Boston-Based Director of Learning Design

Suffolk Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction in Boston seeks a Director, Learning Design to lead the internal instructional design function within Red & Blue University, driving curriculum design, eLearning, and learner experiences aligned with business priorities.

This hands-on leadership role requires on-site presence four days per week at the Boston office, with access to Suffolk's comprehensive benefits and a collaborative culture that supports growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Learning Technologies, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in instructional design, learning experience design, corporate learning, or talent development.
• Strong experience applying adult learning principles to create impactful learning experiences.
• Experience designing and developing eLearning, job aids, manuals, facilitator guides, and learner resources.
• Experience building, leading, and developing instructional design teams.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, Learning Experience Platforms, Oracle HCM, Articulate Storyline, Rise, Vyyond, Tango, and related learning technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills.
• Construction, engineering, operations, or technical workforce learning experience preferred.
• Ability to balance hands-on design work with strategic leadership.
• This role requires working on-site in Suffolk's Boston office four days per week.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support learning initiatives, partner with regional teams, and drive program implementation across the organization.
• Possess and demonstrate Suffolk Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning design strategy.
• Establish standards for instructional design, curriculum development, and learner experience.
• Partner with business leaders to identify learning needs and capability gaps.
• Translate business priorities into scalable learning solutions.
• Ensure alignment with RBU standards, brand, and workforce strategy.
• Lead the design and development of learning experiences across digital, virtual, classroom, and blended formats.
• Serve as a hands-on instructional design leader while building the function.
• Develop eLearning, job aids, manuals, facilitator guides, and learner resources.
• Create curriculum frameworks, learning pathways, and development programs.
• Apply adult learning principles to develop engaging and effective learning solutions.
• Evaluate learning effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Build and lead Suffolk's internal instructional design function.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor instructional design talent.
• Establish processes, governance, and quality standards.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Manage external vendors and learning partners as needed.
• Leverage learning technologies to improve learner engagement and scalability.
• Support the evolution of the RBU Learning Hub and digital learning ecosystem.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled learning solutions.
• Apply best practices to enhance the learner experience.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Master's degree in related field preferred

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Articulate Storyline

Rise

Vyyond

Tango

Oracle HCM

Job description

Suffolk Construction in Boston seeks a Director, Learning Design to lead the internal instructional design function within Red & Blue University, driving curriculum design, eLearning, and learner experiences aligned with business priorities.

This hands-on leadership role requires on-site presence four days per week at the Boston office, with access to Suffolk's comprehensive benefits and a collaborative culture that supports growth and innovation.