Lead Learning Consultant

Hitachi Solutions Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Learning Consultant to enhance client learning programs and drive transformation. This role involves designing and implementing comprehensive learning solutions, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and leading a team to achieve optimal results. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ERP training, particularly with Dynamics 365, and a strong background in developing learning strategies for large-scale projects. If you're passionate about learning and development, and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ERP training experience with Dynamics 365.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for client-facing roles.
• Experience in developing large-scale learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client learning programs from design to implementation.
• Align learning initiatives with business goals and manage milestones.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and deliver training solutions.

Skills

ERP training experience

Leadership abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Adaptability to new technologies

Education

Experience with Digital Adoption Platforms

Knowledge of learning methodologies

Fluency in English

Fluency in French or German

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Articulate

Camtasia

Lemon Learning

Job description

Hitachi Solutions Europe is a global Digital, Data and Technology consultancy, Microsoft Gold partner and Cloud Services partner, specialising in end-to-end transformation.

As a global consultancy firm working across the private and public sectors, we specialise in Dynamics 365 Business Applications, Power Platform, including Azure, Application Modernisation and Data & Analytics.

Our highly skilled team help drive improvements, creating efficiency and growth within organisations. We are committed to Microsoft technologies, with a mission to revolutionise modern businesses. To achieve this we employ the best, most dedicated talent to deliver outstanding technology solutions to both our local and global clients.

Job Description

We are growing our change management team and looking for a Lead Learning Consultant to join us on our exciting journey and join the Hitachi Solutions Europe family. This role will report to our Senior Learning Manager and deliver learning solutions to our clients.

As an experienced Learning Consultant, you have…

1. Overseeing comprehensive client learning programs from design, development, and implementation.
2. Prepare and deliver learning strategies based on our client's needs.
3. Develop and support the creation of the needs analysis, curriculum development, training delivery, and evaluation.
4. Strategically aligning learning initiatives with business goals and leading a learning consultant team to achieve optimal results.
5. Build strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
6. Support projects and project teams as the subject matter expert on learning specific areas.
7. Design, develop and implement learning solutions considering instructional design and learning theories.
8. Build rapport on projects with the relevant business team interfaces to facilitate learning development and delivery.
9. Ensure learning delivery milestones during the project are managed to time, cost and quality.
10. Help line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
11. Coordinate and collaborate closely with subject matter experts and business teams to maintain agreed-upon standards and adapt materials where appropriate.
12. Regular on-site client meetings to review training status, strategy, schedules, issues and mitigation measures jointly with the business.
13. Liaise with the Project Manager(s) to ensure training deliverables and project milestones are aligned and met.
14. Champion the Change Management Team and drive growth opportunities.

Qualifications

As an experienced Learning Consultant, you have…

1. 5+ years of ERP training experience, preferably with Dynamics 365.
2. A background in developing learning solutions on large scale, transformation projects including ERP systems implementations.
3. Credible client-facing personality.
4. Exhibits strong leadership abilities as a role model, partner and mentor to project teams and clients.
5. Experience working with Digital Adoption Platforms and e-learning solutions.
6. Experience working with Learning Management Systems.
7. Have an aptitude to adopt new technologies and processes easily.
8. Interpersonal skills: strong presentation / communication / facilitation skills (oral and written).
9. Relevant knowledge of learning and development methodologies.
10. The ability to exhibit strong leadership skills as a role model, partner and mentor to project teams and clients.
11. The ability to be results-focused with strong business acumen combined with analytical and structured thinking.
12. Personal commitment to improving your knowledge and skills.
13. Fluent in English verbal and written (must).
14. Familiarity with other relevant software packages such as Articulate, Camtasia, and Lemon Learning (advantage).
15. Fluent in French or German (advantage).
16. TAP qualified or Microsoft Certified Trainer (advantage).

Additional Information

The Hitachi Solutions Europe office is in London but our client offices are spread throughout the UK so candidates must be willing to travel and stay away from home during the working week.