Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Company Overview:

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represent a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Senior Learning & Development Specialist 

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly engaged and experienced Senior Learning and Development Specialist to join our Global L&D team.  This role is responsible for designing and delivering impactful learning solutions that strengthen manager capability, enhance organizational effectiveness, and improve employee engagement across a global workforce, in line with business goals and strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop engaging learning content for instructor-led, virtual, and blended learning formats aligned with organizational priorities.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual manager training programs, learning workshops, and development sessions.
• Lead the delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of core learning programs.
• Partner with internal teams to create learning and HR-related content for employee-facing platforms.
• Plan and support employee engagement initiatives that align with learning and development priorities.
• Contribute to initiatives and programs that support Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Partner with HR and business leaders to assess learning needs and develop practical, effective solutions.
• Use data, feedback, and program outcomes to measure learning effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.
• Administer and support the Learning Management System, including course setup, learner assignments, records management, reporting, troubleshooting, and ongoing system maintenance.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Learning and Development, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in Learning and Development.
• Strong instructional design and content development experience.
• Experience facilitating training programs and workshops; manager or leadership development experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with learning management systems, such as Workday and Cornerstone.
• Professional presence and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, including executives.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to complete other assignments and responsibilities as directed.
• Ability to travel occasionally, as required.
  

Key competencies and skills:

• Instructional design and adult learning expertise.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills across in-person and virtual environments.
• Learning needs analysis and solution design.
• Stakeholder partnership, collaboration, and communication.
• Project management, learning technology proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with course development and authoring tools, such as Articulate, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, and iSpring.

The Salary Range for this position is $100k – $120K. Actual salary offered to candidates will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.  MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call +1-978-656-2500 or email [email protected].  Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you.  We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
·         Health, dental, and vision insurance.
·         Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
·         Paid time off.
·         Professional development opportunities