Learning Design Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

JOB REQUISITION
Specialized Learning Leader - Curriculum
LOCATION
CHICAGO
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
ATLANTA - PEACHTREE RD, CHARLOTTE, DALLAS, HOUSTON, TAMPA
JOB DESCRIPTION
You Belong Here
The Protiviti Career provides the opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Where We Need You
We are looking for a SpecializedLearning Leader - Curriculum to join our Global Learning & Development (L&D) team. Protiviti works in a hybrid environment, and this role requires that you work in-person in our office several times per week.
What You Can Expect
The Protiviti Global L&D team provides exceptional development opportunities for our people beginning with everyone's first day on the job continuing throughout their career. We focus on innovation in learning, and we work with our business leaders to support our business growth and organization development and transformation goals.
As a Specialized Learning Leader, you will lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of assigned learning curricula and support broader learning portfolio initiatives. You will partner with stakeholders, subject matter experts, instructional designers, and vendors to deliver high-quality learning solutions that meet business needs and support learner success.
You are organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and are passionate about creating impactful learning experiences. You use data, feedback, and business insight to continuously improve learning programs and ensure positive learner outcomes.
What You Will Be Doing

• Partner with business stakeholders to assess learning needs, gather input, align expectations, and recommend learning solutions that support successful learning outcomes.
• Create and maintain curricula, learning roadmaps, and learning journeys.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, facilitators, and vendors throughout the curriculum development process.
• Own and manage assigned curriculum initiatives, including project plans, timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications, and successful execution from planning through launch and evaluation.
• Ensure learning solutions align with business objectives and learner needs.
• Contribute to learning design decisions and support the creation of engaging learning experiences.
• Monitor curriculum effectiveness through learner feedback, business input, and program metrics.
• Identify opportunities for curriculum enhancements and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate learning launches and support implementation activities.
• Maintain curriculum documentation, governance standards, and quality processes.
• Support global learning initiatives and help ensure consistency across regions and learning programs.
• Stay current on learning trends, technologies, and best practices and recommend improvements where appropriate.

What Will Help You Be Successful

• Experience managing learning projects from design through implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Copilot) and AI tools used in the learning development process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of one or more portfolio domains (e.g., innovation, leadership, delivery, technology).
• Experience with Learning Management Systems, web conferencing platforms, course authoring tools, and/or other learning technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and supporting business leaders throughout the learning development process.
• Ability to travel up to 20-25%

Your Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a relevant academic area or equivalent relevant work experience
• 6+ years of previous experience in learning and development. Experience in the Consulting/Professional Services industry is preferred.

Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$92,000.00 - $137,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
10%
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
$101,200.00 - $150,700.00
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti's employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:

• The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
• The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.

For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states - West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
IL PRO CHICAGO