Work location – Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore

Mode – Work from office

Shift timing – 2 pm – 11 pm

Summary:

This individual is primarily focused on designing, implementing, and overseeing training programs and initiatives to enhance the knowledge, skills, and performance of project managers and project teams within an organization. This role involves a combination of training development, program management, and leadership responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Training Program Design: Developing comprehensive training programs and curricula to address the specific needs and goals of project managers and project teams. This includes identifying training objectives, designing learning materials, and selecting appropriate delivery methods.
2. Training Delivery: Conducting training sessions, workshops, and seminars to impart project management skills, methodologies, tools, and techniques. This involves utilizing various training methodologies such as classroom training, virtual training, e-learning modules, and hands-on exercises.
3. Training Evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of training programs through evaluations, feedback mechanisms, and performance metrics. Monitoring and analyzing project management performance to identify skill gaps and areas for improvement.
4. Project Management Coaching and Mentoring: Providing individual and group coaching sessions to project managers and project teams, offering guidance, feedback, and support to enhance their project management capabilities and performance.
5. Collaboration with Stakeholders: Collaborating with project managers, senior leaders, HR professionals, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment between training initiatives and overall business objectives. Coordinating with project managers to identify specific training needs and challenges within their teams.
6. Project Management Training Content Development: Creating and updating training materials, including presentations, manuals, job aids, and e-learning modules specific to project management. Keeping the content relevant, up-to-date, and engaging.
7. Continuous Learning and Development: Staying updated with industry best practices, project management methodologies, and emerging trends in project management. Attending conferences, workshops, and professional development programs to enhance personal knowledge and skills.

Education Requirements:

·Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years’ of hands on demonstrated experience in Training function in delivering and designing high performance Project Management Training programs.
• Experience of delivering Training services to Internal employees across America and Europe.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Competencies

1. Project Management Expertise: A deep understanding of project management principles, methodologies, frameworks (such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), and best practices is crucial. The specialist should possess extensive knowledge of project management concepts, tools, and techniques to effectively train and guide project managers and project teams.
2. Training and Instructional Design: Proficiency in instructional design and training methodologies is essential. The specialist should have the ability to design and develop engaging training programs and materials that cater to different learning styles and levels of project management experience.
3. Communication and Presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for delivering training sessions, facilitating workshops, and creating training materials. The specialist should be able to articulate complex project management concepts in a clear and concise manner.
4. Facilitation and Engagement: The ability to facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions is important. The specialist should create an inclusive learning environment, encourage participation, and foster collaboration among project managers and project teams.
5. Relationship Building: Building strong relationships with project managers, project teams, and stakeholders is vital. The specialist should be able to establish rapport, earn trust, and collaborate effectively with individuals at various levels within the organization.
6. Continuous Learning: A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends, methodologies, and advancements in project management is crucial. The specialist should actively seek professional development opportunities and stay informed about industry standards and practices.
7. Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary to identify training needs, assess performance gaps, and develop targeted training interventions. The specialist should be able to analyze project data, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improvement.
8. Technology and Tools: Proficiency in project management software tools, collaboration platforms, and e-learning platforms is beneficial. The specialist should be comfortable utilizing technology to enhance training delivery and provide virtual learning experiences.
9. Organizational and Program Management: Effective organizational and program management skills are essential to plan, coordinate, and implement training initiatives. The specialist should be able to manage training schedules, allocate resources, and monitor the overall progress and success of the Project Management Academy.
10. Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing business needs, emerging project management methodologies, and evolving industry requirements is important. The specialist should be flexible in adjusting training strategies and programs to meet the dynamic demands of the organization.

Candidates should be open to work in a 2pm-11pm shift.