Learning Consultant

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Learning & Development professional to partner with business leaders, design impactful learning solutions, and drive cross-functional initiatives.

You will conduct needs analyses, measure effectiveness, manage small- to medium-sized projects, and coordinate vendors, timelines, and budgets.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in a learning discipline, 5+ years in L&D and project management, and experience with ADDIE, SAM, and Kirkpatrick.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business, education, instructional design, or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience
• 3+ years in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or Human Performance Improvement
• Experience leading cross-functional learning initiatives
• Ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Experience defining project objectives, success metrics, deliverables and resource requirements with business leaders
• Consulting and relationship management skills
• Experience developing and delivering instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and self-paced learning solutions
• Working knowledge of adult learning theory
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM
• Knowledge of learning evaluation models such as Kirkpatrick
• Experience managing external vendors, consultants, and contract resources
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide change management or organizational transformation initiatives preferred
• Experience in healthcare, health insurance, or other highly regulated industries preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to design impactful learning solutions
• Conduct needs analysis and evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions
• Lead Learning & Development initiatives involving multiple associates
• Manage small- to medium-sized projects, markets, or initiatives
• Partner on clients on project charters, scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budgets, and timing
• Track and report project milestones
• Manage project scope and ensure changes are documented and approved
• Determine whether external consultants or contractors are needed
• Assist in recruiting and managing vendor resources
• Apply human performance improvement principles to improve business performance
• Consult with business unit management and Learning & Development management
• Conduct training or develop instructional and reference content as needed
• Develop working relationships with internal and external team members

Skills

Learning & Development

Project Management

Instructional Design

Adult Learning Theory

Vendor Management

Education

BA/BS in business, education, instructional design, or related learning discipline

Tools

ADDIE Methodology

SAM Methodology

Kirkpatrick Model

Job description

• Partner with business leaders to design impactful learning solutions
• Conduct needs analysis and evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions
• Lead Learning & Development initiatives involving multiple associates
• Manage small- to medium-sized projects, markets, or initiatives
• Partner on clients on project charters, scope, goals, deliverables, resources, budgets, and timing
• Track and report project milestones
• Manage project scope and ensure changes are documented and approved
• Determine whether external consultants or contractors are needed
• Assist in recruiting and managing vendor resources
• Apply human performance improvement principles to improve business performance
• Consult with business unit management and Learning & Development management
• Conduct training or develop instructional and reference content as needed
• Develop working relationships with internal and external team members

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in business, education, instructional design, or another learning discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience
• 3+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Development, or Human Performance Improvement strongly preferred
• Experience leading cross-functional learning initiatives and managing multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and stakeholder expectations
• Experience defining project objectives, success metrics, deliverables, and resource requirements with business leaders
• Consulting and relationship management skills
• Experience developing and delivering instructor-led, virtual instructor-led, and self-paced learning solutions
• Working knowledge of adult learning theory
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE or SAM
• Knowledge of learning evaluation models such as Kirkpatrick
• Experience managing external vendors, consultants, and contract resources
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide change management or organizational transformation initiatives preferred
• Experience in healthcare, health insurance, or other highly regulated industries preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Learning & Development, Project Management, and Instructional Design methodologies, with a strong focus on developing impactful learning solutions and managing cross-functional initiatives. Proven ability to analyze needs, evaluate effectiveness, and foster relationships with stakeholders to drive business performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Learning & Development
• Project Management
• Instructional Design
• Adult Learning Theory
• Vendor Management

Hard Skills

• Needs Analysis
• Project Scope Management
• Learning Evaluation Models
• Kirkpatrick Model
• ADDIE Methodology
• SAM Methodology
• Instructor-Led Training
• Virtual Instructor-Led Training
• Self-Paced Learning Solutions
• Human Performance Improvement

Soft Skills

• Consulting Skills
• Relationship Management
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare
• Health Insurance
• Regulated Industries
• Organizational Transformation
• Change Management