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Learning and Development jobs on OPT give you hands-on experience designing training programs, facilitating workshops, and building organizational capability. Most roles fall under the education or business services NOC codes, which align well with OPT authorization. STEM OPT extensions are available if your degree is in instructional design, organizational psychology, or a related STEM field.
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05/08/2026
Location: 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America
Learning and Development Technology Training Program Manager
General Purpose of the Job
The Technology L&D Training Program Manager (Tech L&D TPM) provides strategic leadership for the learning lifecycle of programs in DaVita’s Technology portfolio. They act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, learning design and training delivery teams, ensuring that training solutions are not only delivered on time but are also pedagogically sound and aligned with organizational and program goals. Working in conjunction with Product, IT, and business stakeholders, TPMs help map out, define and execute the list of dependent projects that need to be completed to reach the program’s overall objectives. They focus on strategy, implementation, and management of projects and resources appropriately within Tech L&D.
Responsibilities
General
- This role will support the portfolio of technology learning initiatives targeted for the development of teammates across DaVita.
- Establish active engagement and positive relationships with the Subject Matter Experts and partners.
Work in conjunction with Business & IT leaders to:
- Identify a comprehensive impact assessment on teammates, groups and teams affected by the Program’s initiatives.
- Evaluate and define impacts from the Program’s deployment.
- Establish Program-level deployment timeline.
- Own the establishment of a Program-level strategy.
- Ensures appropriate coordination across impacted partners and internal processes to ensure a smooth delivery.
Training Enablement & Delivery
- Oversee the end-to-end content development lifecycle for training initiatives. Establish timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality training assets.
- Create and update courses, job aids, quick reference guides, FAQs, and other performance support collateral, as needed.
- Sync classroom delivery with digital performance support, ensuring that what is taught in a session is perfectly mirrored in the job aids and guides teammates use back at their desks.
- Ensure our trainers never walk into a session unprepared. You provide the backstage support that allows them to shine in the spotlight.
- Attend and evaluate live training sessions to gather real-time feedback, ensuring delivery remains high-energy, on-track, and impactful.
- Act as a trusted advisor to teammates, providing constructive feedback on delivery techniques and content flow to elevate the overall quality of the learning experience.
Content Library Management:
- Maintain an up-to-date and organized listing of all training content in our Technology learning library. This includes version control and archiving outdated materials.
General Training Support:
- Provide administrative and logistical support for training initiatives as needed, including communication and reporting.
- Share ongoing program status and deployment information with L&D leadership team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- The Foundation: You bring a Bachelor’s degree to the table (or the equivalent "school of hard knocks" experience) in a field like Instructional Design, Business - basically, you have a proven track record of learning complex systems and applying them.
- Content Development Skills: The ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand content using tools like Articulate, Canva, Camtasia.
- Project Management: Experience with identifying and implementing various project management methodologies to keep a high-volume team on track on small/medium complex projects.
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the "big picture" and align training initiatives with long-term business objectives.
- Exceptional Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to catch errors and inconsistencies in training materials.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple tasks, maintain a content library, and prioritize incoming requests.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with SMEs, instructional designers, and other stakeholders.
- Technology Proficiency: Comfort with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
LI-SM5
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $78,000.00 - $119,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Date
05/08/2026
Location: 2000 16th St, Denver, Colorado, 80202-5117, United States of America
Learning and Development Technology Training Program Manager
General Purpose of the Job
The Technology L&D Training Program Manager (Tech L&D TPM) provides strategic leadership for the learning lifecycle of programs in DaVita’s Technology portfolio. They act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, learning design and training delivery teams, ensuring that training solutions are not only delivered on time but are also pedagogically sound and aligned with organizational and program goals. Working in conjunction with Product, IT, and business stakeholders, TPMs help map out, define and execute the list of dependent projects that need to be completed to reach the program’s overall objectives. They focus on strategy, implementation, and management of projects and resources appropriately within Tech L&D.
Responsibilities
General
- This role will support the portfolio of technology learning initiatives targeted for the development of teammates across DaVita.
- Establish active engagement and positive relationships with the Subject Matter Experts and partners.
Work in conjunction with Business & IT leaders to:
- Identify a comprehensive impact assessment on teammates, groups and teams affected by the Program’s initiatives.
- Evaluate and define impacts from the Program’s deployment.
- Establish Program-level deployment timeline.
- Own the establishment of a Program-level strategy.
- Ensures appropriate coordination across impacted partners and internal processes to ensure a smooth delivery.
Training Enablement & Delivery
- Oversee the end-to-end content development lifecycle for training initiatives. Establish timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality training assets.
- Create and update courses, job aids, quick reference guides, FAQs, and other performance support collateral, as needed.
- Sync classroom delivery with digital performance support, ensuring that what is taught in a session is perfectly mirrored in the job aids and guides teammates use back at their desks.
- Ensure our trainers never walk into a session unprepared. You provide the backstage support that allows them to shine in the spotlight.
- Attend and evaluate live training sessions to gather real-time feedback, ensuring delivery remains high-energy, on-track, and impactful.
- Act as a trusted advisor to teammates, providing constructive feedback on delivery techniques and content flow to elevate the overall quality of the learning experience.
Content Library Management:
- Maintain an up-to-date and organized listing of all training content in our Technology learning library. This includes version control and archiving outdated materials.
General Training Support:
- Provide administrative and logistical support for training initiatives as needed, including communication and reporting.
- Share ongoing program status and deployment information with L&D leadership team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- The Foundation: You bring a Bachelor’s degree to the table (or the equivalent "school of hard knocks" experience) in a field like Instructional Design, Business - basically, you have a proven track record of learning complex systems and applying them.
- Content Development Skills: The ability to translate complex information into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand content using tools like Articulate, Canva, Camtasia.
- Project Management: Experience with identifying and implementing various project management methodologies to keep a high-volume team on track on small/medium complex projects.
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the "big picture" and align training initiatives with long-term business objectives.
- Exceptional Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to catch errors and inconsistencies in training materials.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple tasks, maintain a content library, and prioritize incoming requests.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with SMEs, instructional designers, and other stakeholders.
- Technology Proficiency: Comfort with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
LI-SM5
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $78,000.00 - $119,000.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position. New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everette: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Learning And Development
Target employers with established L&D functions
Large corporations, universities, and healthcare systems typically have dedicated Learning and Development teams and are more familiar with OPT authorization. Smaller companies often outsource training, making ongoing sponsorship less likely once your OPT period ends.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Instructional design and organizational behavior degrees from STEM-designated programs qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since it determines whether employers get a 12-month or 36-month work authorization window.
Frame your degree field precisely on applications
Job descriptions often list business administration as a preferred background, but HR, organizational psychology, or education technology degrees can strengthen your case. Be specific about your degree field so employers immediately understand how your credentials align with the role.
Highlight data and systems skills alongside soft skills
L&D roles increasingly require experience with learning management systems and training analytics. Demonstrating technical proficiency with platforms like Workday Learning or Cornerstone improves your competitiveness and makes the H-1B visa specialty occupation argument easier for future sponsorship.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before accepting offers
OPT authorization lasts 12 to 36 months. Before committing, confirm whether the employer has sponsored H-1B visas for similar roles before. L&D positions are sponsorable but not universally so, and some companies cap sponsorship at certain job levels.
Use Migrate Mate to focus on sponsoring employers
Filtering to employers with a sponsorship history saves time and reduces rejection risk. Migrate Mate surfaces Learning and Development jobs specifically from companies that have sponsored international candidates, so your applications go to employers already open to your situation.
Learning And Development OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Learning and Development jobs qualify as specialty occupations for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Most Learning and Development roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as instructional design, human resources, organizational psychology, or education. Generic training coordinator roles that accept any degree can be harder to support. The stronger the degree-to-job connection in the offer letter, the cleaner the specialty occupation case.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension working in Learning and Development?
Yes, if your degree is from a STEM-designated program. Instructional design, educational technology, and organizational behavior programs are increasingly STEM-designated. You also need to be employed by an E-Verify employer and have a formal training plan submitted to your DSO. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before applying to roles.
How do I find Learning and Development jobs from employers who sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It lists L&D roles from employers with documented sponsorship histories, filtering out postings from companies unlikely to support H-1B or other visa transitions. Searching there is more efficient than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the process.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I move from a training specialist role to a manager role at the same company?
A role change within OPT is generally acceptable as long as the new position remains within your degree field and you report the change to your DSO within 10 days. Moving into management within L&D, such as becoming a Training Manager, typically still aligns with an HR or education degree. Confirm the updated job title and duties with your DSO before the transition.
Is Learning and Development considered a viable path to H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Yes, particularly for roles with a clear degree requirement in instructional design, HR, or organizational development. Employers in healthcare, financial services, and technology have consistently sponsored H-1B petitions for L&D professionals. The key is establishing the specialty occupation connection in your offer letter and job description, which your employer's immigration attorney will need to build the petition.