Manager, Instructional Design

Responsibilities

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How you’ll make an impact:

As the Manager, Instructional Design you'll play a critical role in shaping the learning culture and driving the professional growth of our contact center agents. By designing and developing innovative, scalable learning solutions, you will empower employees across the organization to unlock their full potential and excel in a dynamic media and entertainment environment. Additionally, you'll transform complex concepts into engaging, accessible learning experiences by collaborating closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders, ensuring training content drives meaningful knowledge transfer and business results.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and development of scalable learning programs and materials across a variety of modalities (e-learning, virtual instructor-led, in-person, blended, etc.)
• Manage end-to-end instructional design processes, including needs analysis, curriculum design, content development, deployment, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), HR Business Partners, and cross-functional teams to translate complex concepts into engaging learning solutions.
• Leverage learning technology tools (LMS, authoring tools, digital platforms) to deliver and manage training content.
• Develop measurement strategies to assess learning impact and effectiveness, using data to inform iteration and improvement.
• Stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in instructional design, adult learning theory, and workplace education.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Learning & Development, Education, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 years of experience in instructional design and curriculum development, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Proven experience managing the design of scalable and engaging learning programs.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in learning design tools (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, etc.) and familiarity with LMS platforms (e.g., Workday Learning, Cornerstone, etc.) preferred.
• Preferred experience working within a fast-paced, creative, or media/entertainment environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring instructional designers or learning consultants preferred.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.
• Passion for innovation in digital learning and learner experience.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $105,000 to $129,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

Salary : $105,000 - $129,000