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About This Position
Job ID: R-000547
Location: United States Remote
Posting Type: Full time
Description:
SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that's transforming the global retail supply chain!
Position Summary:The Learning Technology Lead serves as the functional owner and product lead for the organization’s learning technology ecosystem. This role is responsible for executing the design, configuration, and ongoing optimization of learning platforms, with a primary focus on Workday Learning and its integration with adjacent learning tools.This role partners closely with Learning & Talent Development, HR Technology, and IT to translate learning strategy into scalable, well-governed system solutions that support employee development and business outcomes. As we explore emerging technologies, you’ll help evaluate and responsibly introduce AI-powered solutions, including assistants and lightweight agents that enhance in-the-flow-of-work learning and performance support.
This role is a blend of system management, system orchestration, and vendor partnership with the goal of enabling high-impact learning through thoughtful infrastructure and innovation.
What You'll Do:
Learning Technology Ownership
- Serve as the primary functional owner for Workday Learning, including configuration, testing, releases, and ongoing optimization
- Support the transition from Cornerstone to Workday Learning, including data migration, change impacts, and decommissioning planning
- Own and manage the broader learning and content technology ecosystem (e.g., Degreed, Training Orchestra, Donut, Ethena), ensuring tools work together cohesively
- Advocate for business needs in vendor interactions to influence product development to meet evolving needs
- Evaluate third-party content effectiveness and maintain content catalog hygiene in alignment with strategic goals
- Act as the primary point of contact for learning technology-related enhancements, issues, and roadmap planning in partnership with the Workday Technical Product Owner
Execution & Delivery
- Lead system implementation, upgrade, and sunsetting efforts with a clear plan and stakeholder alignment
- Translate learning and development requirements into system designs, configurations, and implementation plans. Balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term platform sustainability
- Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), release validation, and change readiness activities for learning technologies
- Partner with IT on integrations, security, and system health while retaining functional accountability
- Support rollout communications, adoption strategies, and change management in collaboration with internal enablement teams
Reporting & Insights
- Develop and maintain learning-related reports and dashboards (e.g., completion, adoption, engagement, effectiveness)
- Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of compliance and learning activity
- Partner with the Reporting Lead to ensure learning data aligns with enterprise reporting standards and analytics strategy
- Support data-informed decision-making for L&D leaders and stakeholders
Partnership & Governance
- Facilitate cross-functional governance forums to guide learning technology decisions and ensure alignment across decentralized learning teams
- Collaborate with L&D leaders to provide input on learning technology direction while owning execution
- Participate in HR Technology release management and change governance processes
- Manage learning technology vendors from a functional and roadmap perspective
Where You'll Work:
This role is hybrid from our Minneapolis, MN office or remote, based on the candidate’s location. For hybrid work, we Succeed Together through in-person collaboration, balanced with remote work to provide flexibility. For remote employees the role will require occasional travel for onboarding, training, meetings and/or corporate events, approximately 5-10%.
What You'll Bring:
- 5+ years of experience supporting learning technologies or HR systems
- Hands-on experience with Workday Learning or comparable LMS platforms (Workday experience strongly preferred)
- Understanding of learning ecosystems and how multiple platforms integrate and complement one another
- Experience translating business needs into system configuration and functional design
- Working knowledge of HR data, reporting, and analytics concepts
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a Workday implementation or post-go-live optimization
- Experience with additional Workday modules, such as Talent & Performance
- Familiarity with Degreed or learning experience platforms (LXPs)
- Experience supporting enterprise change and release cycles
- Comfort working in matrixed HR / IT environments
What We Offer:
At SPS Commerce, we are committed to ensuring that each employee's compensation reflects their unique experiences, performance, and skills in their role. The salary range for this role considers several factors, including education, relevant skills, work history, certifications, location, and more.
The annual salary range for this role is: $112,800- $174,800. The actual salary offered will be determined based on the factors listed above and may fall anywhere within the range. Additionally, you may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if granted, is based on individual and/or organizational performance.
SPS Commerce offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits are country-specific and aligned with local laws and market practices.
At SPS we power connections that drive the world of commerce forward, and our success depends on making strong decisions, fostering innovation, delivering unparalleled customer solutions, and driving outstanding business performance. We achieve this by creating an environment where every employee feels a true sense of belonging. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
We are committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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