Talent Management Instructional Designer - Remote

Sonatype is the software supply chain management company. We're on a mission to change how the world innovates by making software development easier. From running the world's largest repository of Java open-source components (Maven Central) to inventing componentized software development and then software supply chain management to creating the only solution that stops malicious open-source malware in its tracks, we're constantly leading the industry while helping thousands of customers manage open source every day.

Already used by 15 million developers, we have lofty goals for our technology to be in the hands of every engineering team. And we need you to do that. Join us!

Learn more at www.sonatype.com.

Are you an extraordinary instructional designer that wants an exciting environment to build outstanding content to help individuals and teams be more successful? If so, you also need to have passion, modesty, intellectual curiosity and humor. We work hard. We surround ourselves with people that are hardworking and strive to be better every day.

While we want serious experience around serious instructional design skills, we also want someone that is agile and willing to try new things like facilitation, building employer brand, and improving our Sonatype employee experience.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

• Applies relevant instructional design and Adult Learning Theory into content development to course materials.
• Identifies appropriate training media, training formats, and blended courses to accommodate different learning styles and training audiences (onsite and virtual).
• Assists in conducting in-depth job-task analysis and needs assessment to identify learning objectives and develop a learning strategy.
• Applies design strategies and team design standards when developing course materials: Google Slides, hands-on activities, simulations, facilitator guides, online courses, job aids.
• Demonstrates agility and flexibility when crafting for programs in development and when business needs change.
• Consults with business partners to figure out focus of training to aid the employee’s success on the job.
• Works with business unit(s) subject matter authorities (SMEs) and other team members to learn about products and processes for crafting course materials.
• Works as part of an educational team and business partners to assess learning outcomes.
• Implement courses and curriculum improvements based on auditing and business unit feedback.
• Monitors course delivery and program efficiency to ensure learning outcomes are achieved.

Who you are:

• 4+ years proven track record in delivering training or supporting the development of training materials or relevant informative work at the master’s level.
• Must have proven experience working designing training for a variety of learning modalities such as instructor-led training, online learning, and virtual learning environments.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication.
• Apply project management techniques.
• Possess a proven understanding of learning management systems.
• Works collaboratively with other team members and across various departments and business units in a fast-paced environment leading multiple and concurrent demands.
• Proficient in the use of rapid online learning tools such as Articulate 360.
• Willingness to and flexibility to travel up to 5%
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field is helpful.
• Formal coursework in learning design and adult learning theory with a clear ability to translate that knowledge into developing quality training solutions.

Things we're proud of:

• 2023 Forrester Leader in SCA
• #1 ranked SCA
• 2022 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Leader Award: Sonatype earned Frost & Sullivan’s 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award in Development and Operations (DevOps) Security.
• NVTC 2022 Cyber Company of the Year: Sonatype was named Commercial Cyber Company of the Year and a Capital Cyber Award-winner by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
• 2022 Annual Peer Award: Sonatype’s Nexus Lifecycle won a PeerSpot Silver Peer Award as a leading Enterprise Technology solution in the Software Composition Analysis category.
• 2022 Best in Biz Award: Sonatype CEO Wayne Jackson was recognized as a Silver Winner in the Best in Biz Awards' Executive of the Year category.
• Tech Ascension Awards: Sonatype was named the Best DevOps Security Solution for Nexus Lifecycle and Nexus Firewall (Software Composition Analysis).
• BuiltIn Best Places to Work: Sonatype was named to the Washington DC 100 Best Places to Work list and Washington DC Best Midsize Places to Work list.
• Company Wellness Week - We shut down company operations for a week to enable all employees to spend time pursuing personal growth and enjoying much needed and deserved rest.
• Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups
• Parental Leave Policy
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

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At Sonatype, we value diversity and inclusivity. We offer perks such as parental leave, diversity and inclusion working groups, and flexible working practices to allow our employees to show up as their whole selves. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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