course curriculums, redesigns courses, and creates learning materials and resources that support both asynchronous and synchronous learning in adherence to audit procedures. This team supports all primary service and workflow solutions team new hires along with ongoing upskilling and development opportunities for existing employees. Success in the role is heavily dependent on fostering and maintaining strong relationships with business partners, creating consistent methods of input and feedback, and demonstrating strong communication skills as the business evolves. Keeping up with the changing landscape of the business, aggressive hiring goals, and will require agility, resilience, strategy, and strong leadership skills.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
3+ years of people management and solutions experience in an environment with significant transformation and business complexity
Expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to create, develop, manipulate, and share learning content using a variety of technology such as SharePoint, Articulate, Learning Management Systems, and /or Content Management Systems
Expertise in learning analysis using the ADDIE framework to build training content and programs
Demonstrated experience managing a dynamic portfolio of initiatives and project activities driving innovation and transformation opportunities.
Expert at structuring and delegating work while motivating and driving team efficiency.
Outstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to lead effective working sessions across multiple teams and subject matter owners
Excellent written communication skills, effectively communicating complex information in an effective manner
Excellent judgment, decision-making, and analytical skills. Strong planning and execution skills.
Highly developed problem-solving skills including identification and execution of key analyses, ability to synthesize and present compelling recommendations.
Experience in building and managing highly effective teams, including hiring, talent development, coaching, and performance management.
Experience influencing and managing cross functional work streams to complete projects
Experience leading with courage, building trust with senior leaders, and driving decision making through a consensus- based approach
Model authenticity and vulnerability – embrace transparency, candid feedback, and learning from mistakes
A strong service ethic, coupled with an orientation to use data and insights to drive continuous improvement
A focus on fostering connections by putting people first and creating trusting, meaningful relationships
Desire to think beyond traditional training and innovate in the learning experience
Strengths in problem solving, influencing others, and executing
A passion for learning

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years in the Financial Services industry preferred
Familiar with communication platforms WebEx, MS Teams, SharePoint
Ability to whiteboard ideas to create learning materials, develop script and videos, and facilitate Train-The-Trainer

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance

Original Job Description

Senior Instructional Design Team Manager

Orlando, FL ; Phoenix, AZ ; Westlake, TX

Requisition ID 2025-117305

Category Human Resources and Administrative

Position type Regular

Pay range USD $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 / Year

Application deadline 2025-12-08

Your opportunity

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
3+ years of people management and solutions experience in an environment with significant transformation and business complexity
Expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to create, develop, manipulate, and share learning content using a variety of technology such as SharePoint, Articulate, Learning Management Systems, and /or Content Management Systems
Expertise in learning analysis using the ADDIE framework to build training content and programs
Demonstrated experience managing a dynamic portfolio of initiatives and project activities driving innovation and transformation opportunities.
Expert at structuring and delegating work while motivating and driving team efficiency.
Outstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to lead effective working sessions across multiple teams and subject matter owners
Excellent written communication skills, effectively communicating complex information in an effective manner
Excellent judgment, decision-making, and analytical skills. Strong planning and execution skills.
Highly developed problem-solving skills including identification and execution of key analyses, ability to synthesize and present compelling recommendations.
Experience in building and managing highly effective teams, including hiring, talent development, coaching, and performance management.
Experience influencing and managing cross functional work streams to complete projects
Experience leading with courage, building trust with senior leaders, and driving decision making through a consensus- based approach
Model authenticity and vulnerability – embrace transparency, candid feedback, and learning from mistakes
A strong service ethic, coupled with an orientation to use data and insights to drive continuous improvement
A focus on fostering connections by putting people first and creating trusting, meaningful relationships
Desire to think beyond traditional training and innovate in the learning experience
Strengths in problem solving, influencing others, and executing
A passion for learning

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years in the Financial Services industry preferred
Familiar with communication platforms WebEx, MS Teams, SharePoint
Ability to whiteboard ideas to create learning materials, develop script and videos, and facilitate Train-The-Trainer

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

What’s in it for you

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance

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