[Remote] Senior Manager, Learning and Development, Optimization & Continuous Improvement - Learning Technology

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aspen Dental is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Learning and Development, focusing on optimizing and continuously improving learning solutions across multiple healthcare brands. The role involves managing learning projects, analyzing data, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead Optimization Needs Assessments for Assigned Functions
• Execute Learning Optimization Initiatives
• Enable Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Capability
• Enable Program Delivery Excellence & Build Project Management Capability
• Analyze Learning Data & Provide Insights
• Support Learning Technology Optimization
• Serve as a Senior Learning Partner
• Mentor & Model Best Practices

Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• 7+ years of experience in learning and development, instructional design, or learning and development program optimization
• 3+ years of experience leading projects and mentoring others
• Strong experience managing medium- to large-scale learning initiatives from intake through implementation, using project management tools and structured methodologies
• Solid business acumen with the ability to align learning solutions to operational priorities and articulate impact in measurable business terms
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies, with the ability to guide team members in applying them effectively
• Experience using data and analytics to evaluate learning effectiveness and recommend optimization improvements
• Ability to consult with senior leaders and functional partners to identify capability gaps and translate business needs into practical learning solutions
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across departments and levels
• Comfortable balancing strategic direction with hands-on involvement in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Master's degree preferred. Equivalent experience in Learning Optimization and Solution Design may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree

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