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*Washington, D.C. Region Required
Who We Are
SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. Our work includes designing unique learning experiences using agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology; creating high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams; and helping our clients grow their learning teams with qualified professionals.
Many of our clients are household names with large international operations, while others are small nonprofits whose work we value as essential to the world. We try to balance the work we do for profit with the work we do to spread good things in the world.
SweetRush is a leader in the field of learning and development, making use of emerging technologies (like VR and AR), games, storytelling, chatbots, interactive virtual and in-person experiences, and so on, all while grounding our work in vibrant and impactful human-centered design. The many awards we win every year reflect the care we put into our craft and our collaborations with clients. We've been grateful to have won awards with Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others.
We are a completely virtual, tight-knit, talented community that spans the globe, a culture-forward team that values diversity, respect, and caring. Our folks tend to stick around, as do our clients.
SweetRush is a remote organization and as such all resources must: be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and be generally available during established working hours.
About The Role
This is a contract-to-perm freelance opportunity with a SweetRush client in the banking industry. The first 3 months (or so) will be freelance (1099) and the successful candidate will convert to a full-time W2 employee with the client for the remainder of the contract.
The Senior Manager, Instructional Design and Project Management will support the management of several design, development, revision, and maintenance projects within our client's training design and development team. Projects will be spread across the compliance, risk, retail, leadership, and wealth management/trust verticals as well as our certification prep courses. This role is responsible for upholding the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of our client's training programs by ensuring adherence to their product quality standards, both instructional and technical.
This position will serve as a learning experience consultant who can consult and advise subject matter experts, vendors, and colleagues on best-in-class learning experiences across our product verticals, especially our certification prep courses.
This position will assist in managing external contractors and vendors for training product design and development. The successful candidate will have a strong Instructional Design project management background including managing multiple large-scale training projects, managing subject matter experts, and vendors, and adhering to strict timelines and budgets. Experience designing asynchronous preparation certification prep courses is preferred.
The work schedule for this opportunity is hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days in the office (NorthWest Washington D.C.) and the remainder remote.
This role has a salary plus the opportunity to earn up to a 9% bonus, which will be prorated depending on the start date.
Key Duties
Required Experience
SweetRush is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Call To Action: Submit Your Resume!
Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!
SweetRush believes in transparency and fairness. For that reason, all of our active searches are available on the SweetRush "Join Us" page at https://www.sweetrush.com/join-us/. You can also find a handful of openings posted on our LinkedIn company page under the "Jobs" tab at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetrush/jobs/.
Unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage of good people. Please know that SweetRush would never ask for your personal information such as SSN, banking information, credit cards, etc. during the application or interview process. Always be mindful to protect your personal and financial information, and use careful judgment when providing information to recruiters or talent acquisition professionals.
*Washington, D.C. Region Required
Who We Are
SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. Our work includes designing unique learning experiences using agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology; creating high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams; and helping our clients grow their learning teams with qualified professionals.
Many of our clients are household names with large international operations, while others are small nonprofits whose work we value as essential to the world. We try to balance the work we do for profit with the work we do to spread good things in the world.
SweetRush is a leader in the field of learning and development, making use of emerging technologies (like VR and AR), games, storytelling, chatbots, interactive virtual and in-person experiences, and so on, all while grounding our work in vibrant and impactful human-centered design. The many awards we win every year reflect the care we put into our craft and our collaborations with clients. We've been grateful to have won awards with Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others.
We are a completely virtual, tight-knit, talented community that spans the globe, a culture-forward team that values diversity, respect, and caring. Our folks tend to stick around, as do our clients.
SweetRush is a remote organization and as such all resources must: be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, be comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and be generally available during established working hours.
About The Role
This is a contract-to-perm freelance opportunity with a SweetRush client in the banking industry. The first 3 months (or so) will be freelance (1099) and the successful candidate will convert to a full-time W2 employee with the client for the remainder of the contract.
The Senior Manager, Instructional Design and Project Management will support the management of several design, development, revision, and maintenance projects within our client's training design and development team. Projects will be spread across the compliance, risk, retail, leadership, and wealth management/trust verticals as well as our certification prep courses. This role is responsible for upholding the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of our client's training programs by ensuring adherence to their product quality standards, both instructional and technical.
This position will serve as a learning experience consultant who can consult and advise subject matter experts, vendors, and colleagues on best-in-class learning experiences across our product verticals, especially our certification prep courses.
This position will assist in managing external contractors and vendors for training product design and development. The successful candidate will have a strong Instructional Design project management background including managing multiple large-scale training projects, managing subject matter experts, and vendors, and adhering to strict timelines and budgets. Experience designing asynchronous preparation certification prep courses is preferred.
The work schedule for this opportunity is hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days in the office (NorthWest Washington D.C.) and the remainder remote.
This role has a salary plus the opportunity to earn up to a 9% bonus, which will be prorated depending on the start date.
Key Duties
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative learning solutions to support various training products.
- Manage instructional design projects; Develop, manage, and/or oversee project budget, project plan, and financial reporting;
- Gather and document technical requirements for projects and vendor contracts.
- Manage external vendor contracts and relationships.
- Provide instructional design guidance to subject matter experts during the design, development, and pilot phases of projects.
- Research industry trends and sourcing innovative solutions that contribute to the growth and scalability of the training product business line.
- Review and evaluate existing training products to make recommendations for enhancements.
- Provide technical expertise to ensure successful program content, designs, and materials.
- Create product description information and content to support marketing efforts.
- Create product ID tickets and internal training product tickets to support the production of training product projects.
- Analyze participation and performance data to continuously optimize each training product line and member experience.
- Develop deep knowledge of the Training business line to serve as a trusted consultant on training products.
- Write course descriptions for website, catalog, and technology platforms in partnership with subject matter experts and marketing, including in training product briefs.
- Participate in special projects as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by business needs.
- Gather and document technical requirements for projects and vendor contracts.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in adult learning, instructional design, human resources/talent development, or related field strongly preferred or commensurate experience.
- 5+ years of experience in instructional design, education, and project management with a strong background managing multiple large-scale training projects, subject matter experts, vendors, and adhering to strict timelines and budgets. Experience should center on the design and development of online learning programs. This position requires a solid understanding of where each learning modality is best applied and how the learning modality is designed.
- The position requires knowledge and understanding of contemporary adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies including ADDIE.
- Demonstrable experience in the management of instructional design projects with internal and/or external resources. Experience guiding external contractors, vendors, and subject matter experts in the development and design of pilot projects.
- Experience working within a fast-paced, dynamic work culture. Must thrive in a fast-paced and cross-functional work environment.
- Consistently demonstrating positive business acumen i.e. experience translating customer research and market trends into successfully deployed products and features.
- Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and virtual collaboration tools. Knowledge of learning management systems such as Cornerstone On Demand and BenchPrep and authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Lectora, and/or Captivate is strongly preferred.
SweetRush is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Call To Action: Submit Your Resume!
Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!
SweetRush believes in transparency and fairness. For that reason, all of our active searches are available on the SweetRush "Join Us" page at https://www.sweetrush.com/join-us/. You can also find a handful of openings posted on our LinkedIn company page under the "Jobs" tab at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetrush/jobs/.
Unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage of good people. Please know that SweetRush would never ask for your personal information such as SSN, banking information, credit cards, etc. during the application or interview process. Always be mindful to protect your personal and financial information, and use careful judgment when providing information to recruiters or talent acquisition professionals.
