Sr. Director of Learning and Development

ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE•Houston, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director of Learning and Development leads the strategy, development, and performance of AMPP’s global education portfolio. This senior leader oversees portfolio planning and prioritization, ensuring content is current, technically innovative, and effectively delivered across formats by a qualified and supported instructor network. The role collaborates with Certification leadership so Education serves as a pipeline to credentials, and coordinates the growth of Products, Programs, and Services to advance AMPP’s strategic and net revenue goals. The position develops education business plans and product roadmaps, guides course design and development, assesses learning needs and market opportunities, and evaluates educational technologies and delivery platforms. It coordinates product development across teams, supports instructor professional development, and works with committees, members, subject-matter experts, contractors, certification colleagues, and external learning organizations. The role also oversees education accreditation requirements, budgets, staff development, and relationships with stakeholders. This senior leadership role includes supervisory responsibilities and requires strategic leadership alongside operational management. Some travel is expected, estimated at less than 25%, and a passport is required. The position is listed as full-time remote in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

Four-year college degree in adult education, instructional design, or a related subject.
At least 10 years of work experience in areas such as instructional design, course development, project management, education management, or technical writing.
Demonstrated advanced technology knowledge and development experience.
Demonstrated familiarity with instructional design and adult learning principles.
Skills in technical writing, teaching or training, facilitation, performance measurement, multimedia, and curriculum development.
Strong foundation in development software, including Adobe InDesign and SCORM-conformant e-learning platforms such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline and Rise.
Knowledge of SCORM and TinCan methodologies.
Computer literacy, including experience with word-processing and spreadsheet software, and ability to learn and use association-specific software.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret business, professional, technical, and governmental materials; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information to varied audiences.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, apply percentages, ratios, and proportions, and develop and interpret business graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions, and work effectively in a multitasking environment while communicating with managers, supervisors, and subordinate staff.
Some travel is expected, estimated at less than 25%; a passport is required.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Related work experience in a not-for-profit or association organization.
Demonstrated personnel management skills, including evaluating staff performance and providing direction.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a multi-year education business plan and product roadmap, including priorities for course development, updates and retirement, as well as revenue and participation targets.
Lead course development using ADDIE, SAME, AGILE, and other methodologies to create learning solutions, activities, and assessments across media and delivery formats.
Conduct ongoing learning needs assessments and market analysis using surveys, focus groups, workforce data, and competitor offerings to identify education gaps and opportunities.
Evaluate and integrate technology and best practices in adult learning, pedagogy, instructional design, content writing, quality assurance, and product lifecycle management.
Evaluate and recommend the Learning Content Management System and digital delivery platforms, including configuration, association management system integration, learner experience, and reporting.
Lead and participate in cross-functional product teams to identify, scope, plan, deliver, and price new and revised products in a coordinated manner.
Design, identify, measure, and deliver professional development opportunities for instructors leading instructor-led training programs.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Education Program Committee and coordinate with members and industry subject-matter experts to ensure timely development and retirement of education products that meet current and future market needs.
Evaluate and negotiate third-party contractors and agreements to maximize financial return and strategic alignment.
Partner with Certification to align training courses, learning pathways, and exam-preparation offerings with certification body-of-knowledge requirements while maintaining appropriate separation between training and assessment.
Develop a capital budget for course development to support AMPP’s strategic and global delivery goals.
Build relationships with learning associations and professionals while complying with AMPP governance, policies, and procedures.
Oversee AMPP’s IACET and ISO education development and accreditation efforts and requirements.
Communicate professionally and cooperatively with staff, members, and customers to support AMPP’s brand, teamwork, alignment, and organizational goals.
Hire, develop, coach, and inspire employees; support succession planning and achievement of goals in alignment with AMPP culture and core values.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving complaints and problems.
Champion AMPP’s culture, lead by example, and hold others accountable.
Balance strategic leadership and operational management, adapt to change, encourage collaboration and differing viewpoints, and deliver results with integrity.