Learning Experience Design Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Learning & Development at Securian is evolving to enable dynamic, capability-driven learning across the enterprise. As a Learning Experience Designer - Compliance, you will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Securian's enterprise compliance learning portfolio while serving as a key learning partner to Compliance, Legal, Risk, and related business stakeholders.

In this role, you will translate regulatory and organizational requirements into effective learning experiences that support understanding, application, and compliance. You will also partner with stakeholders to identify learning needs beyond required training, recommend effective solutions, and connect teams with broader Learning & Development resources and expertise.

This role is ideal for a learning professional who combines strong instructional design and program management skills with an ability to build relationships, navigate complex requirements, and balance compliance obligations with an engaging learner experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Compliance Training Program Management

• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Risk, and other stakeholders to understand regulatory requirements, business needs, and learner needs and translate them into effective learning solutions.
• Design, develop, deliver and maintain learner-centered compliance learning programs for new-in-role and annual required training using instructional design, learning experience design, and adult learning principles.
• Consult with stakeholders to clarify learning needs, intended outcomes, audiences, and requirements and recommend effective approaches that balance compliance obligations with learner experience and learning effectiveness.
• Shape and evolve the enterprise compliance learning strategy and approach by applying learning expertise, learner insights, and emerging practices.
• Coordinate implementation activities, communications, assignments, timelines, and stakeholder engagement required for successful enterprise delivery.
• Establish and monitor success measures, using learner feedback, completion data, stakeholder insights, and other available measures to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain learning content and programs to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, accessible, and aligned with evolving business and regulatory requirements.

Learning Partnership, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the primary Learning & Development partner for designated stakeholder groups, building strong relationships and developing an understanding of their priorities, challenges, and evolving learning needs.
• Consult with leaders and stakeholders on learning requests, recommend appropriate approaches, and connect partners with broader Learning & Development resources and expertise when needed.
• Facilitate select virtual and in-person learning experiences, workshops, and programs.
• Partner across Learning & Development, learning technology, and other enterprise functions to deliver cohesive and scalable learning experiences.
• Contribute to broader Enterprise L&D priorities and projects based on organizational needs and individual skills, experience, and areas of expertise.
• Leverage learning technologies and emerging tools, including AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, scalability, and learner experience.
• Contribute to the evolution of Enterprise L&D by sharing insights, improving processes, and advancing learning practices.
• Stay informed on learning trends, emerging technologies, and relevant practices and apply new ideas where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Learning & Development, instructional design, learning program management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting compliance, regulatory, legal, risk, or other required learning programs.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning experience design.
• Demonstrated experience developing digital learning content using Articulate 360 or similar learning development tools.
• Experience managing learning programs or projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong communication, consulting, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage priorities, identify issues, and move work forward in an evolving environment.
• Experience using data, feedback, and other measures to evaluate learning effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage work where accuracy, consistency, and timely execution are critical.
• Strong learning agility, curiosity, and continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide compliance, regulatory, legal, risk, or governance-related initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools or other emerging technologies to enhance learning design, development, or delivery.

*Internal Securian Financial job title for this position is Learning & Development Sr. Analyst*

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. #LI-Hybrid

Preferred Skills:

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Environmental Health & Sustainability
• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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