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Amazon Senior Instructional Designer, RME Global Talent Development, Global Central RME Team in Bellevue, Washington
Description
Amazon's Global Talent Development (GTD) team is seeking a Senior Instructional Designer to join our dynamic learning and development function. This role will drive organizational learning initiatives, innovate instructional methodologies, and design effective learning content. You will collaborate with the GTD team, working alongside motivated learning experts to shape strategy, build relationships, lead special projects, and ensure the successful design, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs. You will conduct training needs assessments and design innovative learning solutions using various modalities, including simulations, gamification, and self-directed learning.
Key job responsibilities
Lead cross-functional, enterprise-wide learning programs
Craft and execute innovative and measurable learning journeys considering a range of modalities including digital learning, on-the-job, blended, mobile learning, performance support, simulations and gamified approaches
Oversee multiple large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with adult learning principles and organizational goals
Anticipate potential risks, adjust project strategies to meet adult learning needs (e.g. customization, flexibility), and develop mitigation strategies
Use data and feedback to prioritize deliverables and demonstrate return on investments
Partner with senior Stakeholders and SME’s to conduct detailed training needs assessments
Influence company-wide policies and procedures related to learning and development
Mentor junior instructional designers and develop future leaders
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Maternity and Parental Leave Options
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the team
The RME Global Talent Development team is dedicated to transforming workplace learning through science, data, and innovation. Our mission is to deliver targeted training and performance support to the right people at the right time. By building essential capabilities, we empower RME teams with the maintenance skills and equipment expertise needed to grow, develop, and scale effectively.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in learning design, learning science, instructional design, educational psychology, or similar field.
7+ years’ experience in designing innovative learning to support adult learners in a corporate context
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s or Ph.D. in learning design, learning science, instructional design, educational psychology, or similar field
• Experience using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $124,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $215,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.