L&D Lead: Onsite Transformation Learning (Portland)

North Highland; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

North Highland in Portland, OR is seeking an L&D Lead for an eight-month, on-site assignment in the Portland Metro Area to transform strategic initiatives into practical learning experiences for retail and consumer products practice. You will bridge business strategy and capability development, conducting needs assessments, developing roadmaps and curricula, and preparing trainers.

The role emphasizes adult learning, stakeholder collaboration, and measuring impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in learning needs analysis and instructional design methodologies.
• Proven track record developing training content and delivery plans for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and experience designing role-specific or technical curricula.
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives, technology enablement, analytics implementation, or process improvement programs.
• Experience evaluating and measuring learning effectiveness and return on investment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Project management capability to coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver on tight timelines.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Problem-solving orientation with a focus on practical, business-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive learning needs assessments to identify skill gaps and audience segments across the organization.
• Develop strategic learning roadmaps, curricula, and delivery plans tailored to business objectives and learner needs.
• Coordinate content development from conception through approval, ensuring quality, relevance, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Prepare trainers and facilitators for successful delivery, providing coaching and resources to build confidence and capability.
• Track learning completion rates, gather feedback, and measure program effectiveness through relevant metrics.
• Analyze post-implementation learning needs and recommend enhancements to maximize long-term impact.
• Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into accessible learning solutions.
• Apply adult learning principles to create engaging, practical learning experiences that drive behavior change.

Skills

Learning needs analysis

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Adult learning principles

Stakeholder management

Project management

Training delivery

Content development

Job description

North Highland in Portland, OR is seeking an L&D Lead for an eight-month, on-site assignment in the Portland Metro Area to transform strategic initiatives into practical learning experiences for retail and consumer products practice. You will bridge business strategy and capability development, conducting needs assessments, developing roadmaps and curricula, and preparing trainers.

The role emphasizes adult learning, stakeholder collaboration, and measuring impact.