Senior Specialist, Learning and Development

Ford Motor Company

. Demonstrate expertise in learning and development, including needs analysis, curriculum development, delivery mechanisms, and training delivery .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in instructional design and adult learning principles to create effective learning experiences. Proficient in project management, stakeholder communication, and the use of authoring tools to develop comprehensive training solutions.

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Instructional DesignAdult Learning PrinciplesProject ManagementAuthoring Tools ExperienceLearning Management System (LMS)

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentNeeds AnalysisTraining DeliveryLearning EvaluationPerformance Gap Identification

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsCreative ThinkingProblem-SolvingStakeholder CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Articulate RiseStorylineCanvaCamtasiaLearning Management System (LMS)

Industry Keywords

Learning And DevelopmentOrganizational DevelopmentTraining Needs AssessmentDigital Learning ContentProgram Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Demonstrate expertise in learning and development, including needs analysis, curriculum development, delivery mechanisms, and training delivery
Coach and guide senior leaders on training and team skill development
Provide advisory and consultation services on end-to-end employee training needs
Conduct needs analyses, identify performance gaps, and recommend learning solutions
Apply adult learning principles and instructional design models to create learning experiences
Create and maintain participant guides, job aids, infographics, instructor guides, presentations, videos, and digital learning content
Use content-authoring, multimedia, and AI tools to develop learning solutions
Build and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Design and conduct program evaluations
Communicate with stakeholders, subject-matter experts, and team members regarding requirements, progress, and project risks
Support continuous improvement of the learning management system, including learning pathways, course access, and reporting
Maintain accurate training records and assess program effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Instructional Design, Learning Technology, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or any other related discipline, or commensurate work experience
Minimum 5 years of work experience with a Master’s degree or 8 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Learning and Development or a related field
Experience with authoring tools such as Articulate Rise, Storyline, Canva, or Camtasia
Instructional design and adult learning principles
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
Project planning and project management
Creative thinking and problem-solving
Stakeholder communication and collaboration
Learning evaluation and analytical skills
Experience using a learning management system (LMS)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up childcare
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day