Manager, Product Development

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Job Description:

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is the premiere membership organization for those dedicated to the learning and talent development industry. Our mission is to create a world that works better by empowering L&D professionals to develop talent in the workplace. We provide our community with a wealth of resources such as books, magazines, webinars, research, all modalities of educational programming, and offer the gold standard in talent development certifications.

This Role…

ATD’s Education Team executes the delivery of 500+ open enrollment courses annually. We work to provide exceptional, impactful, industry-leading learning experiences for our attendees. In addition, our team serves as the liaison to 120+ course instructors around the globe, training room facilities, and countless partners who share in our success.

As the Manager, Product Development at ATD, you will report to our Associate Director, Product Development and Learning Technology supporting the broader Education department. This role will manage the development, revision, and maintenance of courses for the talent development profession.

Specifically, the key initiatives and responsibilities of this role include:

• Assist in creating and maintaining a multi-year product development roadmap instructional design initiatives to including prioritization, scoping, and resource allocation.

• Lead a team of instructional design project managers and education project specialists who are responsible for executing and supporting curriculum development projects.

• Provide oversight on strategic course development initiatives across multiple learning modalities (instructor-led, live online, asynchronous on-demand, and blended).

• Manage relationships with external suppliers who are resourced on product development projects.

• Oversee project teams including project managers, subject matter experts, course facilitators, and instructional designers who create and/or update education products.

• Maintaining a repository of current instructional design processes, templates, and guidelines to ensure consistency.

• Communicate development best practices to project teams.

• Evaluate and enhance course designs.

• Maintain a product portfolio of 100+ courses.

• Manage the complete course lifecycle from pilot testing to final production to updating to maintenance.

• Enforce effective editing and version control processes to ensure the highest degree of quality and accuracy across all content.

About You...

• 5+ years engaged in the planning, design and development of adult learning programs and solutions with previous experience as a team leader or manager

• Knowledge of modern curriculum design, adult learning theories and authoring tools

• Experience working in a hybrid work environment, consistently demonstrating positive business acumen

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Proficiency in working within various learning technology platforms a plus

• Proficiency in rapid development tools a plus

• Excellent skills in problem-solving, interpersonal communication, writing/editing, planning, organization, time management, multi-tasking, productivity, and efficiency

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; masters degree in a related field is preferred

Meet the Education Team…

• The education team is a 29-person team responsible for developing, delivering, and managing professional development programs for the talent development field.

• Our programs are available in a variety of ways, including in-person open enrollment, live online, on-demand e-learning, on-site at client organizations, and globally through channel partners in select regions.

• We partner with over 130 facilitators who are the leading experts in talent development.

Our Work Environment…

• The Association for Talent Development is a hybrid organization headquartered in Alexandria, VA. This is a hybrid position, please note in-office time is required.

• Our recently remodeled office is in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, right on King Street, just a block away from the Metro and the Historical District and Old Town Waterfront along the Potomac River.

• We are committed to our own development and offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, additional paid time off with our Learning Hours, and an annual Employee Learning Week.

• We celebrate and recognize our teammates with awards ceremonies, picnics, and other events.

If you are interested in this position, or ATD in general, we want to talk with you!

Benefits:

Employment at ATD isn’t just about a job – it's about our employees’ well-being. Our ATD LiveWell program provides a variety of essential and fun benefits based on areas of Physical, Financial, Social, and Career health. Look at some (but not all) of what we offer and see for yourself!

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO, Personal Days, Sick Time, Sabbaticals, Learning Hours)
• 403(b) plan with 6% company match and immediate vesting on employee contributions
• Get Fit or Quit Program (reimbursement for gym memberships, fitness classes, etc.)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Free Headspace membership
• Unlimited Professional Development through ATD (classes, certifications, resources, etc.)
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness library and events (virtual and in-person)
• Life insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Company paid Teladoc visits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program (Tickets at Work, Verizon, Hertz, Capital Bikeshare, and more)

EEO Statement:

ATD is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Need Assistance:
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