Instructional Design
Project/Program Lead
Role Overview
Program or project leads within instructional design work as curriculum designers and have additional responsibilities for program development and management. They may have responsibilities for building relationships with stakeholders and assessing learning analytics.
Common Job Titles
- Senior Instructional Designer
- Instructional Design Manager
- Instructional Design Program Manager
- Instructional Design Project Manager
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Overview
| Instructional designers who serve as program or project leads within their departments will have oversight for key parts of the instructional design process within their team and the broader talent development function. They may serve as the senior person on a team of designers, be responsible for stakeholder input and data analysis, and help develop learning programs and strategies. These professionals layer in strategic and management responsibilities to their instructional design portfolios. It is common that people in these roles may be considered high-potential team members, and the role of program or project lead can be seen as a growth opportunity for them. |
Responsibilities
- Writing Learning Objectives
- Designing Learning Activities
- Collaborating With SMEs
- Creating Training Presentations
- Developing Digital Content
- Implementing Feedback From Learners
- Developing Scripts
- Writing Curriculum
- Creating Training Handouts/Materials
- Supporting Accessibility
- Performing Needs Analysis
- Researching New Learning Technologies
- Writing Learning Assessments
- Developing Storyboards
- Assessing Data for Learning Objectives
- Building Relationships With Employees
- Program Management
- Communicating About Learning Initiatives
- Developing Learning Programs/Strategies
Other Skills
- Instructional Design Models
- E-Learning Development
- Scriptwriting
- Multimedia Development & Production
- Curriculum Development
- Technical Writing
- Advanced Project Management
- Needs Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Learning Design
- Storyboarding/Prototyping
- Content Curation
- SME Management
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Assessment Writing
- AI Tools Familiarity/Proficiency
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Technology Implementation
- Program Evaluation
- Reporting & Analytics
Average Salary Range
$90,000-110,000/year
Level
Project/Program Lead
Activities
- Analyzing Data
- Applying Adult Learning Principles
- Change Management
- Communication
- Creating Training Materials
- Designing Learning Solutions
- Evaluation
- Needs Analysis
- Project Management
- Providing/Implementing Feedback
- Strategic Planning
- AI Tools Familiarity/Proficiency
Roles that transition well
- K-12 Teachers/Educators
- Higher Education
- Academic Administration
- Psychology/Counseling
Career Profiles for this Role
Meet KristyI balance leadership responsibilities with the creative process of designing impactful, learner-centered experiences.
Overview
| Instructional designers who serve as program or project leads within their departments will have oversight for key parts of the instructional design process within their team and the broader talent development function. They may serve as the senior person on a team of designers, be responsible for stakeholder input and data analysis, and help develop learning programs and strategies. These professionals layer in strategic and management responsibilities to their instructional design portfolios. It is common that people in these roles may be considered high-potential team members, and the role of program or project lead can be seen as a growth opportunity for them. |
Responsibilities
- Writing Learning Objectives
- Designing Learning Activities
- Collaborating With SMEs
- Creating Training Presentations
- Developing Digital Content
- Implementing Feedback From Learners
- Developing Scripts
- Writing Curriculum
- Creating Training Handouts/Materials
- Supporting Accessibility
- Performing Needs Analysis
- Researching New Learning Technologies
- Writing Learning Assessments
- Developing Storyboards
- Assessing Data for Learning Objectives
- Building Relationships With Employees
- Program Management
- Communicating About Learning Initiatives
- Developing Learning Programs/Strategies
Other Skills
- Instructional Design Models
- E-Learning Development
- Scriptwriting
- Multimedia Development & Production
- Curriculum Development
- Technical Writing
- Advanced Project Management
- Needs Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Learning Design
- Storyboarding/Prototyping
- Content Curation
- SME Management
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Assessment Writing
- AI Tools Familiarity/Proficiency
- Stakeholder Management
- Change Management
- Strategic Planning
- Technology Implementation
- Program Evaluation
- Reporting & Analytics
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