Program Development & Evaluation Analyst - Relocate to Saudi Arabia

aramco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco seeks a Program Development & Evaluation Analyst to join the Corporate Academy Development Division. The role focuses on designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and courses that support employee growth and technical development.

You will collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to identify needs and craft curricula and assessments. You will apply ADDIE/SAM, stay current with industry trends, and evaluate training impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Learning, Design, or Technology.
• Master’s degree preferred; CPTD/CIPD/TESOL certifications valued.
• 5–7 years of experience in instructional design in a large corporate setting.
• Proficient with industry standard authoring tools (Articulate 360, Captivate).
• Knowledge of ADDIE and SAM models and program evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate instructional programs, courses, and workshops addressing professional development and technical needs of employees.
• Conduct needs assessments and data-driven analysis to identify learning gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Translate training needs into clear learning objectives.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to develop curriculum, objectives, and assessment strategies.
• Create engaging learning experiences using online, instructor-led, and blended modalities.
• Pilot training programs to verify alignment with learning objectives.
• Develop and implement evaluation plans to measure program effectiveness.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in instructional design.

Skills

Needs assessment

Data analytics

Curriculum design

Assessment strategies

Learning delivery

Program evaluation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Learning, Design, or Technology

Master’s degree preferred

CPTD / CIPD Level 5 / TESOL or related certifications

Tools

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Job description

This is an expatriate opportunity that requires relocation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Overview

We are seeking a Program Development & Evaluation Analyst to join the Corporate Academy Development Division.

The Corporate Academy Development Division is responsible for providing a wide range of learning opportunities to fulfill the business need, while ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of all learning operations across the company.

Your primary role is to design, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, courses, and workshops aligned with identified needs to support the professional growth and/or technical development of employees. Your role also entails collaborating with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and other teams to identify learning needs, design curriculum, and assess the impact of the training solutions implemented.

Duties and Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Design, develop, and evaluate instructional programs, courses, and workshops that address the professional development and/or technical needs of employees
• Conduct needs assessments and data-driven analysis to identify learning gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Translate training needs into clear learning objectives
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop curriculum, learning objectives, and assessment strategies
• Create engaging and interactive learning experiences using a variety of delivery methods, including online, instructor-led, and blended learning
• Pilot training programs to validate that the instructional solutions align with defined
• learning objectives
• Develop and implement evaluation plans to measure the effectiveness of programs and courses
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in instructional design and adult learning
• Provide recommendations for improving existing programs and courses, and develop strategies for scaling and sustaining successful initiatives
• Conduct research and analysis to develop reports and proposals for future training programs
• As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication, Learning, Design, or Technology from a recognized and approved program.
• A Master’s degree, and additional certifications such as Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), CIPD Level 5, TESOL, or instructional design are preferred.
• You should be able to demonstrate working proficiency with industry standard authoring tools (e.g. – Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate) to design and develop interactive learning content.
• You will have 5-7 years of experience in instructional design, program development, and evaluation, within a large corporate setting.
• You will have a strong background in the application of adult learning theory.
• You will have experience with instructional design models (ADDIE and SAM), adult learning theory, and program evaluation methodologies.
• You will be able to demonstrate strong project management and communication skills
• You must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.