L&D Innovation Strategist
Dropbox
Salary
💰 $137,700 - $186,300 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Lead Dropbox’s L&D innovation strategy: develop and manage a sustainable pipeline for exploring, evaluating, and scaling AI-enabled and tech-forward learning solutions.
- Build and implement a process for ongoing research and innovation—identifying learning trends, surfacing opportunities, and converting insights into pilot programs.
- Manage the L&D technology ecosystem—assess tools, recommend upgrades, and oversee vendor relationships to ensure scalable infrastructure.
- Pilot and scale innovative learning methods, collaborating with Design and Delivery to ensure strong learner experience and alignment to Dropbox strategy.
- Drive development of learning technology platforms, including platform enhancements and AI-powered features to increase personalization and impact.
- Develop and deliver AI-enabled learning experiences, including microlearning, adaptive content, or in-flow nudges that meet learners where they are.
- Collaborate deeply with Learning Design, Delivery, and People Tech teams to test new methods and integrate successful innovations into core offerings.
- Serve as a translator between future-of-learning trends and real-world implementation—help the team stay inspired, informed, and forward-looking.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Instructional Design, Learning Technology, Computer Science, Human-Centered Design, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience in learning innovation, L&D strategy, instructional design, or product management of learning technologies.
- Proven track record of launching and scaling AI- or tech-enabled learning solutions, with measurable impact on experience or performance.
- Strong understanding of learning technologies, including LMS/LXP platforms, content authoring tools, AI integrations, and analytics systems.
- Demonstrated experience building and executing innovation pipelines or structured experimentation cycles.
- Excellent collaboration skills—able to bring together cross-functional teams and co-create with Design, Delivery, Tech, and external partners.
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence decisions through compelling narratives.
- Experience integrating AI tools or automation into workflows to enhance efficiency, personalization, or insight generation in L&D or operational contexts.
- Proven success applying HR as a product approaches to program design or delivery, with a focus on driving learner outcomes and operational excellence.
- Comfort with UX/design thinking principles to co-create, test, and refine learner-centric experiences in fast-moving, data-informed environments.
