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P6
INST.GEN.P6
Principal
Instructional Design

Principal

INST.GEN.P6

P6P6 — Principal Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Develop organizational learning architecture, integrate emerging learning technologies.

Level
P6 · P6 — Principal Professional · 12–18 yrs
Function · Focus
Instructional Design · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Develop organizational learning architecture, integrate emerging learning technologies.

The story of this role

Who does this work

The Instructional Designer, an expert in crafting engaging learning experiences, who wants to empower others through effective education.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Learners struggle to absorb and apply knowledge effectively due to poorly designed educational materials.
  • The internal problem: The Instructional Designer feels frustrated and overwhelmed when they see learners face difficulties and disengagement.
  • Why it matters: Everyone deserves access to quality education that inspires and fosters growth, yet many learning experiences fall short of this ideal.

The plan

  1. 1. Assess the needs of the learners to identify specific knowledge gaps and learning objectives.
  2. 2. Apply educational theories and design principles to create structured and engaging learning materials.
  3. 3. Utilize active learning strategies that promote participation and retention.
  4. 4. Implement and test the learning experience, gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
  5. 5. Monitor learner progress and outcomes to ensure effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary.

What's at stake

Learners remain disengaged and confused by the materials, leading to poor performance. The instructional design process becomes rushed and unfocused, resulting in ineffective educational experiences.

Success looks like

Learners demonstrate improved understanding and retention of material. Educational programs lead to measurable performance improvements and satisfaction.

Summary

Develop organizational learning architecture, integrate emerging learning technologies.

Level — P6 — Principal Professional

Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level

Scope
Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems
Autonomy
Defines direction; minimal oversight
Complexity
Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future
Impact
Organization-wide
Decision rights
Sets technical strategy for a major area
Leadership
Recognized authority; multiplies many teams
Typical experience
12–18 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities8

  • Develop learning architecturecommonlevel
  • Integrate learning technologiescommonlevel
  • Lead organizational learning strategycommonlevel
  • Drive transformationcommonlevel
  • Evaluate and implement new technologiescommonlevel
  • Foster a culture of innovationcommonlevel
  • Ensure alignment with strategic goalscommonlevel
  • Mentor senior leaderscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Develop learning architecturecommonlevel
  • Integrate learning technologiescommonlevel
  • Lead organizational strategycommonlevel

Skills8

  • Learning architecturecommonlevel
  • Technology integrationcommonlevel
  • Strategic leadershipcommonlevel
  • Innovationcommonlevel
  • Mentorshipcommonlevel
  • Transformationcommonlevel
  • Goal alignmentcommonlevel
  • Leadershipcommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • Learning architecture frameworkscommonlevel
  • Technology integration strategiescommonlevel
  • Strategic leadership principlescommonlevel
  • Innovation in learningcommonlevel
  • Transformation processescommonlevel
  • Goal alignment strategiescommonlevel
  • Leadership developmentcommonlevel
  • Mentorship techniquescommonlevel

competency8

  • Driving transformationcommonlevel
  • High integritycommonlevel
  • Outstanding initiativecommonlevel
  • Learning architecture developmentcommonlevel
  • Technology integrationcommonlevel
  • Strategic Leadershipcommonlevel
  • Innovationcommonlevel
  • Mentorshipcommonlevel

qualification4

  • 15+ years of experiencecommonlevel
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related fieldcommonlevel
  • Experience in learning architecturecommonlevel
  • Proven leadership skillscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Instructional Design VIcommonmedium0.70
Instructional Design 6commonmedium0.66
Principal Instructional Designcommonmedium0.78
Instructional Designer VIcommonmedium0.70
Instructional Designer 6commonmedium0.66
Principal Instructional Designercommonmedium0.78
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O*NET / SOC

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