Learning and Development Strategist

Job Title: Learning and Development Strategist (L&D) Department: Learning & Development (L&D) Reports To: Director of Learning & Development Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 / year Position Summary We are seeking a performance-minded, strategic Learning and Development Strategist to align our organizational growth objectives with targeted capability-building strategies.

Moving away from a simple "order-taking" approach to corporate training, you will act as an internal management consultant. You will embed directly with business unit leaders to diagnose performance bottlenecks, forecast critical skills gaps, and co-create impactful human-centered learner journeys. The ideal candidate pairs AI fluency and skills and data literacy with adult learning expertise to shift our L&D team from a cost center to a core performance enabler.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Consulting & Intake Act as the dedicated L&D interface and trusted advisor for assigned functional business units. Conduct root-cause performance consultations with department leaders to determine whether productivity blocks stem from skills deficiencies or from separate process, technical, or talent challenges.

Build strong, collaborative ties with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to weave learning infrastructure tightly into broader talent pipelines, internal mobility routes, and success planning initiatives. Capabilities Assessment & Strategy Design Apply qualitative and quantitative data methodologies to map active skill inventories, identify current workforce blind spots, and forecast future capability shifts.

Use AI-assisted tools to synthesize findings and identify patterns, themes, and opportunities. Support and guide development of learning and program materials that integrates AI-assisted creation and review Map blended, adaptive learner journeys combining structured training modules with informal social loops and job-embedded experiential training.

Partner with instructional design colleagues to deliver contextually precise, localized learning interventions. Program Governance, Metrics & ROI Define success metrics that connect learning initiatives to performance outcomes Use data and analytics to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement Continuously refine learning programs based on feedback, performance data, and business needs Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into learning impact Qualifications & Competencies 5–8+ years of experience in Learning & Development, instructional design, or performance consulting Strong foundation in adult learning principles, instructional design, and curriculum development Experience conducting learning needs analysis and translating findings into structured solutions Demonstrated use of AI tools (LLMs, content generation, workflow automation) in a professional setting Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable learning strategies Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Preferred Experience Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or technically complex industries Familiarity with LMS/LXP platforms and learning technologies Experience developing scalable training programs across multiple locations or functions Exposure to AI-assisted learning tools and digital content development platforms