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<div>Learning & Development, Senior Specialist</div><div>Learning & Development Milpitas, California  San Francisco, California  Oakland, California  Sunnyvale, California<br><br></div><div>Description</div><div><em>Position at XL Industries Inc<br></em><br></div><div><strong>SUMMARY:</strong></div><div>The Senior Learning & Development Specialist supports XL’s purpose by designing, developing, coordinating, and managing high-quality learning programs that build technical, business, and people capabilities across the organization. This role blends strong instructional design and development expertise with program execution, project management, and cross-functional partnership. The L&D Sr. Specialist reports to the L&D Manager.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></div><ul><li>Design, develop, implement, and maintain high-quality instructor-led, virtual, and eLearning experiences aligned with XLI’s organizational goals and values.</li><li>Deliver effective training sessions and learning programs tailored to the construction industry, with the ability to create new content or adapt existing content for diverse roles,  departments, and business entities.</li><li>Design, develop, and produce engaging learning materials, including classroom presentations, learning activities, job aids, participant and facilitator guides, and eLearning modules—for both technical and people skills.</li><li>Partner and build relationships with subject matter experts across XLI in identifying learning needs and crafting new content, curricula and/or learning programs.</li><li>Manage and deliver assigned learning programs from planning through execution</li><li>Write communications, plans, and other internal content related to XLI’s learning programs and experiences.</li><li>Utilize and leverage our LMS in order to enhance employee learning experiences and skills development.</li><li>Manage learning project logistics and timelines from start to finish, partnering cross-functionally across the organization.</li><li>Performs necessary preparation activities to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of courses, ie  printing, classroom set-up, A/V, pre-work and post work communication.</li><li>Stay updated on emerging technologies and incorporate them into training strategies.</li><li>Evaluate, and evolve our existing learning offerings to ensure that we continue to move the needle on learning effectiveness.</li><li>In partnership with the other L&D team members, tracks participation, completion, and evaluation data.</li><li>Support evaluation, measurement, and reporting of learning effectiveness</li><li>Opportunity for course facilitation as needed.</li></ul><div><br><strong>POSITION REQUIREMENTS:</strong></div><ul><li>5+ years of experience combining SME partnership, instructional design, content development, and program management to deliver effective learning experiences.</li><li>Proven experience developing and delivering curriculum and learning programs from scratch and partnering with subject matter experts to do the same. Including both technical skills and people skills development courses and materials.</li><li>Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines across concurrent initiatives.</li><li>Experience with learning technologies, virtual learning platforms, and eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise, Camtasia or other video creation tools).</li><li>Proven experience developing eLearning courses.</li><li>Knowledge of adult learning theories and instructional design.</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking skills and the ability to present ideas concisely, clearly, and effectively.</li><li>Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills to work with a variety of partners across the organization</li></ul><div><br>The salary range for this position is <strong>$102,222 - $116,800</strong> based on experience and qualifications. In addition to a base salary, XLI offers a performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.</div>

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