Director, Operations Learning Enablement

College Board

$80K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in learning operations, process management, program enablement, or project management within a matrixed organization.
  • Strong experience in building scalable governance frameworks and optimizing learning or knowledge systems, ideally with LMS platforms like LearnUpon.
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and translate business processes into actionable workflows.
  • Proficiency in Confluence, JIRA, Articulate 360, and project management tools like Asana or Smartsheet.
  • Familiarity with content authoring tools and AI integrations.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and change management skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a mix of big-picture vision and tactical execution.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze learning delivery processes to identify and implement standard workflows for efficiency.
  • Create process documentation and SOPs for content development and deployment across teams.
  • Improve usability and accessibility of learning experiences delivered via LMS.
  • Collaborate with teams to turn complex processes into actionable learner-ready assets.
  • Lead the design and oversight of governance policies for learning content and systems.
  • Establish clear alignment of learning-related requests with enterprise goals through prioritization processes.
  • Manage cross-functional learning enablement projects from planning to launch evaluation.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility with options for hybrid in-office days.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Comprehensive package designed to help employees thrive.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
  • Encouragement to experiment with emerging technologies and AI-driven solutions.
Full Job Description
Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.

Type: This is a full-time position

About the Opportunity

The Operations Division is modernizing how we deliver learning solutions to enable high-impact, user-centered experiences. We are seeking a Director of Learning Process Enablement to serve as a collaborative translator and facilitator, bridging the gap between product design, systems implementation, and operational process delivery. This role will lead the enablement strategy for our Operations Division, ensuring learning initiatives are aligned with business goals, scalable across functions, and foster engagement through learning-centered design. The Director of Learning Enablement will work closely with Operations and instructional design teams, platform/product owners, process owners, technology, and subject matter experts to develop training experiences and support adoption of products and tools. This role requires a strong strategic process facilitator who is capable of building efficient workflows, collaborating broadly within a busy environment, and build stakeholder buy-in.

In this role, you will:

1. Learning Process Enablement & Optimization (40%)

  • Analyze end-to-end learning delivery processes and identify opportunities to standardize workflows, prioritize processes, and increase efficiency.


  • Develop process documentation, SOPs, and enablement toolkits that standardize how content is developed, approved, and deployed across teams.


  • Lead initiatives to improve the usability, accessibility, and performance of learning experiences delivered via LMS and related systems.


  • Collaborate with Operations, Product and Program partners to convert complex processes into learner-ready assets and workflows aligned to organizational goals.


2. Governance and Standards Stewardship (30%)

  • Lead the design, implementation and oversight of learning content and systems governance policies including content lifecycle, training repository updates, and content revision SOPs.


  • Establish intake and prioritization processes for learning-related requests ensuring clear alignment with enterprise and learning goals.


  • Serve as a liaison to Operations, Product and Program teams to ensure processes remain smooth, systems are nimble and efficient with governance structures established by the Ops L&D and Knowledge Management teams.


  • Monitor and report on training creation, engagement, and user feedback to establish impact measurements for ongoing metrics and to inform strategic updates.


3. Learning Lifecycle Management (30%)

  • Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of cross-functional learning enablement projects from intake to post-launch.


  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies for enablement initiatives and process enhancements.


  • Lead stakeholder forums and working groups to ensure transparency, accountability, and shared ownership in enablement projects.


About You

  • 5+ years of experience in learning operations, process management, program enablement, or project management within a matrixed organization.


  • Strong track record in building scalable governance frameworks and optimizing learning or knowledge systems (preferably LMS platforms like LearnUpon).


  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate business processes into actionable workflows and enablement plans.


  • Proficiency in tools such as Confluence, JIRA, Articulate 360, and project management systems (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, or MS Project).


  • Knowledgeable in content authoring tools with AI integrations and review processes.


  • Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder facilitation, and change management methodology and skills.


  • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance big-picture planning with tactical execution.


  • Proven ability to build relationships and influence others to action


  • The ability to travel 4-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business.


All roles at College Board require:

  • A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work


  • Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.


  • Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal


  • A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.


  • A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.


  • A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success


  • Authorization to work in the United States


About Our Process

  • Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.


  • While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.


What We Offer

At College Board, we offer more than a paycheck- we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We're a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.

A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation

  • The hiring range for this role is $80,000-$130,000.


  • Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.


  • We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.


  • We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.


You'll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it's like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.

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