Job Title:  DIRECTOR - LEARNING DELIVERY

Job Summary

About NIIT

NIIT is a leading Skills and Talent Development Corporation that is building a manpower pool for global industry requirements. The company, which was set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges, today ranks among the world’s leading training companies owing to its vast, yet comprehensive array of talent development programs. With a footprint across 40 nations, NIIT offers training and development solutions to Individuals, Enterprises, and Institutions.

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Role: Director, System Learning Design & Development

Location: Shanghai, China

Duration: 12 Month Full time Contract

JOB SUMMARY

The Director is a key member of the Learning + Development (L+D) team, specifically positioned to lead the design and development of system training programs for Marriott’s Digital + Tech Transformation (DTT) initiative.

The Director is expected to demonstrate deep learning leadership expertise (gained from both academic and professional work experience) in order to lead projects using both classic and contemporary learning design strategies that meet learner and business needs. The Director is responsible for the design and development of products utilizing a variety of delivery methodologies, as well as leading the design and development efforts of Instructional Designers. The Director, System Learning Design + Development supports a collection of systems for design and development efforts inclusive of the managed, franchise, management and hourly audiences. This position requires leadership, strong project management, instructional design expertise, development and client management experience. The Director, System Learning Design + Development will lead Instructional Designers, contractors and/or external vendors in the design and development of learning items.

Experience

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• BA/BS (or equivalent) in instructional design, human resources, or related field required.
• 7+ years of instructional design and development experience.
• Significant design and development experience and demonstrated ability in applying adult learning theory and iterative instructional design methodologies (i.e., Successive Approximation Model (SAM)), using a variety of innovative approaches.
• Strong development experience using Rapid Development tools, e.g., Articulate, Storyline, RISE, Synthesia, WhatFix, and Adobe Creative Cloud Applications.
• Experience consulting to business leaders, providing training design and development across multiple mediums (e.g. eLeanring, video, in-tool support, instructor-led, virtual ILT)
• Experience managing third-party development contractors and vendors who produce training materials under Marriott’s direction
• Experience leading the development of cutting-edge and digital learning programs for Systems.
• Expeirence managing complex programs and learning projects leveraging project management expertise.

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment; experience operating in a matrix environment.
• Strong communication and directional capabilities when working with an external vendor to ensure development success.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders at varying levels of management with credibility.
• Comfort with complexity, ambiguity, and change.
• Possess strong content writing ability, oral communication skills, creativity, attention to detail and excellent proofing and editing skills.
• Self-starter with self-confidence, enthusiasm, and strong customer service orientation.