Instructional Designer
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Job Description
Position Title: Instructional Designer
Location: Austin TX Dallas TX or Chicago IL
Your role
As part of the Global Operations Training team this role focuses on delivering scalable and impactful training solutions that enhance knowledge retention and simplify complex concepts. Key responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of training programs from identifying skill gaps to designing and delivering highquality instructional materials such as instructorled courses eLearning modules and multimedia content.
The role also includes performing administrative duties related to Digital University such as ensuring compliance maintaining content relevancy and effective tracking of training outcomes. Success in this position requires close collaboration with stakeholders at all levels aligning training initiatives with organizational goals and addressing the diverse needs of a global audience.
What youll do
Training Needs Analysis
Collaborate with departmental managers HR and regional/local operations teams to identify training needs and skill gaps.
Conduct surveys interviews and assessments to gather insights into current and future training requirements.
Analyze findings to prioritize skills and knowledge gaps that must be addressed through targeted training initiatives.
Training Program Development
Partner with global and regional training teams to design and develop comprehensive programs and materials such as manuals online modules videos and instructorled sessions.
Work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure training content is relevant effective and tailored to technical and nontechnical roles.
Customize training programs as needed to address the specific requirements of different roles within the organization.
Instructional Content Creation
Develop engaging and visually appealing instructional materials including virtual and inperson instructorled courses eLearning modules and multimedia resources.
Ensure all content simplifies complex concepts enhances knowledge retention and supports effective knowledge transfer.
Adhere to industry standards and best practices for instructional design to deliver highquality userfriendly training solutions.
Digital University Administration
Oversee the daily operations of Digital University including user support compliance management and content updates.
Track monitor and report on training programs including participation completions certifications and evaluations.
Regularly review and update content ensuring outdated materials are archived or inactivated to maintain the platforms relevance and effectiveness.
Collaboration and Communication
Partner with stakeholders across all levels and regions to ensure alignment of training initiatives with organizational goals.
Build strong open communication channels with subject matter experts regional teams and operational leaders.
Foster a collaborative approach to delivering impactful and scalable training solutions globally.
What youll need
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience in Education Instructional Design or related field required.
Experience: Significant experience building learning and development programs in a technical field.
Skills:
oUnderstanding of the required elements for different instructorled training content pointofneed content general communications etc. (High proficiency)
oCollaboration and interpersonal skills the role will frequently interact stakeholders and other team members so collaboration and open communication is essential. (High proficiency)
oKnowledge of learning theories and instructional design models (e.g. ADDIE). (High proficiency)
oWritten and oral communication skills. (High proficiency)
oExperience using PowerPoint Articulate 360 Adobe Creative Suite Camtasia or similar design and development software. (PowerPoint Storyline 360 and Rise 360
oExperience publishing eLearning to conform to SCORM standard.
oExperience editing media.
oExperience training in a classroom or virtual environment.
Certifications: Instructional design certifications (ATD CPLP etc. (Preferred)
A bit about us
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL the companys global data center platform provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300 facilities in 50 metros across 25 countries on six continents.
To learn more about Digital Realty please visit digitalrealty or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
A bit about our Digital team
Operations
Our Operations team keeps our customers infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.
What we can offer you
Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.
Join us and youll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team youll get to work with people from different business areas challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. Well also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
Our Compensation Philosophy
Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package excellent benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the companys overall goals and values.
Benefits: For this role Benefits include medical dental vision life and AD&D insurance 401k match disability benefits wellness and education benefits employee stock purchase plan paid time off holidays and more.
This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.
Notes:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability or protected veteran status or other status protected by law or Company policy.
Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.
Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.
Employment Type
Full-Time
