Lead Instructional Designer: AI-Powered Learning Leader

CDW; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking an experienced Lead Instructional Designer in Chicago to drive complex learning and enablement initiatives across leadership, selling, and technical skills. You will collaborate with senior leadership to design, develop, implement, and measure training solutions that align with CDW's strategies and business goals.

The role requires guiding multiple concurrent projects, leveraging AI-enabled tools, mentoring peers, and partnering with external vendors when needed to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 7+ years of instructional design or related field experience.
• Knowledge of learning technologies, AI-enabled development tools, and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience leading complex instructional design projects with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for complex learning and enablement initiatives through full life cycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into learning solutions.
• Research and apply best practices in instructional design and AI-enabled learning.
• Manage multiple initiatives with governance, risk, and resource coordination.
• Measure learner outcomes and business impact, advising on improvements.

Skills

Instructional design

Project management

AI-enabled learning

Stakeholder management

Learning technologies

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's in Instructional Design or related (plus)

Tools

Articulate Rise

Articulate Storyline

Synthesia

Camtasia

Job description

CDW is seeking an experienced Lead Instructional Designer in Chicago to drive complex learning and enablement initiatives across leadership, selling, and technical skills. You will collaborate with senior leadership to design, develop, implement, and measure training solutions that align with CDW's strategies and business goals.

The role requires guiding multiple concurrent projects, leveraging AI-enabled tools, mentoring peers, and partnering with external vendors when needed to deliver