Associate Director – L&D Strategy

AT&T

Lead a team of Learning Experience Designers at AT&T to develop scalable, learner-centered learning strategies. Shape design strategy and deliver measurable performance outcomes aligned with business priorities.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,800 - $178,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Learning Experience Designers
Set the vision for modern, performance-based learning design (vs. content-heavy training)
Translate business needs into scalable, learner-centered learning strategies
Oversee end-to-end design of blended learning solutions across channels and platforms
Ensure quality, consistency, and measurable outcomes across all learning deliverables
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders; align on priorities, outcomes, and investment
Leverage AI, data, and emerging technologies to improve speed, quality, and impact
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and design excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of Learning & Development, learning design, or capability-building experience
Experience leading teams delivering scalable learning solutions
Strong ability to translate business needs into performance-driven design
Knowledge of instructional design, adult learning, and human-centered design principles
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment
Change leadership experience supporting organizational transformation
Experience with AI-enabled design practices, personalization, or adaptive learning (preferred)
Strong digital learning platform and technology acumen (preferred)
Experience leading change or transformation initiatives (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

learning designperformance-based learning designblended learning solutionsinstructional designadult learning principleshuman-centered designAI-enabled design practicespersonalizationadaptive learningchange leadership

Soft Skills

team leadershipstrategic advisinginfluencing stakeholdersdriving alignmentinnovationcontinuous improvementdesign excellence