Learning Development Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Energy Solutions is currently seeking a full-time Learning & Development Manager (L&D) to join our People and Culture Department. As Manager of Learning & Development, you'll supervise instructional designers and other learning and development team members to design and develop training—from new hire onboarding to ongoing professional development. You'll support business strategy and execution of engaging, instructionally sound learning experiences rooted in adult learning principles, ensuring every program impacts the culture at ES.

In this role, you'll guide and inspire a team of L&D professionals while managing priorities, setting clear expectations, and elevating the quality of learning deliverables. You'll leverage modern instructional technologies and innovative methods to create meaningful development opportunities that empower employees and strengthen organizational performance.

The person filling this role will be required to work in a hybrid work environment from one of our offices in Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; or Chicago, IL; and expected to be in the office a minimum of once a week.

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather content, clarify requirements, and translate business needs into clear learning objectives.
• Manage and delegate the design and development of instructional materials across multiple modalities (e-learning, instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning).
• Evaluate instructional content for accuracy, instructional soundness, accessibility, and alignment with adult learning principles.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback to instructional designers or content developers by providing guidance, feedback, and support on best practices and execution.
• Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent instructional design projects to ensure timelines, scope, and quality standards are met.
• Manage and escalate project milestones, risks, and dependencies as appropriate.
• Evaluate learner feedback, assessment results, and LMS data to identify opportunities for content improvement.
• Manage and support revisions and updates to training programs based on policy changes, system updates, or performance data.
• Manage weekly one-on-one meetings and team meetings to assign, prioritize, and review Learning & Development work, communicate expectations, and support alignment with team and departmental goals.
• Coach and develop Learning & Development team members by providing guidance on instructional approaches, supporting skill development, and encouraging adoption of effective learning practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology, Educational Psychology Adult Education Communication.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience managing curriculum development projects and initiatives including: designing training programs in multiple delivery methods incorporating traditional instructor led courses, virtual webinar courses, synchronous and asynchronous distance learning self-paced course materials, multimedia e-learning courses, and training programs that support end user programs.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role leading a geographically diverse team.
• A minimum of 4 years of video editing skills with Camtasia Final Cut Pro Adobe Premier or similar.
• A minimum of 4 years audio editing skills using Audacity or similar.
• Willingness to conduct business travel as needed up to 30%.
• Learning management system experience including loading courses troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of adult learning models in training design such as the ADDIE learning model.
• Proficient in eLearning authoring tools and other software for instructional design work such as Articulate Storyline Adobe Captivate or similar.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction.
• Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills with ability to successfully deliver and communicate complex technical training.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $130,000/annually with a target compensation of $100,000 - $125,000/annually based on experience and qualifications.