Director, Learning Technology

Positively Partners

. Lead platform strategy, architecture and the technical roadmap for the National Council’s learning delivery ecosystem .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading learning technology platforms, including architecture, integration, and enhancements, while effectively managing teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing data and user feedback to drive platform improvements and support learning outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Learning Technology LeadershipPlatform Architecture and IntegrationAPI and Data Flow ManagementPeople Leadership and Team DevelopmentExperience with LMS/LXP Platforms

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Hard Skills

Learning Technology ProductsApplication ArchitectureAPIs and IntegrationsSCORM and xAPIRuby on RailsAWS Cloud EnvironmentPlatform ConfigurationLearning AnalyticsTechnical Roadmap ManagementCustom Learning Platforms

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCoaching and MentoringSimplifying AmbiguityStakeholder EngagementBuilding Accountability

Tools & Technologies

LearnUponAI-Assisted Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

NonprofitEducationPublic HealthMission-Driven EnvironmentGrant Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudRubyRuby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead platform strategy, architecture and the technical roadmap for the National Council’s learning delivery ecosystem
Partner with product and program teams to connect business goals and user needs with system improvements
Develop understanding of how National Council programs deliver learning through assessments, recommendations, competencies, outcomes, audience needs and program or grant requirements
Shape functional specifications, platform requirements, workflows, user stories and acceptance criteria
Make build, buy, configure and integrate decisions
Use learner feedback, platform data and operational insight to identify improvements
Develop measures to understand how platform enhancements support learning and business outcomes
Lead continued development and day-to-day operation of the platform
Partner on solution design, APIs and integrations, identity and access, data and analytics, security, accessibility, scalability, reliability and performance
Guide technical approaches and review solution designs
Maintain functional and technical documentation
Lead enhancements and releases through testing, change management and operational readiness
Develop intake and delivery planning practices with product and other partners
Translate between product, learning, program and technical teams
Manage external technology and development partners
Anticipate platform risks and dependencies and provide practical recommendations
Lead and develop a team of three, setting goals, coaching team members and building accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience owning, implementing or evolving learning technology products or platforms
Experience serving as a product owner, product manager, learning technology leader, systems lead or comparable role
Strong technical fluency with modern web applications and integrated platforms
Comfort discussing application architecture, APIs, integrations, data flows, SSO/IAM, environments, testing, security and release decisions
Working knowledge of LMS/LXP platforms, SCORM and/or xAPI, learning content, assessments, catalogs, credentials, reporting and learning analytics
Experience guiding developers, implementation partners or technology vendors
Experience managing a technical roadmap and leading enhancements or releases from discovery through measurement
Ability to understand complex workflows, simplify ambiguity and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
People leadership experience, including coaching, setting expectations and building accountability
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience with custom or highly configured learning platforms
Experience with Ruby on Rails or another modern web application framework
Hands-on ability to configure platforms, prototype solutions, work with APIs or make targeted application changes
Experience with AWS or another major cloud environment
Experience with LearnUpon or other commercial LMS/LXP platforms and integrating them with custom learning experiences
Experience in a nonprofit, association, education, public health or other mission-driven environment
Experience supporting learning programs shaped by grant, contractual, credentialing or reporting requirements
Comfort using AI-assisted development tools is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions after 1 year of service
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, floating holiday, bereavement and observed federal holidays
Parental support benefits, including adoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement and two weeks paid parental leave
Free unlimited Relias professional development courses
Annual professional development and tuition reimbursement funds
Calm Premium access