Senior Instructional Designer – AI Enablement

CDW

Instructional Designer developing AI-focused learning experiences and programs for CDW. Collaborating across teams to enhance AI capabilities in customer-facing roles.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and project management, with a focus on developing AI-focused training programs and leveraging AI tools for innovative learning solutions. Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

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Instructional DesignProject ManagementAI Training DevelopmentStakeholder CommunicationLearning Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Instructional DesignProject ManagementAI Training DevelopmentLearning Management SystemsCurriculum DevelopmentAssessment Tool DevelopmentDigital Learning PracticesAI Solution PositioningSales EnablementPerformance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeArticulate 360RISE360Adobe CaptivateKahoot!SynthesiaCanvaDALL-EVideo Production ToolsVR Production Tools

Industry Keywords

Learning & DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentAI TechnologiesSales EnablementConsultingWorkplace ProductivityEmerging Learning TechnologiesDigital LearningAI AdoptionClient Satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead program management for AI enablement programs including needs assessment, feedback and prioritization processes, instructional design, development, implementation, stakeholder communications and evaluation of learning solution outcomes.
Partner with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to create training programs that support AI product knowledge, AI solution positioning, and AI-related sales and consulting competencies.
Design and develop AI-focused learning solutions for customer-facing coworkers, including technical AI knowledge, AI solution selling skills, and practical AI adoption in day-to-day work.
Research and provide instructional design, best digital practices and industry trends, including AI and emerging learning technologies, to support organizational initiatives.
Participate in project teams and identify areas of opportunity, develop recommendation proposals, and implement appropriate AI Enablement solutions to drive business outcomes.
Develop, manage and execute project management strategies to ensure effective resource allocation, commitment from project team members, timeliness and attainment of business requirements.
Effectively measure and assess participants’ skills and client satisfaction related to provided services.
Establish strategies for addressing gaps.
Advise on methods and approaches to reinforce skills.
Leads development and enhancement of assessment tools ensuring fair and unbiased evaluation.
Provide ongoing program feedback and communication updates to stakeholders.
Lead and apply project management skills consistently throughout assigned deliverables.
Mentor and coach junior team members.
Leverage artificial intelligence tools and technologies to accelerate instructional design, content development, multimedia production, personalization, and learning experience innovation.
Manage and maintain curriculum review process with subject matter experts to ensure up-to-date and relevant content.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years’ experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development / Effectiveness or related areas or 9 years’ experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development / Effectiveness or related areas.
Demonstrated instructional design and project management experience with a successful track record of increasing learner knowledge, performance and effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships cross-functionally.
Experience developing training and enablement programs focused on AI technologies, AI solution positioning and sales, and workplace productivity applications of AI tools.
Experience supporting AI go-to-market, sales enablement, presales, consulting, or technology adoption programs.
Aptitude for new concepts and technologies with the ability to quickly put them into practical use.
Track record of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with and present to stakeholders at all levels.
Strong creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
Demonstrated time management skills.
Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, collaboration platforms and learning design programs.
Proficient in learning management systems (LMS) and learning experience course creation, authoring and gamified learning platforms and tools. For example, Articulate 360, RISE360, Adobe Captivate, ELB, Kahoot!
Proficient in AI writing, design, image, audio and video creation tools. For example, Synthesia, Canva, DALL-E.
Proficient in video and VR production tools.
Up to 10% travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus target of 5% subject to terms and conditions of plan