Strategic Learning & Development Manager – Hybrid

Ford Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manager of Learning and Development in Dearborn, MI. This leadership role focuses on assessing needs, designing and evaluating learning programs, and hands-on development work to drive organizational capability.

You will lead teams, shape learning strategy, and partner with business owners to optimize the learning ecosystem. The role requires 7+ years in a related field with a Master’s or 10+ years with a Bachelor’s, plus experience leading major initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technology, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 10 years with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Learning and Development, including at least 3 years leading teams, programs, or major initiatives.
• Licenses and Certifications in Learning and Development are preferred (APTD, CPTD, CPT, CPTM).
• Prosci Change Management Certification or CCMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor learning professionals to align learning solutions with organizational goals.
• Develop and refine processes for business engagement, needs intake, prioritization, and governance.
• Analyze performance gaps and design solutions to improve results, as trusted advisor to leaders.
• Develop innovative learning approaches using multiple modalities and instructional design principles.
• Utilize authoring tools to create engaging learning solutions.
• Manage multiple initiatives with clear project plans and milestones.
• Define success measures and design evaluations of learner engagement and business impact.
• Communicate with stakeholders and SMEs to align requirements and manage risks.
• Partner to optimize the LMS and learning technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Instructional design

Storytelling

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

LMS experience

AI-enabled design

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Articulate Rise

Storyline

Canva

Camtasia

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manager of Learning and Development in Dearborn, MI. This leadership role focuses on assessing needs, designing and evaluating learning programs, and hands-on development work to drive organizational capability.

You will lead teams, shape learning strategy, and partner with business owners to optimize the learning ecosystem. The role requires 7+ years in a related field with a Master’s or 10+ years with a Bachelor’s, plus experience leading major initiatives.