Manager – Courseware Standards & Innovation

CAE USA

Manager for Courseware Standards & Innovation at CAE focusing on training product development and implementation of best practices for instructional design. Monitoring trends to drive innovation in courseware for enhanced learner engagement.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeLake Nona • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and courseware development, with a strong focus on quality assurance, workflow design, and the implementation of innovative tools and methodologies to enhance learner experience.

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Instructional Design StandardsWorkflow Design & Process MappingQuality SystemsTemplate ArchitectureInnovation Scouting

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Hard Skills

Courseware DevelopmentQuality Assurance ChecklistsLearning ObjectivesAssessmentsContent StructureTemplate ArchitectureWorkflow DesignProcess MappingInstructional DesignEmerging Tools & Technologies

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

ATDELearning Guild

Industry Keywords

Learning & DevelopmentPedagogical IntegrityPerformance DataIndustry TrendsLearner Feedback

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain standardized courseware templates, development workflows, and production guidelines to ensure consistency and efficiency across teams.
Create and enforce quality assurance checklists and review processes for instructional design and media development.
Define best practices for learning objectives, assessments, and content structure to ensure pedagogical integrity.
Research and implement emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies to modernize courseware and improve learner experience.
Partner with the courseware development pod resources to embed standards and innovation into daily workflows.
Monitor industry trends, learner feedback, and performance data to refine standards and introduce new approaches.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, or HCI; ID certifications (e.g., ATD, eLearning Guild) beneficial
8–12 years in L&D/courseware; 3–5 leading standards/templates/workflows.
Template architecture (storyboards, scripts, media specs)
Workflow design & process mapping (from intake to deployment)
Quality systems (checklists, peer reviews, QA sign-off)
Instructional design standards (objectives, assessments, sequencing)
Innovation scouting (tools, methodologies, pilots, A/B tests)
Strong proficiency in English is required for this role
Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP plans.
401(k) and employee stock purchase programs with CAE match.
Generous paid time off, including vacation and parental leave.
Company‑paid life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability, and caregiver support.
Optional benefits including legal coverage, dependent life insurance, pet insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Programs supporting employee well‑being and work‑life balance.