Job Description

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.


At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.


We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual\'s race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.


We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.


Instructional Designer


As the Instructional Designer, you develop effective asynchronous learning solutions for our organization. Reporting to the Manager, Learning & Development, you collaborate and partner with key stakeholders in the business to create engaging and impactful learning content, ensuring it aligns with the organization\xe2\x80\x99s and team\xe2\x80\x99s goals and objectives. Success in this role requires expert instructional design skills, time management skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality learning solutions that enhance employee performance and development.

Responsibilities

• Learning Needs Analysis:
• In partnership with the Manager, Learning & Development, conduct thorough needs assessments to identify learning gaps and performance improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define clear learning objectives and desired outcomes.
• Analyze existing learning materials and resources to determine their effectiveness and relevance.

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  Curriculum Development:
• Design and develop engaging and interactive learning experiences, incorporating adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
• Create instructional content, such as presentations, eLearning modules, videos, job aids, and assessments.
• Develop learning materials that are accessible, inclusive, and cater to diverse learning preferences.

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  Project and Time Management:
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop learning solutions that address identified needs.
• Operate in an agile, fast-paced environment through the management of the development timeline, ensuring timely and client-ready deliverables.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.

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  Technology and Tools:
• Stay current on instructional design trends, emerging technologies, and learning management systems.
• Utilize authoring tools, multimedia software, and other learning technologies to create engaging and interactive learning content.
• Partner with the Learning Systems Manager to deploy learning solutions in the Learning Management System.
• Upload SCORM files, configure and test courses, build and run reports.

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  Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to gather information on learning needs and ensure alignment on desired solutions.
• Serve as back-up support for the L&D team.

You\xe2\x80\x99ll thrive at AHEAD if you:

• Are a self-starter.
• Have a strong sense of collaboration and teamwork.
• Are comfortable with innovation and iteration in a fast-paced environment.
• Are conscientious about the quality and rigor of your deliverables.

Skills / Abilities

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Instructional Design, Education, or other equivalent that focuses on learning.
• 4-5 years of experience in Learning and Development of which 2-3+ years relevant experience in instructional design.
• Strong knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) or other digital learning platforms.
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles, eLearning standards, and learning content development.
• Proficient in learning management system administration and configuration.
• Strong communication skills to partner with key stakeholders across the business and project manage learning solution development.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and prioritize tasks.
• Continuous learning mindset and ability to stay up to date on emerging technologies and trends.

Why AHEAD:


Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.


We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.


We understand that you have a life outside of work. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we offer paid time off, paid company holidays, and a great benefits program including maternity/paternity leave and much more!


Please note that although some job posting are indicated as remote, it is solely for the purpose of the posting. It is company policy for employees within thirty miles of an office to be in-office at least 2 days per week.