Learning Optimization Lead

CSL; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL seeks a Learning Optimization Lead to apply learning theory, instructional design, and modern learning technologies to modernize CSL training and close capability gaps. You will collaborate with the Learning Partner Team to understand needs and deliver solutions that boost knowledge retention and employee engagement.

The team will pilot new technologies and scalability across the CSL workforce, focusing on enterprise-wide capability building and measurable impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in learning and development or related roles.
• Experience designing and delivering e-learning, ILT, and VILT modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to deploy innovative/state-of-the-art learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Understand learning needs and design innovative learning solutions with Learning Partners.
• Design, develop, and deploy high-quality learning materials using modernized solutions.
• Pilot and evaluate new learning technologies across the enterprise to modernize training.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through assessments and feedback to drive improvements.

Skills

Adult learning theories

Instructional design

Learning technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Instructional design

Human Resources

Tools

LMS

E-learning authoring tools

Job description

The Learning Optimization Lead applies learning expertise and business knowledge to develop and deliver on innovative and effective learning content to drive business outcomes. This role will leverage knowledge of adult learning theories, instructional design, and learning technologies to modernize training across CSL. This role will partner closely with the Learning Partner Team to understand learning needs and helping to develop and deliver solutions to close capability gaps. This includes examining new and innovative technologies, solutions, and/or vendors that can better enable knowledge retention and employee engagement and adoption.

The team of Learning Innovation & Solutions Leads will apply a continuous improvement mindset and look to transform how we design, develop, and deliver training solutions with the end user in mind. As a result, this role will continually look for and pilot new/innovative ways to deliver on content and modernize the entire training library. This role will also look for enterprise-wide opportunities to build capabilities across the CSL workforce (e.g. broad content for a disease area, therapeutic area, etc.).

25% Understand Learning Needs and Design Innovative Learning Solutions

• Based on learning needs, design innovative learning solutions to address needs
• Investigate and leverage modernized learning solutions and look to upgrade end user

experiences in conjunction with the Learning Partners

30% Design, Develop, and Deploy Effective and Efficient Learning Solutions

• Leverage instructional design methodologies to create high quality learning materials
• Leverage latest technologies and/or innovations in the learning space to continually

modernize learning solutions

• Partner with Learning Partners to create scalable and innovative solutions that could be

leveraged across the Enterprise.

• Leverage vendor relationships and solutions that are of high quality and relevant

25% Continuous Improvement/Testing/Piloting of Innovative Learning Technologies

• Understand the innovative solutions and potential application within CSL
• Continually pilot new/innovative technologies and modernize training

20% Evaluate and Respond to Learning Program Effectiveness

• Understand the effectiveness of learning programs through assessments, surveys, and

feedback mechanisms and work with the team to continually improve on learning solutions.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or related roles.
• Experience designing and delivering a variety of learning modalities, including e-learning, instructor-led training, and virtual instructor-led training.
• Demonstrated ability to deploy innovative/state of the art learning solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Human Resources, or minimum 5 years relevant experience.