Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Posting Type Remote Job Overview The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption ...
Instructional Program Manager - Trades
Jacksonville, FL ยท On-site
$54K - $60K/yr
This Instructional Program Manager will be overseeing Electrical, Welding, and HVAC. To learn more about this position please view the full s by clicking here . WHAT YOU'LL NEED At a minimum in ...
Instructional Program Manager - Trades
Jacksonville, FL ยท On-site
$54K - $60K/yr
This Instructional Program Manager will be overseeing Electrical, Welding, and HVAC. To learn more about this position please view the full s by clicking here . WHAT YOU'LL NEED At a minimum in ...
The Role Willmeng is seeking a versatile and proactive Learning Manager to support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our learning ecosystem. This role blends instructional design ...
The Role Willmeng is seeking a versatile and proactive Learning Manager to support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our learning ecosystem. This role blends instructional design ...
Instructional Products - Instructional Designer
$144K - $263K/yr
Apple's Instructional Products team is passionate about helping people discover what's possible ... Strong time management, organizational, and project management skills. Flexibility and ...
Instructional Products - Instructional Designer
$144K - $263K/yr
Apple's Instructional Products team is passionate about helping people discover what's possible ... Strong time management, organizational, and project management skills. Flexibility and ...
Associate Instructional Portfolio Manager/Instructional Portfolio Manager-Gies College of Business
Urbana, IL ยท On-site
Associate Instructional Portfolio Manager/Instructional Portfolio Manager-Gies College of Business Teaching and Learning Job Summary The Associate Instructional Portfolio Manager (Associate IPM) and ...
Associate Instructional Portfolio Manager/Instructional Portfolio Manager-Gies College of Business
Urbana, IL ยท On-site
Associate Instructional Portfolio Manager/Instructional Portfolio Manager-Gies College of Business Teaching and Learning Job Summary The Associate Instructional Portfolio Manager (Associate IPM) and ...
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Lovington, NM ยท On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Use current technology for instructional management needs. * Assist licensed personnel with student discipline up to and including safely restraining students. * Assist in maintaining students ...
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Lovington, NM ยท On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Use current technology for instructional management needs. * Assist licensed personnel with student discipline up to and including safely restraining students. * Assist in maintaining students ...
Instructional Writer
Englewood, CO ยท On-site
$21/hr
Company Description Global Channel Management is a technology company that specializes in various ... Qualifications Qualifications: a Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Instructional Design ...
Instructional Writer
Englewood, CO ยท On-site
$21/hr
Company Description Global Channel Management is a technology company that specializes in various ... Qualifications Qualifications: a Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Instructional Design ...
The Senior Manager, Training & Instructional Systems, leads the team responsible for the full life cycle of courseware development, revision, and delivery in support of major U.S. Defense programs.
The Senior Manager, Training & Instructional Systems, leads the team responsible for the full life cycle of courseware development, revision, and delivery in support of major U.S. Defense programs.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Lovington, NM ยท On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Use current technology for instructional management needs. * Assist licensed personnel with student discipline up to and including safely restraining students. * Assist in maintaining students ...
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Lovington, NM ยท On-site
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Use current technology for instructional management needs. * Assist licensed personnel with student discipline up to and including safely restraining students. * Assist in maintaining students ...
Special Education Instructional Assistant
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Use current technology for instructional management needs. * Assist licensed personnel with student discipline up to and including safely restraining students. * Assist in maintaining students ...
Special Education Instructional Assistant
$16.50 - $21.50/hr
Use current technology for instructional management needs. * Assist licensed personnel with student discipline up to and including safely restraining students. * Assist in maintaining students ...
ECE Instructional Assistant 1 (MTM only) MELA
Auburn, WA ยท On-site
$49K - $68K/yr
... instructions; managing student behavior; using standard office equipment, including personal ... computer. Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child development and developmental behavior ...
ECE Instructional Assistant 1 (MTM only) MELA
Auburn, WA ยท On-site
$49K - $68K/yr
... instructions; managing student behavior; using standard office equipment, including personal ... computer. Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child development and developmental behavior ...
Instructional Manager information
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$59.5K - $65K
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How much do instructional manager jobs pay per year?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Instructional Manager, and why are they important?
How does an Instructional Manager typically collaborate with teachers and administrative staff to improve educational outcomes?
What is the difference between Instructional Manager vs Instructional Designer?
| Aspect | Instructional Manager | Instructional Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or related field; often some management experience | Bachelor's or master's in education, instructional design, or related field; focus on design skills |
| Work Environment | Oversees training programs, manages teams, collaborates with stakeholders | Develops learning materials, designs courses, creates instructional content |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Educational institutions, corporate training, e-learning companies | Educational institutions, corporate training, e-learning platforms |
Instructional Managers focus on overseeing training programs and managing teams, while Instructional Designers concentrate on creating and designing educational content. Both roles require related educational backgrounds and are integral to learning and development in various industries.
What are Instructional Managers?
Job description
Posting Type
Remote
Job Overview
The Instructional Design Program Manager is a senior practitioner who designs, scales, and continuously improves learning programs that drive customer adoption, accelerate time-to-value, and deliver measurable business impact. This role is for someone who applies generative AI and agentic workflows as practical tools in how learning gets built, personalized, and improved-not just experimentation.At this level, you operate at the intersection of learning strategy, AI-augmented development, and program execution. You bring a strong point of view on instructional design practice, contribute to where the function is going, and apply that thinking consistently in your work.
Job Description and Requirements
Program and Strategic Leadership
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Own one or more instructional design programs or portfolios from intake through measurement and iteration, treating them as living systems rather than project deliverables.
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Translate business priorities into outcome-based learning strategies with clear roadmaps and defined success metrics tied to adoption, efficiency, and customer impact.
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Use AI-assisted data synthesis, learner signals, and performance analytics to make faster, better-informed trade-off recommendations across scope, timeline, and resources.
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Identifyand surface opportunities to expand program value through intelligent content reuse, automated personalization, and adaptive delivery.
AI-Augmented Design and Systems Thinking
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Build learning programs with generative AI as a corecomponent, applying LLM-assisted content development, automated localization, intelligent content refresh, and AI-driven quality review as standard practice.
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Design and implement agentic workflows that reduce manual effort in content creation, SME review cycles, translation, accessibility remediation, and learner support.
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Build modular, prompt-driven content systems where generative AI can extend, update, and personalize assets at scale without proportional human effort.
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Evaluate emerging AI tools, agents, and platforms and provide recommendations using a clear framework for responsible use, output quality, andbiasmitigation.
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Apply and uphold governance practices for AI-generated learning content, includingreviewcheckpoints, accuracy standards, and transparency with learners.
Instructional Design Leadership
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Advance modern instructional design practice, including AI-assisted authoring, dynamic content models, and agent-supported learner experiences such as on-demand coaching, simulated practice, and intelligent job aids.
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Ensure all learning solutions are workflow-aligned, outcome-oriented, and designed for real customer contexts rather than generic skill coverage.
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Apply and help evolve design standards that improve quality, efficiency, and reuse, and that are compatible with AI-assisted development pipelines.
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Review and provide input on high-impact learning solutions to ensure they are scalable, effective, and responsibly built.
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Mentor instructional designers on prompt engineering, AI toolselection, responsible generation practices, and the evolving boundaries of human vs. AI authorship.
Execution and Delivery
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Lead the shift from manual, course-based production to AI-assisted, modular, continuously evolving learning ecosystems within your program portfolio.
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Use agentic tools to automate repeatable tasks: content audits, gap analysis, metadata tagging, assessment generation, and personalization logic.
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Improve discoverability and learner experience through AI-powered content recommendations, adaptive learning paths, and conversational learning interfaces.
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Partner with subject matter experts using AI-assisted interview and synthesis workflows to accelerate knowledge capture without sacrificing depth or accuracy.
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Use learner behavior data,completionsignals, and AI-generated insights to continuously refine programs.
Stakeholder Partnership and Influence
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Partner cross-functionally to align learning investment to business priorities, with a clear AI strategy narrative for senior audiences.
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Provide well-reasoned recommendations on what gets built, how it is delivered, and where AI can close gaps faster than traditional development.
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Serve as atrustedvoice on the responsible use of generative AI in learning, including what it can and cannot do well, and how to communicate that to stakeholders and learners.
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Representthe Customer Education function as a driver of adoption, efficiency, and growth.
Qualifications and Experience
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Deepexpertisein instructional design, adult learning theory, and assessment, applied at a program or portfolio level.
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Demonstrated hands-on experience using generative AI tools (such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) in real instructional design workflows, not just experimentation.
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Experience designing or implementing agentic workflows that automate meaningful parts of the content development or learner support lifecycle.
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Strong ability to connect learning programs to business outcomes and evaluate ROI with rigor.
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Track recordof improving scalability, efficiency, or innovation in learning programs through systems thinking.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present AI strategy and responsible use clearlytosenior leaders.
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Proven ability to mentor instructional designers on both craft and emerging technology.
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Strong program management skills: prioritization, risk management, and delivery in fast-moving environments.
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Proficiencywith LMS platforms, modern authoring tools, and AI-powered content development platforms.
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Comfortoperatingin ambiguity and evolving practice as the technology landscape shifts.
Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.
This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus, and long-term incentives.
The expected salary range for this role is between following values:
$92,000 and $138,000The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.
Required Skills:
Adult Learning Theory, Content Development, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Learning Management, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Theory, Performance Improvements, Program Management, Training Delivery