Training Specialist 3

MW Partners is currently seeking a Training Specialist to work for our client who is a wellknown leading utilities company.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Perform needs assessments and job/task analyses including conducting focus groups and working with subject matter experts to analyze training needs and business requirements.
• Research design and develop training scope timeline and deliverables (e.g. PPTs job aids user guides quick reference guides elearning and virtual and instructorled training courses) and consult with clients to determine appropriate training solutions.
• Interpret and translate complex technical project information (e.g. functional specifications test scripts vendor documentation) into training material for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Manage client expectations make recommendations and communicate project status updates.
• Conduct SME focus groups/meetings to gather information for development
• Present/facilitate trainthetrainer sessions
• Manage multiple projects including scope milestones schedules deliverables and resources in support of training goals and objectives
• Problem solve troubleshoot and mitigate issues related to training roadblocks

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in education instructional design business or appropriate technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience designing and developing systems and/or technical course materials
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities to identify and frame issues synthesize information and translate information into training requirements and content. Attention to detail including the ability to analyze information from various sources.
• Demonstrated skills/experience in applying instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies (e.g. ADDIE SAM) to develop training materials
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint SnagIt and at least one eLearning software such as Articulate Storyline/Rise Adobe Captivate and Camtasia
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills including being adept at facilitating training (e.g. train the trainer)
• Demonstrated ability to interface and collaborate with internal/external clients management vendors stakeholders subject matter experts and team members to develop training solutions
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously including scope milestones schedules deliverables and resources.
• Flexible and adaptable to change comfortable with ambiguity and a demonstrated ability to work independently

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