Cognizant

Global Training Lead

Cognizant$100K — $109K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Instructional Design, Education, or related field
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and make data-driven decisions
  • Expertise in adult learning theories and instructional design models
  • Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and authoring tools
  • 5-7+ years in Learning & Development or instructional design, including 2-3 years in a leadership role

Responsibilities

  • Implement learning framework using Gagné's principles and the ADDIE method
  • Design and introduce standards and guidelines for content creation
  • Oversee development of advanced content and its hosting in the LMS
  • Modify existing content according to the new learning framework
  • Monitor and ensure training sessions are executed on schedule
  • Conduct weekly governance calls with trainers to review performance
  • Facilitate regular team and leadership reviews

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Lead for a team of Trainers to spearhead the design and delivery of high-impact learning experiences. In this role, you will not only oversee the creation of training content but also mentor a team of specialists to ensure our organization stays ahead of rapidly evolving skills gaps. You will be the primary advocate for a culture of lifelong learning, leveraging both proven instructional frameworks and emerging AI technologies.

Responsibilities
• Implement the learning framework (based on Gagné's Nine principles of adult learning and following the ADDIE method) through a well-designed template for content creation by Client SMEs.
• Roll out the end-to-end process flow, including introducing and implementing a set of standards, guidelines, etc. Publish the template and socialize it with Client SMEs and the Training Team
• Ensure new advanced content development is completed and hosted in the LMS.
• Modify and maintain existing content as per the learning framework implemented
• Ensure all training batches are executed as per schedule; performance is tracked and monitored
• Conduct weekly governance calls with trainers to monitor training schedules, performance, and issues.
• Conduct regular team and leadership reviews.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• The ability to navigate ambiguity and make data-driven decisions.
• Mastery of adult learning theories, curriculum development, and instructional design models.
• Deep experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and authoring tools.
• Typically 5-7+ years in L&D or instructional design, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.

Compensation

Annual Rate: $100,000-$109,500 per year, depending on experience and other qualifications.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Cognizant

TriZetto is Powering Integrated Healthcare Management. With technology solutions touching more than half the U.S. population today, TriZetto is uniquely positioned to drive the convergence of core benefit administration, care management and constituent engagement. TriZetto provides premier information technology solutions that enable payers and other constituents in the healthcare supply chain to improve the coordination of benefits and care for healthcare consumers.

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Learn more about Cognizant
Size
340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$16.6 billion
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