Learning And Development Specialist

Who we are

Blankfactor is a global service provider. We offer mission-critical full-stack development, management, and consulting services to supplement our clients' teams or manage end-to-end delivery of custom software solutions. Headquartered in the United States, we have additional centers of excellence in Bulgaria and Colombia. Our culture is anchored in expertise, excellence, and care for our talent and our clients.

What you will do

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Learning and Development Specialist to drive the design and delivery of our organization's learning and development program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and development, a proven track record of delivering impactful training programs, and designing blended learning solutions. In this role, you will be a leader and contributor, driving a culture of continuous professional development (CPD) with our global teams in the USA, Bulgaria, and LATAM.

Responsibilities

• Apply adult learning theories to ensure employees get the most out of their development.
• Provide coaching in instructional design expertise.
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of an advanced learning and development strategy. Facilitate discussions, create plans and roadmaps.
• Ensure that training programs are in line with an overarching, organization-wide learning and development strategy.
• Use digital tools to create flexible and innovative learning programs.
• Coordinate internal course curriculum development and resources necessary to build any custom courses.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external training providers and vendors.
• Stay current on the latest trends and best practices in learning and development.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand their learning and development needs. Align programs to meet those needs.
• Manage the learning and development budget and ensure that it is effectively utilized.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing training programs and make improvements as necessary. Define the monitoring and metrics necessary to measure employees’ success in learning.

Requirements and technical skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in instructional design, education, or a related field
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
• Experience with learning management systems and e-learning tools, whether as a developer, project manager or product owner
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and effectively manage expectations
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
• 5+ years of experience in learning and development or instructional design
• Ability to analyze data and use it to drive decisions and improvements

If you are a motivated and experienced learning and development specialist passionate about leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with an attractive social package
• Working on wide-ranging and sophisticated projects with highly skilled professionals, international clients, and the latest technologies
• A culture of collaboration and continuous learning in a work environment invested in nurturing your skills and shaping our common technological future

We believe that diversity of experience and background contributes to more robust ideas and a stronger team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.