Instructional Training and Design Lead

Job Summary

Instructional Training and Design Lead will assist in the design, development, coordination and delivery of blended-learning programs. They need to be highly motivated and self-directed to provide consulting, design and development of a variety of projects across multiple technical disciplines. They will create learning plans to support process, technology, and organizational changes as part of Patterson’s development, continuous improvement and change management initiatives. They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills including proven ability to build strong working relationships with all levels within the organization are essential, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

Manage designers to meet or exceed department goals

Performance management for direct reports, including yearly reviews

Continuous review of evaluation metrics for design projects

Help designers set and reach personal development goals

Ensures team is practicing core principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility

Analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructor-led, virtual-led, and / or eLearning based trainings in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts to support training needs across all employee groups

Utilize the LMS (Learning Management System), MyTalent to manage project-related user enrollments, course deployment, tracking, and reporting

Conduct media analysis to determine the most effective and efficient learning solutions (e.g. WBT, Blended, ILT, Simulation, Job Aid, etc.)

Deliver training modules using platform skills and adult learning knowledge

Updating, managing, and maintaining existing content

Providing guidance and consultation on appropriate strategies, processes, tools, and training to support other developers within the company

Responsible for assessing and reporting training effectiveness

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness or related field.

At least 2 years of Training and Development experience

At least 2 years of Instructional Design experience

Proficient in SCORM technical standards

Proficient in Training and Development industry standard methodologies

Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Experience with authoring tools; Lectora, Articulate, Captivate

Knowledge of learning and adult education methodologies and tools

Excellent communication skills; verbal, written, and presentation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SharePoint

Experience with SumTotal Learning Systems

Team management experience

Excellent interpersonal skills, proven team-team oriented approach and ability to establish rapport quickly

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday

May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment

Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing

Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers and vendors

Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents

Environmental Factors

This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting / collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.

Travel and On-call