Senior Associate Learning and Development

Guidehouse; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working environment

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is seeking an experienced instructional designer to create engaging training programs. The role involves designing instructor-led training materials and facilitating training sessions. Candidates should have a minimum of three years in instructional design, experience with LMS administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint. A strong ability to adapt communication styles and facilitate for various audiences is essential. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an instructional designer.
• Experience facilitating training for various audience levels.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt communication styles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engaging instructor-led training materials.
• Conduct training needs assessments with internal leaders.
• Facilitate training sessions with high engagement.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Teams

Proficiency in Office 365 applications

Excellent interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Learning Management Systems administration

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Family

Learning & Development (India)

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

• With minimal supervision, designs and develops effective, engaging and visually on brand instructor‑led/virtual instructor‑led projects from start to finish to meet deadlines as assigned.
• Works with internal business segment leaders and SMEs to conduct training needs assessments to identify training gaps and to help inform potential training solutions.
• Writes learning objectives and course module and lesson content that ensures mastery of learning objectives.
• Applies adult learning principles and techniques to create instructional design documents and instructor/facilitator/participant materials.
• Facilitates and presents virtually and in‑person in a highly professional and engaging manner.
• Works closely with SMEs and other L&D team members as needed to share knowledge and maintain a well‑organized, timely and high‑quality work product.
• In partnership with the Internal Communications team, writes training communications to generate awareness of and drive registration for courses to various internal audiences via email, intranet and newsletter.
• Ensures matters related to internal and external clients or partners are handled in a customer‑focused manner – creates positive lasting impressions with high quality, prompt, and courteous service.
• Works collaboratively with teammates to implement Guidehouse branding, design practices and L&D department procedures throughout the design, development, and delivery of instructor‑led/virtual instructor‑led project materials.
• Assists with the maintenance and upkeep of current custom instructor‑led/virtual instructor‑led project materials, including regular file back‑ups to Authoring Repository and other designated locations/media devices.
• Works with the Learning Management Systems (LMS) Administration team to create courses in the system, track completions, and capture participant feedback to ensure courses are administered correctly and improvements are made.
• Maintains a current advanced technical skillset with proficiency in software such as Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SnagIt.
• Identifies and solves a variety of problems of greater scope and complexity.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and works accordingly to get the job done.
• Willing and capable of learning new software design/development tools.
• Takes on other duties as assigned and as needed with a positive and willing attitude.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree is required.
• At least 3 years of experience as an instructional designer/facilitator supporting internal customers.
• At least 3 years of experience facilitating/presenting behavioral and soft‑skills training on a variety of topics to audiences ranging from junior employees to senior executives.
• At least 3 years writing training communications to various internal audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to align and adapt communication style to fit target audiences.
• Experience using Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint.
• Experience with LMS administration (preferred but not required).
• Skilled in building relationships with business leaders and other key stakeholders, establishing credibility as an effective partner, and leveraging internal subject matter experts for task and content analysis.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Office 365 applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, consensus building and stakeholder management skills.
• Translates metrics, research and trends into actionable insights.
• Leverages project management and change management tools and frameworks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed, including occasional travel.
• Effectively identifies, assesses, tracks and mitigates issues and risks at multiple levels.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, fast‑growing organization.
• Detail oriented with established ability to effectively handle multiple priorities while honoring commitments to deliver high quality results.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to changing environment and shifting priorities.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Certifications on instructional design or any other behavioral training certifications such as NLP or DISC.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Fair Chance

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance, including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Accommodation

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