Remote Learning And Development Manager Jobs
Remote Learning And Development Manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed teams building out their L&D functions without geographic constraints. Sectors from tech and healthcare to financial services are hiring learning and development managers to design and run programs entirely online. Employers hiring remotely right now include Wider Circle, Indeed, and The Wonderful Company. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Assistant Director of Learning & Development will be responsible for engaging with Agency leadership to develop and implement comprehensive learning strategies, management training, performance evaluation model enhancements, conflict resolution strategies, and overall employee professional development approaches that support individual employee, division and Agency needs. The role is tasked with fostering a culture of continuous learning and development that empowers staff, improves performance, and supports career growth in alignment with Agency goals. The ideal candidate is collaborative, has direct experience in developing, implementing, and managing professional development practices for employees in multiple departments and at varied levels of roles and responsibility across organizations and seeks to help cultivate a workplace culture where all staff can grow and thrive.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate current internal training and development program offerings across the Agency and manage project to monitor effectiveness and satisfaction
- Assess current performance evaluation structure, recommend improvements, create an agency wide policy and procedure, and develop and deliver training for management that support efforts to identify and nurture high-potential employees for future leadership roles and ensure mechanisms are in place to engage employees who need targeted training and development
- Conduct learning and development needs assessments including meeting with the Executive team, division management and staff across the Agency with a deliverable to provide and manage implementation of specific solutions to meet needs of individual divisions.
- Ensure all learning, management training, professional development and leadership programming, is compliant with federal and state regulations, for all Divisions at the Agency and scale current, effective and valuable programming
- Design, curate, coordinate and provide programming resources in various formats such as virtual, in person, e-learning, and workshops including evaluating need for external expertise and engaging those resources as needed
- Research and recommend potential learning management systems to support programming efforts
- Manage project to develop mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness and satisfaction with a focus on continuous improvement efforts
- Remain current on best practices in the learning and development field
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of direct, professional experience in learning and development or organizational development
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs related to addressing personnel relations, conflict resolution, and performance management in the workplace for professionals in the public or private sector
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design approaches
- Strong communication, collaboration, presentation, and facilitation skills
Benefits
- ISAC offers an attractive benefits package including health, vision, and life insurance, State Employees’ Retirement System, educational benefits, and more.
- 24 earned vacation days per year.
- 12 paid sick days.
- 13 paid holidays (14 paid holidays when there is a General Election Day)
- Tuition waiver at select public Illinois universities and tuition reimbursements for non-public Illinois universities.
Salary Range: $100,000-110,000
Hybrid Schedule: This position requires working 3 days in our Deerfield office. The person selected may work from home 2 days per week if desired.
Be part of our great mission helping Illinois students on their path to education after high school! Visit us at https://www.isac.org.
For consideration, please complete an application at https://recruiter.isac.org.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time.
The person selected for this position will be required to complete a criminal background check.
ISAC does not discriminate against someone (applicant or employee) because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The Assistant Director of Learning & Development will be responsible for engaging with Agency leadership to develop and implement comprehensive learning strategies, management training, performance evaluation model enhancements, conflict resolution strategies, and overall employee professional development approaches that support individual employee, division and Agency needs. The role is tasked with fostering a culture of continuous learning and development that empowers staff, improves performance, and supports career growth in alignment with Agency goals. The ideal candidate is collaborative, has direct experience in developing, implementing, and managing professional development practices for employees in multiple departments and at varied levels of roles and responsibility across organizations and seeks to help cultivate a workplace culture where all staff can grow and thrive.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate current internal training and development program offerings across the Agency and manage project to monitor effectiveness and satisfaction
- Assess current performance evaluation structure, recommend improvements, create an agency wide policy and procedure, and develop and deliver training for management that support efforts to identify and nurture high-potential employees for future leadership roles and ensure mechanisms are in place to engage employees who need targeted training and development
- Conduct learning and development needs assessments including meeting with the Executive team, division management and staff across the Agency with a deliverable to provide and manage implementation of specific solutions to meet needs of individual divisions.
- Ensure all learning, management training, professional development and leadership programming, is compliant with federal and state regulations, for all Divisions at the Agency and scale current, effective and valuable programming
- Design, curate, coordinate and provide programming resources in various formats such as virtual, in person, e-learning, and workshops including evaluating need for external expertise and engaging those resources as needed
- Research and recommend potential learning management systems to support programming efforts
- Manage project to develop mechanisms to evaluate program effectiveness and satisfaction with a focus on continuous improvement efforts
- Remain current on best practices in the learning and development field
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of direct, professional experience in learning and development or organizational development
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs related to addressing personnel relations, conflict resolution, and performance management in the workplace for professionals in the public or private sector
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design approaches
- Strong communication, collaboration, presentation, and facilitation skills
Benefits
- ISAC offers an attractive benefits package including health, vision, and life insurance, State Employees’ Retirement System, educational benefits, and more.
- 24 earned vacation days per year.
- 12 paid sick days.
- 13 paid holidays (14 paid holidays when there is a General Election Day)
- Tuition waiver at select public Illinois universities and tuition reimbursements for non-public Illinois universities.
Salary Range: $100,000-110,000
Hybrid Schedule: This position requires working 3 days in our Deerfield office. The person selected may work from home 2 days per week if desired.
Be part of our great mission helping Illinois students on their path to education after high school! Visit us at https://www.isac.org.
For consideration, please complete an application at https://recruiter.isac.org.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time.
The person selected for this position will be required to complete a criminal background check.
ISAC does not discriminate against someone (applicant or employee) because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote learning and development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, or a related field
- Experience designing and delivering training programs for adult learners in a corporate setting
- Proficiency with a learning management system such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Ability to conduct training needs analyses and translate findings into curriculum plans
- ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or equivalent credential preferred
- Familiarity with instructional design tools such as Articulate 360 or Adobe Captivate
Tips for Your Remote Learning And Development Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote learning and development manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed remote and on-site results.
Build a portfolio of async-ready work samples
Remote hiring managers want evidence you can design and deliver training without in-person support. Share examples like recorded virtual facilitation sessions, LMS course builds, or written onboarding programs that show your output quality in a distributed setting.
Demonstrate fluency with remote L&D tools
Call out your hands-on experience with platforms like Articulate 360, Cornerstone, Workday Learning, or Zoom Webinars in your resume and cover letter. Remote employers use these tools daily and prioritize candidates who don't need ramp time on the core stack.
Prepare for asynchronous screening rounds
Many remote employers replace early phone screens with written assessments or recorded video responses. Practice answering questions about program design and stakeholder alignment in clear, concise written form, since your communication style in those formats signals how you'll work on the job.
Remote Learning And Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote learning and development manager job?
Remote employers screen learning and development managers for self-direction and strong written communication, since most collaboration happens asynchronously. Companies that hire remotely in this role, including remote-first SaaS firms and distributed enterprise teams, want candidates who can manage projects independently, facilitate virtual training effectively, and document programs clearly. Proficiency with LMS platforms, virtual facilitation tools, and instructional design software gives candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire remote learning and development managers?
Remote learning and development manager roles are posted by Wider Circle, Indeed, and The Wonderful Company and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first tech companies, large distributed enterprises, and professional services firms across industries like healthcare and financial services are among the most active remote hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote learning and development manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in this field are harder to land because employers expect you to manage projects and facilitate programs without in-person oversight from day one. Remote-first startups and edtech companies are the most likely to hire early-career candidates. A portfolio of training materials, a completed instructional design certification, or documented volunteer facilitation experience can substitute effectively for direct professional experience.
Do you need a degree for remote learning and development manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated results, such as training programs you've built and measurable outcomes you've driven, than a specific credential. That said, a degree in instructional design, organizational development, education, or HR strengthens your profile, particularly for roles at larger organizations. Certifications from ATD or SHRM carry real weight when formal education is limited.
Which industries hire the most remote learning and development managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote learning and development managers are Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These industries rely heavily on distributed teams that need structured onboarding, compliance training, and ongoing skills development delivered entirely online.
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