YouTube Training Lead

Google; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an experienced learning and training design leader to craft scalable, AI-powered programs for vendor partners. You will own end-to-end instructional design, interactive modules, and cross-functional alignment to boost vendor excellence and operational efficiency.

Collaborating with stakeholders, you will develop engaging content for creators and consumers, optimize delivery at scale, and advance AI-enabled learning initiatives across global deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with content management strategies.
• 3 years of experience managing and deploying training programs to third-party partners.
• 3 years of experience managing and delivering cross-functional projects within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, engaging learning experiences and instructional frameworks tailored for our vendor partners.
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to assess training needs and align learning strategies with key business outcomes.
• Advocate an AI-first way of working by actively integrating innovative technologies and AI tools into the instructional design and training delivery processes.
• Optimize training operations, streamline workflows, and continuously improve the efficiency of vendor learning programs.
• Leverage your experience in the creator or consumer space to ensure training content is highly relevant, empathetic, and tailored to the nuances of our user ecosystem.

Skills

Content management

Training program management

Cross-functional project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education/Instructional Design/related field

Job description

This role may also be located in our Playa Vista, CA campus.
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with content management strategies.
• 3 years of experience managing and deploying training programs to third-party partners.
• 3 years of experience managing and delivering cross-functional projects within an organization.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leveraging emerging technologies to develop innovative, engaging, and highly relevant training materials.
• Experience working in or designing learning programs specifically for the creator or consumer space.
• Experience in instructional design, specifically building and scaling learning experiences for vendors.
• Experience in stakeholder management, with a track record of partnering with cross-functional teams to align training strategies with business goals.
  

About The Job

The YouTube Global Vendor Ops team develops practical and innovative ways to address some of the most complex business challenges to keep YouTube thriving. We anticipate how decisions are made, persistently explore and uncover the business needs of our key clients, and understand how the range of product and service offerings can enable their business success.
We lead the global vendor quality program which enables the suppliers to deliver amazing experiences for YouTube's consumers, creators and partners.
In this role, you will drive vendor excellence and operational efficiency by delivering scalable, AI-powered training programs. Key deliverables include end-to-end instructional design strategies, interactive vendor learning modules, stakeholder alignment plans, and process optimization strategies for global training deployment.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $111000 - $159000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Design and develop scalable, engaging learning experiences and comprehensive instructional frameworks tailored for our vendor partners.
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to assess training needs and align learning strategies with key business outcomes.
• Advocate an AI-first way of working by actively integrating innovative technologies and AI tools into the instructional design and training delivery processes.
• Optimize training operations, streamline workflows, and continuously improve the efficiency of vendor learning programs.
• Leverage your experience in the creator or consumer space to ensure training content is highly relevant, empathetic, and tailored to the nuances of our user ecosystem.
  

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .