Overview:

The Sr. Instructional Designer will utilize proven instructional design methodologies to create learning solutions that meet audience learning styles, content topic area, and audience location that adhere to M&T Learning and Development quality standards. Apply adult learning theory and industry-recognized instructional design models (ADDIE, SAM, etc.) to design, develop, and maintain training content using multiple delivery modes; including blended, facilitator led, and web-based training solutions. In addition, the Sr. Instructional Designer will leverage various software development tools to design innovative training delivery methods.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with Learning Consultants, and Subject Matter Experts to conduct needs analyses for development of overarching training goals, requirements, and specific objectives to develop synchronous and asynchronous learning solutions
• Demonstrate expertise in the design and development of text, graphics, animations, simulations, and assessment instruments for training solutions
• Provide consultative services to engage with organizational leadership and determine performance needs
• Independently creates and manages development timelines and milestones to ensure all requirements are met to achieve project deliverables
• Demonstrate expertise in communication Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand
• Take a lead role as a change manager, deploying change management methods within the business for the successful implementation of learning solutions
• Identify appropriate measurement and evaluation strategies for learning solutions
• Leverage LMS data, as well as HR and business line performance metrics to demonstrate learning outcomes, and ROI to the business
• Ensure high quality curricula and instruction is maintained
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Ability to work independently to service business line requests and manage partner relationships Flexibility to work in an agile team structure

Ensures writing and grammar are flawless and appropriate for the intended audience

Ensures directions for assignments and navigation are clear and concise for the intended audience

Experience effectively interacting and working with senior management

Strong negotiation and influence skills

Assures all course components are published and functioning perfectly to the LMS

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Instructional Design and 5-7+ years’ experience in training and development or instructional design. In lieu of a degree or certification, a minimum of 9 years' relevant experience.

Advanced technical writing and editing skills required

Ability to author and edit content utilizing tools including Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills required

Critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis skills required

Excellent analytical and strategic planning skills

Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a deadline driven environment

Manage multiple projects at different stages, while meeting deadlines and quality standards Experience with Learning Management Systems

               

Education and Experience Preferred:

Advanced degree in Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, or Adult Education

Experience designing and creating web-based and/or video training for adult audiences leveraging Camtasia, Adobe Premier, Audacity, Vyond, and VideoScribe preferred

Experience in training and development, technology, financial and banking services preferred Provides oversight of work performed by external vendors as needed.

ATD certification preferred

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $0.00 - $0.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range appli