Global Training Lead

You will lead a global team of trainers, standardize how learning content is created, and make sure training is delivered on schedule. This is a player-coach role: you will manage and mentor the team while staying hands-on in content design and quality review. You will also help us evaluate where AI can speed up content development and personalize learning.

Location – Cupertino, CA. Candidate must be available to work onsite.

In this role, you will:

•Implement a content-creation framework based on ADDIE and Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction, with templates SMEs can use independently

•Publish standards and guidelines, and socialize them with SMEs and the training team

•Oversee new content development and make sure it is hosted in the LMS

•Update existing content to align with the new framework

•Ensure all training batches run on schedule, with performance tracked and monitored

•Lead weekly governance calls with global trainers to review schedules, performance, and issues

•Hold regular team and leadership reviews

•Coach and develop trainers through 1:1s, observation, and growth plans

•Pilot AI-assisted tools for content development and personalization

What you need to have to be considered:

•5-7+ years in L&D or instructional design, including 2-3+ years in a leadership role

•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in instructional design, education, organizational development, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

•Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, curriculum development, and instructional design models

•Hands-on experience with an LMS and authoring tools

•Experience leading distributed, multi-time-zone teams

•Ability to make data-driven decisions when requirements are unclear

•Strong empathy and “sense making”: turning complex information into clear direction

These will help you stand out:

•Experience with generative AI in content development

•Familiarity with specific LMS platforms and authoring tools (e.g., [Cornerstone, Docebo, Articulate, Captivate])

•Knowledge of evaluation models such as Kirkpatrick

•Familiarity with Malcolm Knowle’s andragogy (adult learning principles)

We are excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Do not hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

At Cognizant, beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer excellent benefits such as

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

•Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

•Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

•401(k) plan and contributions

•Long-term/Short-term Disability

•Paid Parental Leave

•Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.