Sr Instructional Designer

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is seeking a Manager Learning Design at its Mooresville headquarters to develop enterprise learning strategies aligned with business goals.

You will collaborate with HR and business leaders to design and deliver management and associate training programs across the enterprise. The role emphasizes instructional design, adult learning principles, and measurement to ensure programs meet objectives and drive performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Organization Development, Instructional Design, Learning, Leadership, Psychology, or related field required.
• 3+ years in training delivery or instructional design, preferably in a large multi-state or global company.
• 3+ years HR experience in talent management and related functions (talent acquisition, development, training, performance).
• 3+ years of managing multiple priorities and projects under time, budget, and political pressure.
• 3+ years of strong communication and responsiveness in various situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional training delivery methods (in-person, online, self-service) and media like AV materials, guides, and curricula.
• Consult with business leaders and SMEs to conduct task analysis and recommend solutions.
• Support design and integration of HR learning programs to meet strategic business goals.
• Apply adult learning principles, instructional design theory, and evaluation methods.
• Conduct needs assessments to improve employee performance and achieve company goals.
• Use instructional design to create blended learning solutions.
• Collaborate with the reporting team to measure effectiveness of solutions.
• Contribute to HR training design for management and staff.
• Partner with readiness resources across departments on learning projects.
• Identify risks and propose mitigations to meet timelines.

Skills

Instructional design

Training delivery

Talent management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Professional certification

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Manager Learning Design to develop enterprise learning strategies tied to business strategies and learning measurement program design. This role assures operations and deliverables meet or exceed organizational objectives and integrates as appropriate with other HR functions. This role supports the learning and development demand planning cycle in conjunction with business requirements and supports the design of enterprise-wide HR training programs for management and associates. This role ensures that solutions meet or exceed individual objectives, adhere to HR and performance goals, and align with Lowe's business strategies

What You Will Do

• Supports the development of all instructional training delivery methods (in-person, online, self-service, etc.) and mediums such as audio-visual materials, instructor guides, and curriculum.
• Consults with business leaders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to conduct task analysis and recommend solutions.
• Supports the development and integration of human resource learning programs and employees to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and concepts, instructional design theory, and measurement and evaluation methods.
• Supports the needs assessment for training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the company.
• Uses instructional design methodology to design and develop blended learning solutions.
• Works with reporting team to evaluate and measure instructional solutions to gauge effectiveness.
• Supports the design of HR training programs for management and employees.
• Partners with other associate readiness resources within the departments to design learning projects.
• Elevates risks and proposes mitigation strategies to meet timelines

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Organization Development, Instructional Design, Learning, Leadership, Psychology, or other related fields preferred or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 3 Years Experience in training delivery and/or instructional design experience required; preferably for a large multi-state and/or global company
• 3 Years Progressive experience in one or more specialty functions of Human Resources, with a significant portion focused on talent management (e.g., talent acquisition, employee and/or leadership development, instructional design, training, performance management) and a mix of operational, strategic, and systems thinking experience
• 3 Years Experience successfully managing multiple priorities & projects through successful delivery & implementation under time, budget, and political pressure
• 3 Years Ability to effectively communicate and respond situationally/appropriately

Preferred Skills/Education

• Master’s degree Organization Development, Instructional Design, Learning, Leadership, Psychology, or other related fields preferred
• 5 Years Experience in training delivery and/or instructional design experience required; preferably for a large multi-state and/or global company
• 5 Years Progressive experience one or more specialty functions of Human Resources, with a significant portion focused on talent management (e.g., talent acquisition, employee and/or leadership development, instructional design, training, performance management) and a mix of operational, strategic, and systems thinking experience
• 5 Years Experience leading and mentoring a team and helping to foster/create a “great place to work
• 5 Years Experience successfully managing multiple priorities & projects through successful delivery & implementation under time, budget, and political pressure
• 3 Years Ability to effectively communicate and respond situationally/appropriately.
• Experience with an ERP system (Workday preferred)
• A professional certification

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.