Instructional Design Specialist

Join a High-Performance Culture That Drives Innovation and Excellence

At Vertiv, we don’t just hire talent—we cultivate leaders who drive innovation and engage teams to push the limits of what’s possible. As a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, we are scaling up to meet the demands of AI, data centers, and next-gen technology—and we need bold, high-performing individuals like YOU to take us to the next level.

Why Vertiv? 

• High-Performance Culture: We empower you to think big, execute with excellence, and deliver impact. Our performance-driven mindset rewards those who challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change. Over 50 CEO Awards are given annually to recognize top talent moving the needle forward. 
• Leadership Without Limits: Leadership at Vertiv goes beyond just titles—it’s about accountability, trust, and ownership. Our leaders engage and drive with collaboration, innovation, and customer-centric thinking, setting the foundation for an action-focused culture. 
• Limitless Growth & Learning: We believe in continuous development. Whether through rotational programs or high-impact projects, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your expertise and grow your career. 
• A Place for Everyone: Our commitment to inclusion ensures that all employee’s unique strengths and perspectives are valued. Your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your success is celebrated.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Instructional Designer serves as a seasoned individual contributor responsible for leading the instructional design strategy and execution of complex learning initiatives that support organizational priorities across Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Product Management, New Product Development and Introduction, Services, Sales, and Operations. This role collaborates with senior stakeholders, business leaders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to identify business needs, recommend learning strategies, and develop scalable learning solutions aligned to performance outcomes.

Working with a high degree of independence, the Lead Instructional Designer leads complex projects of large scope and has a business impact. This role develops innovative learning solutions, influences stakeholders on instructional strategy and delivery approaches, and provides expert guidance throughout the learning lifecycle. The Lead Instructional Designer serves as a trusted consultant, mentor, and point of contact for instructional design initiatives while helping establish best practices, support quality standards, and scalable development processes across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the instructional design strategy and execution for complex, high-visibility learning initiatives using the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate methodology.
• Consult with business leaders, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to define learning strategies aligned to organizational goals and performance outcomes.
• Conduct advanced learners, needs, task, and topic analyses to identify root performance challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Define learning architectures, learning pathways, instructional strategies, evaluation approaches, and technology recommendations for complex programs.
• Design and develop sophisticated learning solutions including eLearning, simulations, videos, instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, assessments, and performance support tools.
• Lead projects involving multiple stakeholders, complex requirements, competing priorities, and significant organizational impact.
• Provide strategic guidance and consultation to stakeholders regarding learning methodologies, instructional approaches, scope, risks, and resource requirements.
• Influence decision-making through effective communication, stakeholder management, and instructional design expertise.
• Develop innovative and precedent-setting solutions to address challenging learning and performance needs.
• Establish and promote best practices, standards, templates, and quality assurance processes across instructional design projects.
• Analyze learning metrics, assessment data, and evaluation results to recommend continuous improvement initiatives and demonstrate training effectiveness.
• Mentor and coach instructional designers and contribute to onboarding, professional development, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Serve as a point of contact and trusted resource for the instructional design team when leadership support is needed.
• Contribute to department-level process improvements, strategic initiatives, and operational effectiveness efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Instructional Design, Education, Adult Learning, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive instructional design, learning and development, training, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex learning initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and enterprise-level business impact.
• Expert knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, learning strategy, evaluation methods, and performance consulting.
• Extensive experience developing learning solutions for both technical and non-technical business functions.
• Advanced stakeholder relationship management and consulting skills, including experience influencing business decisions and driving alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects from analysis through implementation and evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency with instructional design and multimedia development tools such as Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, Vyond, Camtasia, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar technologies.
• Strong project leadership, facilitation, communication, technical writing, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience supporting global learning initiatives and localization-ready content.
• Professional certifications such as CPTD, ATD, PMP, Certified Instructional Designer, or similar certifications preferred.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying for or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it

• Act with urgency

• Foster a customer-first mindset

• Think big and execute

• Lead by example

• Drive continuous improvement

• Learn and seek out development

• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com