Strategic L&D Lead for Technical Training

Mdaturbines; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to lead the learning function and design strategies that build employee capability and improve performance. The role oversees needs analysis, curriculum development, delivery, facilitation, and LMS governance across technical, professional, leadership, and many locations.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in learning and development, strong adult-learning and instructional design expertise, and proven ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in learning and development or related field, including leading programs and initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, facilitation methods, and learning program management.
• Experience administering or owning an LMS, including assignments, reporting, content maintenance, and user support.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute the organization’s learning and development strategy in alignment with business priorities and workforce capability needs.
• Co-create learning solutions with internal customers.
• Designs, curates, and continuously improves learning programs, curricula, and materials for onboarding, technical training, leadership development, and professional skills.
• Helps execute employee, manager, and leadership development initiatives that strengthen capability, readiness, and career growth.
• Manages learning and development policies, programs, and systems, including instructor-led, virtual, blended, and self-paced learning experiences.
• Aid with training delivery, facilitation, and ensures high-quality learner experiences across audiences and locations.
• Selects and optimizes learning methods, technologies, and tools based on audience needs, business context, and desired outcomes.
• Owns the learning management system (LMS), including administration, content organization, learner assignments, reporting, system optimization, governance, and user support.
• Manages external learning partners, contract instructors, and internal subject matter experts to ensure content quality, consistency, and effective delivery.
• Measures learning effectiveness through participation, completion, knowledge transfer, learner feedback, and business impact metrics, and uses data to improve programs and priorities.

Skills

LMS administration

Instructional design

Facilitation

Leadership

Needs analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Content authoring tools

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis LLC (MD&A) is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to lead the learning function and design strategies that build employee capability and improve performance. The role oversees needs analysis, curriculum development, delivery, facilitation, and LMS governance across technical, professional, leadership, and many locations.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in learning and development, strong adult-learning and instructional design expertise, and proven ability