Learning and Development Manager

Careerwebsite; Golden, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado 811 in Golden, Colorado is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to build, innovate, and lead learning programs that make a real difference across the state. This player-coach role shapes education, partners with SMEs, and drives programs from concept to launch.

You will design high‑impact experiences, manage the Learning Academy and LMS, and lead a team to deliver engaging, state-wide training that protects infrastructure and people.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ID/ED/LD or related field.
• Five+ years in learning and development.
• At least two years of people leadership.
• Experience creating instructor‑led, virtual, blended, LMS-based, and eLearning content.
• Strong instructional design and adult learning expertise.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high‑impact learning experiences across classroom, virtual, blended, and eLearning formats.
• Lead Colorado 811's Learning Academy and learning management systems.
• Collaborate with leaders, SMEs, and operational teams to identify learning needs.
• Measure learning effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Instructional design

Adult learning

Leadership / people management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, Organizational Development

Tools

LMS platforms

Content development tools

Job description

Build Something Meaningful. Lead Learning That Matters.

At Colorado 811, education is more than training. It is one of the ways we help protect people, communities, critical infrastructure, and the underground utilities that keep Colorado running.

We're looking for a Learning & Development Manager who wants to build, innovate, and lead learning programs that make a real difference across the state. This is a true player-coach role for someone who loves turning ideas into reality. You'll lead learning initiatives, build programs from the ground up, collaborate with subject matter experts, leverage emerging technologies, and help shape the future of education at Colorado 811. We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, spotting opportunities, solving problems, and driving projects from concept through launch.

A Builder's Role for Someone Who Likes to Roll Up Their Sleeves

This is not a "manage from the sidelines" position. It's an opportunity for a hands‑on leader who can think strategically while remaining actively involved in the work. One day you may be developing a new learning pathway, building eLearning content, or launching a certification program. The next, you might be partnering with stakeholders, coaching team members, improving LMS experiences, or exploring new AI‑enabled learning tools.

You'll join a small, collaborative team with ambitious goals, where initiative is valued, ideas move quickly, and everyone contributes. We take our mission seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We celebrate wins, support one another, enjoy a good laugh along the way, and believe great work happens when talented people genuinely enjoy working together.

What You'll Do

Design and Build High-Impact Learning Experiences

• Create engaging classroom, virtual, blended, and eLearning programs
• Develop facilitator guides, participant materials, videos, assessments, job aids, and LMS content
• Transform subject matter expert knowledge into practical, learner‑centered training
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning science to create meaningful educational experiences

Lead Colorado 811's Learning Programs

• Manage and continuously improve Colorado 811's Learning Academy and learning management systems
• Develop statewide education programs focused on utility damage prevention, Colorado regulations, and industry best practices
• Support curriculum strategy, course maintenance, certification programs, and learning initiatives
• Measure learning effectiveness and use data to drive continuous improvement

Partner Across the Organization

• Consult with leaders, SMEs, and operational teams to identify learning and performance needs
• Lead learning intake, prioritization, and implementation processes
• Coordinate stakeholders, vendors, trainers, and reviewers to deliver successful learning projects
• Support change management and adoption of new programs, systems, and processes

Lead and Develop Others

• Supervise and coach education team members
• Provide feedback, guidance, and professional development
• Establish standards and best practices for instructional design and training delivery
• Balance leadership responsibilities while remaining actively involved in course development and project execution

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Opportunity to build and shape learning programs that impact an entire industry
• Use cutting‑edge learning and AI tools including Microsoft Copilot, Articulate 360, Mindsmith, Synthesia, Canva, Camtasia, and more
• Blend creativity, technology, project management, and leadership in one role
• Work with a collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
• Help advance Colorado 811's mission of protecting people, property, and critical infrastructure

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days in‑office and 3 days remote
• Based in Golden, Colorado
• Statewide travel required for conferences, training events, stakeholder education, and organizational initiatives
• Occasional evening, weekend, or non‑standard work hours may be required to support training events, course launches, conferences, and other business needs

Why Join Colorado 811?

At Colorado 811, your work has a purpose. Every day, our organization helps prevent damage to critical underground infrastructure and keeps people, communities, and Colorado's infrastructure safer.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $95,000–$118,000 per annum - range is an estimated guideline. Individual compensation will vary based on non‑discriminatory factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skill level, abilities, and other competencies.
• Bonus: Eligible based on individual and company performance
• Benefits: Colorado 811 offers a robust, employee‑focused benefits package that includes employer‑paid employee medical, dental, and vision premiums; HSA and FSA options; company‑sponsored life insurance, long‑term disability, and Employee Assistance Program; an employer 401(k) contribution; paid time off; paid holidays; and additional wellbeing and professional‑development support.

If you're energized by building programs, leading projects, embracing innovation, and creating learning experiences that shape the future of education at Colorado 811, we'd love to meet you.

Colorado 811 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

committed to an inclusive workplace! We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and applicable law.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related field; or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of progressive experience in learning and development, instructional design, curriculum development, training operations, or related fields
• At least two years of people leadership, supervision, or team leadership experience
• Experience developing instructor‑led, virtual, blended, LMS-based, and eLearning content
• Strong instructional design and adult learning expertise
• Demonstrated project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working with learning technologies, LMS platforms, and content development tools
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Learning and development, instructional design, project management, change management, or LMS certifications
• Experience managing vendors, partnerships, or third‑party learning solutions
• Experience in nonprofit, utility, construction, safety, compliance, association, or stakeholder education environments