Learning & Development Consultant

Securian Financial • St. Paul, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Overview: Learning & Development at Securian is evolving to focus on enabling dynamic learning across the enterprise and this evolution requires clear systems thinking, intentional design, and strong strategic execution. As a Learning & Development Consultant, you will play a lead role in bringing our L&D strategy to life. Partnering closely with the L&D leader, you will translate the strategic vision into scalable learning systems, processes, and experiences that enable the democratization of training, foster a culture of coaching and community, and build sustainable learning capabilities across the organization. In this role, you will design the actionable “how” that brings the strategic vision to life—guiding others through change and ensuring learning solutions scale effectively and deliver measurable enterprise impact. You will also design and develop effective, learner-centered experiences for broad, cross-functional audiences to build skills across the organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Scalable & Democratized Enterprise Learning Strategy Lead complex, cross-functional learning projects supporting workforce readiness, transformation initiatives, and skills development. Partner with the L&D leader to translate L&D strategy into actionable roadmaps and design the systems, standards, and processes that enable scalable, democratized learning. Serve as a strategic consultant and thought partner to key stakeholders, influencing how learning is designed, delivered, and sustained across the organization. Coach and mentor others to elevate learning capability, confidence, and ownership across the enterprise. Influence and elevate internal team processes, best practices, and process documentation to enable effective L&D support across the enterprise. Learning Technologies, Measurement & Innovation Lead Guide learning technology strategy in collaboration with key cross-functional partners and L&D peers to ensure platforms, tools and emerging technologies are leveraged to enable scalable, democratized, and learner-centered learning experiences. Serve as a primary L&D lead and liaison to HR Technology partners for Workday Learning, providing strategic guidance on how the platform can enable broader access to content creation and shared ownership of learning. Lead the development and application of learning measurement strategies that enable L&D and key partners to assess impact, improve quality and make data-informed decisions in a democratized learning environment. Explore and recommend future approaches for enterprise learning ecosystems, including assessing evolving models and technologies to remove friction, increase access, and support learning at scale. Apply and champion innovative approaches to learning solutions, including the thoughtful use of AI and emerging technologies. Coach others on industry best practices and new innovative techniques for rapid training development and delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in adult learning principles and instructional design, with experience designing and delivering learner-centered, learning solutions across modalities.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to or influencing learning technology strategy, including applying learning platforms and tools to enable scalable, accessible, and learner-centered learning experiences.
• Experience supporting enterprise transformation, change initiatives, or large-scale workforce capability efforts.
• Experience defining and/or applying learning measurement approaches to assess effectiveness and inform improvement, with the ability to link learning outcomes to business impact.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity with a proactive, action-oriented approach, bringing clarity and momentum to complex situations.
• Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and co-create solutions with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated learning agility, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset, with the drive to experiment, learn, and iterate in pursuit of better outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing or applying learning standards, governance, or enablement approaches that support consistent, high-quality learning across a distributed or decentralized environment.
• Experience applying emerging technologies (e.g., AI-enabled learning tools, automation, or API-based learning solutions) to improve learning effectiveness, efficiency, or access.

Responsibilities

• Scalable & Democratized Enterprise Learning Strategy Lead complex, cross-functional learning projects supporting workforce readiness, transformation initiatives, and skills development.
• Partner with the L&D leader to translate L&D strategy into actionable roadmaps and design the systems, standards, and processes that enable scalable, democratized learning.
• Serve as a strategic consultant and thought partner to key stakeholders, influencing how learning is designed, delivered, and sustained across the organization.
• Coach and mentor others to elevate learning capability, confidence, and ownership across the enterprise.
• Influence and elevate internal team processes, best practices, and process documentation to enable effective L&D support across the enterprise.
• Learning Technologies, Measurement & Innovation Lead Guide learning technology strategy in collaboration with key cross-functional partners and L&D peers to ensure platforms, tools and emerging technologies are leveraged to enable scalable, democratized, and learner-centered learning experiences.
• Serve as a primary L&D lead and liaison to HR Technology partners for Workday Learning, providing strategic guidance on how the platform can enable broader access to content creation and shared ownership of learning.
• Lead the development and application of learning measurement strategies that enable L&D and key partners to assess impact, improve quality and make data-informed decisions in a democratized learning environment.
• Explore and recommend future approaches for enterprise learning ecosystems, including assessing evolving models and technologies to remove friction, increase access, and support learning at scale.
• Apply and champion innovative approaches to learning solutions, including the thoughtful use of AI and emerging technologies.
• Coach others on industry best practices and new innovative techniques for rapid training development and delivery

Benefits

• Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
• Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
• Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
• Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial Securian Young Professionals Network Securian Multicultural Network Securian Women and Allies Network Servicemember Associate Resource Group

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees