Professional Development Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Manager Information Security

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Team Manager

Company:

Location: Wheaton, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Corporate Chef, Innovation - Away From Home

Company: Kraft Heinz

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

The Corporate Chef role at Kraft Heinz's Away From Home business involves shaping and executing culinary strategy, collaborating with the Sales team, and engaging with food professionals to drive business growth. Key responsibilities include creating product formulas, translating market trends into food concepts, leading professional culinary sessions, and managing key accounts. The ideal candidate should have a culinary or food science degree, 5-7 years of commercial culinary experience, and strong communication skills. The role requires travel up to 30% of the time and offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Sales Intern GSIP

Company:

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Verizon Sales Consultant

Company:

Location: Woodstock, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Operations Manager

Company:

Location: Deerfield, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Pricing Analytics Manager

Company:

Location: Northbrook, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Field Sales Representative (Manheim)

Company:

Location: Peoria, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Document Specialist

Company: RWE Clean Energy

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

RN - Home Health - PRN

Company:

Location: Springfield, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Product Management Analyst

Company:

Location: Mundelein, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Senior Finance Manager, M&A integration & Separation Management

Company: Kraft Heinz

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Kraft Heinz is offering a Senior Finance Manager position for Integration and Separation Management in their M&A Department. The role involves liaising with buyers and sellers, managing deal timelines, mobilizing cross-functional teams, and supporting quality management activities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree, minimum 5 years of project management experience, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. The company provides a comprehensive total rewards package, including healthcare benefits, wellbeing programs, and a performance-based bonus. The position is based in the Chicago office.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Professional Development roles by seniority?
Entry‑level Instructional Designers earn $55,000–$70,000 annually. Mid‑level L&D Managers command $80,000–$110,000. Senior Learning Technologists or Directors of Learning typically receive $120,000–$170,000, with bonuses and equity common in tech firms.
What skills and certifications are essential for a career in Professional Development?
Core skills include ADDIE and SAM frameworks, proficiency in LMS platforms (Cornerstone, SAP SuccessFactors, Moodle), eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Lectora), data analysis in Excel or Python, and learning analytics dashboards. Certifications such as ATD Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), Certified Instructional Designer/Developer (CIDD), and eLearning Guild credentials give a competitive edge.
Can Professional Development positions be performed remotely?
Yes, many PD roles are hybrid or fully remote. Remote teams rely on tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, LMS cloud services, and Articulate Cloud for content collaboration. Survey data shows 70% of L&D roles offer remote flexibility, especially in tech and consulting firms.
What does a typical career progression look like in Professional Development?
A common path starts as an Instructional Designer, advances to Lead Instructional Designer, then to Learning & Development Manager, followed by Director of Learning, and ultimately VP of Learning & Talent Development. Each step adds strategic responsibility, stakeholder engagement, and broader impact across the organization.
What are current industry trends shaping Professional Development?
Key trends include microlearning and bite‑size modules, gamification to boost engagement, AI‑driven personalized learning paths, immersive VR/AR simulations, competency‑based frameworks, learning experience platforms (LXP) that integrate social learning, and real‑time analytics to measure training ROI.

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