Job Description
Capital One’s Learning & Knowledge team is seeking a dynamic manager to lead a team of Instructional Designers that design a diverse set of learning experiences to support team members across various disciplines. This role will partner closely with business leaders and internal stakeholders to create custom learning strategies. They will empower their team to analyze learning needs, design and develop blended and self-guided learning solutions, measure and report on learning effectiveness, and support the larger Instructional Design team to build the future of learning. We are focused on delivering memorable, engaging learning experiences to our associates that drive performance and achieve business objectives, as well as providing exceptional service to our stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this role is a/an: Expert in Adult Learning: Has expertise in adult learning theory, cognitive science, and other evidence-based learning fields. Brings a passion for staying on top of the latest research developments, tools, and technologies in the field and can use these insights to drive a strategic vision for their team. Strategic, Consultative Learning Partner: Cultivates strong relationships in a matrixed environment with senior leaders, business partners, and L&D peers. Acts as a trusted advisor to foster collaboration and drive strategic alignment on learning solutions. Thinks holistically and solves problems systemically, balancing long-term learning vision for employee performance with driving key business outcomes. Experienced People Manager: Has a proven track record of leading and developing teams of instructional designers and creative specialists. Passionate about coaching and mentoring direct reports to build best-in-class learning experiences, as well as fostering and contributing to an overarching culture of continuous improvement. Data-driven Problem Solver: Has high business acumen and learning agility. Uses feedback, data, industry trends, and insights to distill problem statements and drive decisions that align to business needs. Can work backwards from business problems and performance goals to advance aligned and impactful learning solutions. This is a visible role with the ability to impact change across the organization and drive how learning is built and delivered at Capital One. Core responsibilities include: Adult Learning Leadership Collaborate with other ID and learning leaders to establish processes, norms, and best practices that support learning design excellence, effective capacity planning, workload delegation, and resource prioritization. Keep abreast of learning tech and design trends, empowering your team to craft innovative, high quality learning solutions that accommodate diverse learning needs and resonate with learners. Strategic Consultation & Partnership Consult and partner with L&D peers, key business stakeholders, and Lines of Business leaders to strategize an annual learning agenda and build innovative performance solutions. Establish and maintain relationships with business partners and stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor to build learning solutions that balance urgency with quality and ensure team members are well prepared to perform their job and deliver for our customers. Be in sync with business cycles and dynamics to anticipate learning needs, make informed decisions, and provide proactive recommendations that help leaders plan for what their workforce and performance needs will be in the current and future state. Work with other learning leaders to identify opportunities for team efficiencies throughout the learning design process or by leveraging existing materials. People Management Run a well-managed team to deliver exceptional learning experiences with consideration for project scope, timelines, and business constraints. Coach and develop a team to be high performing learning professionals that follow quality standards, elevate the standard for learning solutions, and deliver results at the speed of business. Data-driven Problem Solving Leverage data, business insights, industry trends, and input from stakeholders to ask strategic questions and recommend future learning strategies. Use structured problem solving techniques to ensure we are solving the right learning challenges, at the right time, with the right solutions. Distill and translate learning insights into clear, business-relevant narratives and impactful storytelling. Here is what you will need to be successful: Exceptional consultative and stakeholder engagement skills to understand business needs, facilitate robust discussi