Contract Instructional Designer

About the role

This role is primarily accountable for the design of a global training program to support one Magna Procurement strategy and standards. The position works across Divisions, Groups, and business experts to align a program that sets consistent baseline knowledge and strengthens commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Program Design: Consult with Business SMEs and Learning and Development (L&D) Team to conduct training needs assessment and identify critical knowledge and skills required for a set of key procurement roles.
• Define a scalable global training curriculum for each procurement role in accordance with Magna L&D design principles and standards.
• Design and develop training content (e.g., presentation material, participant material, facilitator guides, manager guides, job aids, etc.) following the ADDIE model, including a feedback process from SMEs and critical stakeholders at important design milestones.
• Using a blended approach, leverage up-to-date learning technology and multimedia tools (e.g., content authoring tools, virtual classroom, simulations, adaptive learning tools, audio, video, and graphics, etc.).
• Establish a process for maintaining and updating training material to ensure content is kept up to date, including any regional content customizations and language translations.
• Act as the central point of contact to manage the overall project and coordinate cross-group training activities.
• Establish a Procurement intranet site as a central entry point for all procurement-related training and resources.
• Establish a Procurement communication hub to share relevant information to division/group/category.
• Set up training evaluations consistent with L&D tools and processes at all levels of the Kirkpatrick model and identify areas for improvement based on evaluation results.
• Vendor Management (if applicable): Collaborate with external partners to deliver quality content that aligns to the program learning objectives, L&D design principles, standards, and overall L&D strategy.
• Work with external eLearning providers as needed to curate content to complement the program curricula.

Knowledge and Education

• Practical experience and expertise in Procurement and/or Supply Chain.
• Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design process, learning evaluation, and methods for measuring learning outcomes.
• University degree or college diploma in Business, Human Resources, Adult Education, or related experience.
• Expertise in content authoring, video creation, and graphics software (e.g., Articulate 360, video creation/editing tools, Adobe Captivate, and other graphic design tools).
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 applications.

Work Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in an Instructional Design role.
• 5+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement.
• Experience working in complex decentralized or matrix, multinational organizations is an asset.
• Experience in the automotive industry or manufacturing sector.

Skills and Competencies

• Enjoy a "hands-on" approach to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Able to translate broad or complex concepts into simple, practical terms for all types of audiences.
• Strong communication skills—verbal and written.
• Able to work through ambiguity and uncertainty to achieve objectives.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and consistently meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and committed to creating high-quality and engaging learning experiences.

Work Environment

• Normal office environment.
• Enjoy working collaboratively on a cross-functional, global team.
• Low demand for business travel (up to 5%).