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Sr. Learning Architect is responsible for the daily operations of our learning management system, Ace Learning Place. This position is focused on our developing and implementing digital learning strategies that continue to elevate our red-vested heroes and provide them all the tools they need to deliver on Ace's brand promise. The Sr. Learning Architect will design and implement digital learning strategies focused on continuous process improvement and enhanced user experience. This position serves as a functional expert on learning technology and digital learning trends for our 100,000 red-vested heroes to deliver on the Ace helpful brand promise each and every day.
What you'll do: - Lead architect of new initiatives in Ace Learning Place focused on enhancing and optimizing the learner experience.
- Supervise (2) LMS Administrators who support our retailers with Ace Learning Place via phone, email, and webinars .
- Analyze data and recommend reporting to support strategic goals and objectives. Use external data sources such as Google Analytics and ADW to provide additional insight into retailer usage and engagement in Ace Learning Place.
- Collaborate with Ace IT on Ace Learning Place projects and enhancements requiring internal Ace development. Provide LMS requirements and prepare LMS data for testing. Test and ensure deliverables pass User Acceptance Testing. Create LMS reporting needs per project specifications.
- Implement system configuration and provide technical direction/support for new and existing data and application program interfaces to/from Ace Learning Place.
- Define requirements for new functionality in partnership with a third-party developer. Test and ensure deliverables meet Ace specifications.
- Review and help prioritize new system enhancements by our LMS software provider , Saba . Implement configuration of the software for new functionality in the Sandbox for testing and to support retailer pilots . Assess impact of enhancements to retailers and assist in creating training materials as needed. Determine how new functionality can best support Ace's red-vested heroes in-store.
- Execute a data maintenance plan to ensure the integrity of Ace Learning Place data.
- Continually improve and enhance our retailer's learning experience through a mobile strategy.
Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies: Experience and Technical Requirements: - 7 + years of experience coordinating programs using a learning management system. Saba experience strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in database management and reporting tools
- LMS Mobile strategy experience preferred
- Demonstrated supervisory experience leading others
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office 365 suite
- Proven analytical skills
- Proven organizational skills
- Demonstrated project management experience managing multiple projects concurrently
- Experience implementing new learning solutions based on the learning & development needs of the customer
- Creative curiosity and the ability to continually challenge and improve processes;
- Adult learning gamification a plus
Compensation Details: $117900-$147000 per year
Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
- Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
- Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
- 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
- Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
- Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
- We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
- We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
- Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
- Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
- Adoption cost reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
- Identity theft protection
Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.
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Equal Opportunity EmployerAce Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
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