Senior Manager, Learning Design & Innovation

ASPEN DENTAL GROUP, PC

Senior Manager leading instructional design and AI-enabled learning innovation for TAG, a U.S. healthcare business support organization.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and learning experience design, with a strong focus on developing scalable AI workflows and innovative learning solutions. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and evaluate learning effectiveness through data-driven insights.

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Instructional DesignLearning Experience DesignAI-Enabled Learning SolutionsProject ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Adult Learning PrinciplesInstructional Design MethodologiesPerformance ConsultingGamificationScenario-Based LearningRapid DevelopmentInteractive LearningReusable TemplatesDesign FrameworksLearning Effectiveness Evaluation

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam ManagementInfluencing SkillsBusiness AcumenConsultation with Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

Learning TechnologyAuthoring ToolsLearning Management SystemsData Analysis ToolsDesign Systems

Industry Keywords

Learning and DevelopmentLearning InnovationLearning SolutionsPerformance NeedsOperational Priorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, manage performance, and develop the Instructional Design team
Oversee learning solution design and development from discovery through implementation
Monitor workload, priorities, timelines, risks, deliverables, instructional effectiveness, learner experience, accessibility, accuracy, and brand alignment
Translate Learning Design strategy into team priorities, standards, operating practices, and development expectations
Identify and implement responsible AI uses for learning design, development, evaluation, and learner experience
Develop scalable AI workflows, tools, resources, and standards
Advance simulations, scenario-based learning, practice experiences, gamification, rapid-development methods, interactive solutions, and learning embedded in the flow of work
Design and manage structured pilots and proofs of concept, including hypotheses, success measures, timelines, stakeholder expectations, and evaluation plans
Scale successful innovations into reusable tools, templates, standards, playbooks, training, and implementation guidance
Evaluate emerging authoring methods, tools, and platform capabilities with Learning Technology and internal teams
Develop and maintain reusable design resources, templates, frameworks, quality standards, and development guidance
Measure learning design and innovation impact using project data, learner feedback, quality indicators, adoption measures, and business inputs
Partner with Learning Technology, Learning Optimization and Continuous Improvement, Leadership Development, Learning Experience, HR, and business stakeholders
Advise stakeholders on complex or high-visibility initiatives, performance needs, learning strategies, solution direction, and measurable outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
Equivalent experience in instructional design, learning experience design, or learning innovation may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree
7+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, learning experience design, or a related field
3+ years of experience leading, coaching, or directly managing learning professionals
Strong experience leading medium- to large-scale learning initiatives from discovery through implementation
Experience applying adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, performance consulting, and learner-centered design practices
Experience exploring or implementing AI-enabled learning solutions, emerging learning technologies, or development efficiencies
Experience with simulations, scenario-based learning, gamification, rapid development, interactive learning, or other innovative learning approaches
Ability to move ideas from concept through pilot, evaluation, recommendation, and scalable implementation
Strong project and workload management skills, including balancing team capacity, competing priorities, timelines, and quality
Experience developing reusable templates, standards, tools, frameworks, or design systems
Ability to use data, learner feedback, and business input to evaluate learning effectiveness and recommend improvements
Strong business acumen connecting learning design decisions to operational priorities and measurable outcomes
Ability to consult with senior leaders, business partners, and subject matter experts
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Comfortable balancing strategic leadership, people management, and hands-on involvement in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

15% bonus opportunity