Learning Leader Jobs

Learning Leader jobs are open across corporate, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors, with specializations in instructional design, organizational development, and talent management, at every level from coordinator to senior director. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPaul Mitchell Schools
Top cityPasadena, CA
Work type43% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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Group Leader, Pasco Learning and Activity Centers of Enrichment (PLACE) 12 Month Program (2026-2027)
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Group Leader, Pasco Learning and Activity Centers of Enrichment (PLACE) 12 Month Program (2026-2027)
Pasco County Schools
Port Richey, Florida
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
CPR Certification
5,001-10,000

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Crew Leader (Landscape & Learning, Spring)
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Crew Leader (Landscape & Learning, Spring)
City of Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Compliance & Legal
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$16.9 - $24.16/hr
1,001-5,000

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After School Group Leader / Early Learning Education Professional
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After School Group Leader / Early Learning Education Professional
AlphaBEST Education
Bryan, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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After School Group Leader / Early Learning Education Professional
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After School Group Leader / Early Learning Education Professional
AlphaBEST Education
Aubrey, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Machine Learning Engineering Technical Leader
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Machine Learning Engineering Technical Leader
Cisco
San Jose, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Software Engineering
$234k - $384k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Learning Leader Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Paul Mitchell Schools10
  • Cisco4
  • AlphaBEST Education4
  • Georgia-Pacific3
  • 7-Eleven2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in learning leader jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in instructional design, education, organizational development, or a related field
  • Experience designing and facilitating adult learning programs in corporate or institutional settings
  • Proficiency with learning management systems and e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate or Adobe Captivate
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct needs assessments and align learning solutions to business goals
  • Familiarity with ADDIE, SAM, or other instructional design frameworks
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder communication skills across all organizational levels

Tips for Your Learning Leader Job Search

Quantify learning impact on your resume

Hiring managers want numbers, not narratives. Replace phrases like 'improved training programs' with specific outcomes, such as completion rates, time-to-proficiency reductions, or the number of employees you developed across a rollout.

Align your portfolio to business outcomes

A learning leader portfolio that shows only course screenshots won't move you forward. Include performance data, needs analyses you authored, and stakeholder briefs that show how your programs solved a measurable business problem.

Target postings by budget ownership level

Some learning leader roles own a training budget and others don't. Filter your search by looking for terms like 'L&D budget,' 'vendor management,' or 'learning technology' to identify roles with strategic scope rather than purely delivery responsibilities.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists learning leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews

Many learning leader panels include a live facilitation or lesson plan review. Practice delivering a five-to-ten minute instructional segment and be ready to explain your design decisions, not just the content itself.

Negotiate scope before accepting any offer

Ask explicitly whether the role has headcount authority, executive stakeholder access, and a seat at workforce planning discussions. Learning leaders hired without that access often find their influence limited to content production rather than strategy.

Learning Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most learning leaders?

Paul Mitchell Schools, Cisco, and AlphaBEST Education are hiring the most learning leaders right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Idaho, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Organizations in healthcare, financial services, and large enterprise technology tend to maintain the most consistent demand for this role.

How many learning leader jobs are remote?

About 57% of learning leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility in this field. Roles focused on e-learning content development and instructional design tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions with heavy in-person facilitation or new hire onboarding responsibilities are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a learning leader?

Start by building hands-on experience in training delivery, curriculum design, or instructional design, ideally within an organization large enough to have a formal L&D function. Develop fluency with authoring tools and learning management systems, earn a recognized credential such as the ATD CPTD, and take on projects that connect learning outcomes to business metrics. Moving into a learning leader role typically requires demonstrating that you can lead programs, not just deliver them.

Can you get a learning leader job with little experience?

Yes, some entry-level learning leader roles are open to candidates who have taught, coached, or facilitated in any professional context, including K-12 teaching, corporate training assistant roles, or nonprofit program coordination. Build a portfolio that shows instructional design thinking, even from volunteer or freelance projects, and target organizations that explicitly value potential over years of corporate L&D experience.

What does the learning leader interview process look like?

Most learning leader interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, one or two competency-based interviews with the hiring manager and HR business partners, and a skills demonstration such as a mock facilitation, a portfolio review, or a case study on diagnosing a learning need. Senior roles often add a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders and may request a written learning strategy proposal before a final offer.

Where can I find and apply to learning leader jobs?

You can find and apply to learning leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.

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