ELearning Project Lead​/Instructional Designer

Job Description

Our client is seeking a mid-level e-learning project coordinator or manager with approximately 3–5 years of experience, depending on the depth and quality of experience. Candidates coming from larger, more structured organizations may be stronger fits due to exposure to scalable processes and systems.

• Building and developing training content
• Delivering learning materials
• Monitoring training completions and compliance
• Following up with non-completions
• Pulling and analyzing LMS reports
• Tracking progress and managing project workflows

The candidate should understand the full lifecycle of training development—from content creation to reporting and escalation.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel (tracking, reporting, project management)
• Experience working within an LMS, including pulling and analyzing reports
• Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools
• Exposure to AI tools and ability to leverage AI for content creation (prompt writing, content development, etc.)
• Instructional design experience (formal education not required if equivalent experience is demonstrated)
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment

• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Strong preference for candidates from consumer‑focused industries (retail, marketing, consumer goods)
• Customer‑service mindset is critical, as developing training content requires close collaboration with subject matter experts and stakeholders

The Team Operates In a Cybersecurity Environment, Which Means

• Constant change and evolving priorities
• New risks and initiatives regularly emerging
• Content and communications may frequently shift

• Be highly adaptable
• Not be overly attached to their work (content will evolve)
• Be comfortable asking questions
• Be strong negotiators when collaborating with subject matter experts
• Balance passion for content with flexibility
• Communicate clearly during change

• Open to remote candidates
• Local Twin Cities candidates welcome, but not required
• Contractor role