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MicroAire

Sr. Manager, Instructional Design

MicroAire, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.The Marmon Group LLC

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

As a result of continued growth on our Strategy & Continuous Improvement (SCI) team, Marmon is now seeking a Sr. Manager of Instructional Design to play a pivotal role in shaping our enterprise-wide SCI programs. This highly visible role will be instrumental in driving the learning and development initiatives that build our leaders and grow our workforce. Success will be achieved by collaborating closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), instructional designers, and graphic designers to develop top-tier adult learning experiences, ensuring our training programs set and maintain a standard of excellence.

What you’ll do:

Lead the review, evaluation, and repurposing of existing curriculum to ensure alignment with adult learning principles and business objectives.

Cultivate collaborative partnerships with business leaders across the company to continuously review capability needs ensuring that curriculum meets evolving business requirements and enables growth.

Oversee the development of new instructional content, ensuring its design will optimize learner engagement and knowledge retention.

Collaborate with graphic designers to create visually compelling training materials that support learning objectives and enhance the learner experience.

Incorporate best practices in instructional design, technology, and multimedia to ensure all training programs deliver best-in-class quality and effectiveness.

Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop courses that effectively build skills and promote the application of new knowledge.

Manage the end-to-end instructional design process, from concept to delivery, for both eLearning and in-person programs.

Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional materials and make data-driven improvements to optimize learner outcomes.

Regularly report on the impact of learning initiatives and their alignment with key business metrics.

Stay informed of trends and advancements in instructional technologies and adult learning strategies to ensure Marmon’s programs remain cutting-edge.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Education, English, Communication, Psychology or a related field.

At least 7 years of experience in instructional design with a focus on adult learning andragogy including self-directed, experiential, collaborative, and problem-based learning.

Proven experience in managing Learning Management Systems (LMS), analyzing learner data, and familiarity with learning technologies (adaptive learning).

Proven experience overseeing the production of high-quality interactive instructional materials, including collaborating with graphic designers and multimedia teams.

Strong understanding of adult learning theories, instructional design methodologies (e.g., 6 D’s, ADDIE, SAM), and multimedia learning principles.

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver high-quality work on time.

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong ability to collaborate across departments.

Experience in corporate or higher education environments.

Expertise in using eLearning authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate).

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