Sr. Instructional Designer – Leadership Development

What We’re Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

The Sr. Instructional Designer will have the opportunity to create leadership development programs, work as a learning consultant with internal clients and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to conduct performance needs analyses and design, develop, implement and measure the impact of learning and development (L&D) solutions to achieve improved performance.

The scope of work for this position includes creating instructor-led training, e-learning, virtual classroom training, job aids, reference materials, knowledge/skills tests, learning evaluation, and maintaining day-to-day LMS activities. The Sr Instructional Designer is experienced in performance consulting and leads implementation of the most complex L&D projects from start to finish with limited oversight from the Manager.

Provides coaching to other team members. S/he is a leadership development expert and disciplined project manager who ensures quality deliverables and timely project completion.

What You’ll Do:

• Applying a performance consulting approach, conducts needs analyses to determine organizational and learner needs and how meeting those needs impacts business performance. Collaborates with SME and stakeholders using the L&D toolset to gather additional data to develop the best solution to meet business needs.
• Designs and develops L&D solutions using a breadth of tools such as instructor led training, job aids, e-learning, on-the-job experiences and virtual learning.
• Manages L&D projects using a project management discipline and tools such as project charter, project plan and regular project reviews to ensure quality deliverables and timely project completion.
• Implements and builds collaborative relationships with clients that demonstrate understanding of client goals and project parameters. Influences client to adopt best practice L&D solutions that meet client requirements. The Sr. Learning Experience Designer may be asked to manage complex client relationships and more complex curriculum areas.
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of training solutions. Partners with facilitators and SMEs to ensure content is up-to-date and relevant to learner and business needs. Manages and maintains materials in the L&D environment including but not limited to the LMS and other storage areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, Education, Psychology, Communications, Business , Marketing or related area
• 6 years instructional design experience in human resources, training, or organizational development
• In lieu of education, 10 years instructional design experience in human resources, training, organizational development or similar business area

What You’ll Bring:

• Leadership Development Expertise
• Project Management
• Learning Experience Design
• Communication – verbal, written
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Consulting Skills

What We Prefer:

• At least 5 years’ experience creating leadership development programs
• Proficient with instructional design authoring tools such as Microsoft Office, Articulate (Rise, Storyline), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Premiere Pro).
• Demonstrates clarity, presence, confidence, and competence when communicating with client.
• Manages competing demands and changing priorities.
• Ability to manage day-to-day activities within the LMS including updating courses and maintaining user accounts

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations: Kansas City, MO

About Us

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value.

When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.