Senior Manager Learning Strategy & Instructional Design

Prestige Staffing; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a strategic Senior Manager of Learning Strategy & Instructional Design to lead the creation of impactful AI learning experiences. The role includes designing curricula and overseeing competency frameworks, driving behavior change, and enhancing adoption within a fast-paced startup environment. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of experience in enterprise training programs and a strong understanding of instructional design principles.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance

Performance-based bonuses and equity options

401(k) retirement plan with discretionary matching

Flexible benefits including FSA and commuter benefits

Unlimited PTO and sick leave

Flexible working schedule

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in learning & development or consulting.
• Proven success in designing curricula aligned with business outcomes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-related competency frameworks for client stakeholders.
• Design curricula that advance learners through behavior change.
• Manage and mentor instructional designers and establish quality standards.

Skills

Instructional design principles

Learning science models

Program management

Excellent communication skills

Agile methodologies

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

LMS/LXP systems

E-learning development tools

SCORM/xAPI standards

Job description

JobID: 51425

Title: Senior Manager, Learning Strategy & Instructional Design

Compensation: $170,000-210,000 base salary + 10% Bonus

Location: 100% Remote

Summary: We are seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Manager of Learning Strategy & Instructional Design to lead the creation of impactful AI learning experiences. In this role, you will design and oversee curricula, competency frameworks, and assessments that prepare organizations for AI transformation. You will translate complex AI strategies into scalable, engaging training programs that drive behavior change, enhance adoption, and deliver measurable business outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of workforce development in the rapidly evolving field of AI within a fast-growing startup environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Business Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in learning & development or consulting, with a focus on enterprise training programs, especially within technology, AI, or digital transformation
• Proven success in designing curricula, competency models, and assessments aligned with business outcomes
• Deep understanding of instructional design principles, learning science models (e.g., Kirkpatrick, 70-20-10, Bloom’s Taxonomy)
• Experience with LMS/LXP systems, e-learning development tools, and SCORM/xAPI standards
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in course design and content creation
• Strong program management skills and experience applying agile methodologies
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable in a start-up setting, with a focus on building scalable assets and delivering client value

Responsibilities:

• Develop AI-related competency frameworks and prioritize learning outcomes for diverse client stakeholders
• Design and lead the creation of curricula that advance learners through awareness, application, and sustained behavior change
• Conduct instructional design sprints, producing storyboards, modules, simulations, and job aids tailored to client needs
• Create assessments, rubrics, and dashboards to measure learning impact, skill adoption, and ROI
• Integrate current learning technology trends and adult learning science into modern, blended training solutions
• Collaborate with AI Solution Architects and SMEs to incorporate live labs and scenario-based exercises
• Manage and mentor internal and external instructional designers and facilitators, establishing quality standards
• Partner with client leadership to align training initiatives with strategic goals and demonstrate measurable value
• Develop reusable frameworks, templates, and toolkits to scale training across industries
• Contribute to proposal development, market positioning, and thought leadership in AI workforce training
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and forums
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic insights and long-term value propositions
• Use data-driven approaches to develop business cases and demonstrate ROI of learning initiatives
• Cultivate a high-performing team through coaching, professional development, and talent management initiatives

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Performance-based bonuses and equity options
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary matching
• Flexible benefits including FSA, DCA, commuter benefits, and learning stipends
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and sick leave
• Flexible working schedule to support work-life balance