Instructional Designer

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking an experienced Instructional Designer to join the Program Development & Evaluation Division in Saudi Arabia. You will conduct learning needs assessments, design and develop training programs, and evaluate their effectiveness using advanced technologies, including IVR, MR, and AI.

The role requires a minimum of 12 years in education or related fields, with at least 5 years in instructional design or vocational training, and experience delivering classroom, e-learning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Education/Math/Engineering/Physical Sciences or technical discipline.
• Minimum 12 years work experience, incl. 5 in Instructional Design/Teaching/Vocational Training.
• Experience designing classroom, e-learning, m-learning, and blended learning for technical workers.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and data analysis on training gaps, needs, and program effectiveness.
• Research instructional design trends, tools, and training technologies.
• Design and develop curriculum and instructional material using IVR, MR, and AI.
• Create assessments and evaluation instruments for training programs.
• Collaborate with SMEs, vendors, and staff to pilot and evaluate curricula and delivery methods.
• Conduct train-the-trainer sessions to ensure proper use of learning materials.
• Plan, monitor, and report on curriculum development, evaluation, and deployment projects.
• Visit training centers to provide feedback and submit site visit reports.

Skills

Instructional Design

Curriculum Development

Teaching

E-learning

Blended Learning

Data Analysis

Education

BA/BS in Education or related

Tools

IVR

MR

AI

Job description

Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking an Instructional Designer to join the Program Development & Evaluation Division (PD&ED).
Program Development & Evaluation Division is responsible for providing and developing performance-based world-class learning solutions that sustain our evolving Saudi workforce.

Your primary role, as an Instructional Designer is to conduct learning needs assessment, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Perform research and data analysis on training gaps, needs, and programs effectiveness.
• Research on instructional design mythologies, trends, tools, and training technologies
• Design and develop curriculum and instructional material using existing and utilizing emerging technologies such as: Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Design and develop assessments and other evaluation instruments on Structured tests, quizzes, interviews, and surveys for training programs.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts, proponents, vendors, and teaching and technical staff to pilot, implement, and evaluate curricula and delivery methodologies in training centers.
• Conduct train-the-trainer sessions for training delivery staff to ensure that all learning and assessment material is used effectively.
• Plan, monitor, and report on the development and execution of curriculum development, evaluation, training technology selection, and deployment projects.
• Conduct site visits to training centers to provide feedback and support, and submit site visit reports.
• Develop reports and proposals related to the future of training and evaluation programs.

Minimum Requirements

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Education, Mathematics, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a Technical/Trade/Vocational discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 12 years of work experience, including 5 years in Instructional Design, Teaching, or Vocational Training.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in instructional design, including the development of classroom-based learning, e-learning, m-learning and blended learning solutions for a technical workforce.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer
Work Schedule: Full Time – To be specified in Job offer

Job Post Duration

Job posting start date: 18/01/2026
Job posting end date: 12/31/2026

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.