Sr Learning and Development Specialist

CDW; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Specialist to design and maintain a future-ready skills-based learning architecture. This role focuses on equipping coworkers and leaders to adapt and perform in a rapidly transforming business environment.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in instructional design, facilitation, and program management. Knowledge of AI integration in learning solutions is crucial. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $84,000 to $119,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in learning & development roles.
• Experience in a skills-based organization.
• Strong communication skills to simplify complex concepts.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a skills-based learning architecture.
• Map learning experiences to proficiency levels.
• Develop prioritized learning pathways for critical skill gaps.
• Champion AI fluency in all learning solutions.

Skills

Instructional design

Facilitation

Program management

Consulting

Learning technology platforms

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday LMS

Articulate

Synthesia

Camtasia

Canva

Monday.com

Smartsheet

Job description

Description

The Senior Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a future‑ready skills‑based learning architecture that equips coworkers and leaders at every level to grow, adapt, and perform in a rapidly transforming business environment. This role sits at the intersection of learning strategy, skills taxonomy, and capability development, ensuring that learning content, pathways, and experiences are directly aligned to critical enterprise skills, proficiency levels, and business priorities including AI transformation and business transformation.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain skills‑based learning architecture aligned to enterprise skills taxonomy.
• Map learning experiences to identified Workday Skills Cloud and proficiency levels.
• Design structured multi‑modality learning paths in support of high‑priority skills.
• Build and maintain a skills content roadmap aligned to business priorities.
• Develop prioritized learning pathways for critical skill gaps.
• Design, build, and deliver high‑impact learning solutions using modern instructional design technology and principles.
• Apply appropriate training methods and modalities based on learning objectives and audience needs.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks and SOPs for development assets.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all learning deliverables.
• Leverage learning technologies and platforms to enhance learner engagement.
• Champion AI fluency across all learning solutions and modalities.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI‑enabled tools and technologies into learning design.
• Support enterprise transformation by ensuring learning architecture evolves at pace of business change.
• Stay current with emerging AI trends and their implications for learning and development.
• Foster a culture of innovation and adaptability within the learning organization.

What we expect of you

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience working in learning & development roles that combine instructional design, facilitation, program management, consulting, etc.
• 5+ years of experience creating, activating, and evolving development solutions for both the individual contributor and people leader populations.
• 5+ years of experience working in a skills‑based organization, driving learning architecture to support high‑priority skills at all levels.
• 5+ years of experience using a consultative approach with diverse stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience using learning technology platforms (e.g., Workday LMS) and design tools such as Articulate, Synthesia, Camtasia, Canva, Brain Shark, and other AI‑enabled technology/tools/skills‑based systems.
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify and convey complex concepts.
• Proven ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity in a fast‑paced environment.
• Preferred: Industry facilitation/assessment/coaching certifications (DDI, Franklin Covey, CCL, Vital Smarts, Clifton Strengths, DISC, Birkman, Hogan, Coaching, etc.).
• Preferred: Professional certifications (ATD, SHRM, or similar).
• Preferred: AI certifications that support learning implementation.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $84,000 – $119,000 depending on experience and skill set. Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.