Lead Instructional Designer

CDW - Chicago, IL

Hiring: Lead Instructional Designer Company: CDW Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:27:15 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office, Program Management, Project Management About the job Experience: •7 years’ experience as a CDW coworker or 7 years’ work experience in instructional design or related field. Required Skills: •Lead program management for complex learning and enablement initiatives from needs assessment through implementation and evaluation, including prioritization, instructional design, stakeholder communications, and measurement of outcomes. •Consult, collaborate, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define business requirements and translate needs into organizational improvement solutions. •Research and apply instructional design, enablement, AI-enabled learning, project management, and industry best practices to improve team processes and organizational effectiveness. •Lead multiple concurrent initiatives, applying project management best practices to drive stakeholder alignment, governance, resource coordination, risk and dependency management, accountability, and successful delivery of business outcomes. •Effectively measure and assess learner skills, client satisfaction and business impact related to provided services. Establish strategies for addressing gaps. Advise on methods and approaches to reinforce skills. •Write and present recommendations, project proposals and business reviews for internal executive audiences. •Mentor and coach instructional design team members while providing thought leadership on instructional design best practices, AI-enabled workflows, and innovative learning technologies to build organizational capability. •Evaluate, select, and partner with external vendors or contractors to build or tailor materials to meet CDW-specific needs when necessary. Compensation: •$114,000 - $158,800 / year •Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!