LMS Manager, CRED Continuing Education Marketplace
Rockville, MD - USA
Job Summary
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and execute a Learning Management System (LMS) strategy to optimize the development display cataloging and repository management of content for Regulatory Element Practical Element FINRAs e-Learning courses FINRAs client programs and third-party content providers.
- Manage the course publication calendar to ensure the timely publication of courses to be administered in support of FINRAs CE Programs and FINRA client programs. This includes negotiating project schedules and course development milestones with the e-Learning developers and content managers.
- In partnership with internal and external stakeholders facilitate technology integration maintenance and implementation of the LMS platform updates/upgrades that will drive continuous improvement and enhancements to FINRAs CE Marketplace and the user experience in the LMS.
- Collaborate with the Client Relationship Manager on the execution of strategic methods to assess stakeholder satisfaction of FINRAs CE Marketplace.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the design and implementation of course features to increase learner engagement and effectiveness of e-Learning including activities assessment types display of content and other interactive elements.
- Collaborate with LMS Analyst to provide technical and functional support in the ongoing administration of the LMS to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- Manage payment-related activities in collaboration with LMS Analyst and FINRA Finance for payments received from external stakeholders.
- Produce analyze and distribute LMS performance reports that include metrics related to enrollment usage course completion and other relevant LMS interactions.
- Organize and lead routine audits on learning content within the LMS to ensure performance quality assurance and compliance with established standards.
Demonstration of FINRAs values.
Collaboration both in-person and virtually in furtherance of FINRAs mission of investor protection and market integrity.
Other Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Technology Information Systems Training and Development Project Management or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the LMS functional areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Agile software development processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to deal effectively with people and assist with decision making and resolving issues.
Knowledge of programming languages including SQL HTML is a plus.
Working Conditions:
Hybrid work environment with defined in-person presence requirements.
Extended hours outside of normal business hours as needed.
For work that is performed in CO FL TX IL PA MA MD VA Washington DC NY and NJ please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the addition to location actual compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to the candidates skill set level of experience education and market considerations.
CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $83900 Maximum Salary $150300
IL/PA: Minimum Salary $92400 Maximum Salary $165300
MA/MD/VA/Washington DC: Minimum Salary $96600 Maximum Salary $172800
NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $96600 Maximum Salary $180400
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Time Off and Paid Leave*
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*Based on full-time schedule
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