L&D Lead: Transform Learning for Change (8-Mo Onsite)

North Highland Consulting; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

North Highland is seeking an L&D Lead in Portland, OR for our retail and consumer products practice to transform organizational change into practical, engaging learning experiences. This is an 8-month contract assignment, onsite 4 days a week in the Portland Metro Area.

As an L&D Lead, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and capability development, ensuring employees have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in their evolving roles.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of learning needs analysis and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience creating curricula and delivery plans for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and role-specific training.
• Experience supporting transformation, analytics, or process improvement programs.
• Ability to measure learning effectiveness and ROI.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication across levels.
• Project management to coordinate multiple workstreams and tight timelines.
• Collaborative mindset with internal and external partners.

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

Stakeholder management

Project management

Adult learning principles

Curriculum development

Job description

North Highland is seeking an L&D Lead in Portland, OR for our retail and consumer products practice to transform organizational change into practical, engaging learning experiences. This is an 8-month contract assignment, onsite 4 days a week in the Portland Metro Area.

As an L&D Lead, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and capability development, ensuring employees have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in their evolving roles.