Summary

The Learning Consultant/ Demand Planner provides the main point of contact for Global, Regional or Country Learning Leads for all training delivery requirements. The role will be assigned to specific Learning Leads in agreement with the Global or Regional Head of Learning and will work in support of AOP and ongoing training demand identification and delivery planning. Ultimately, the role is responsible for ensuring that the Instructor Led Training and Virtual Instructor Led Training class delivery schedule is managed to maximize the impact on the learner population with the available budget.

Key Deliverables

• Demand Planning Meetings, planned and ad hoc with recommended agenda.
• Demand Funnel visibility for key Stakeholders demonstrating deliver activity in relation to AOP and audience objectives.
• Accurate class input into the rolling demand planning process and Service Order generation to support.
• Take up and cancellation review and actions.
• Class volume and budget consumption reports – completed, planned and scheduled

Key Responsibilities

• Provide main point of contact to client stakeholders for planning the delivery of learning for multiple audiences / courses.
• Understand business objectives and priorities / L&TD objectives and priorities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on course offerings.
• Monitor the launch timings of new courses and their audience objectives.
• Support budget development and provision of status on consumption.
• Funnel management - what's moving, what's not, actions to take

Essential Requirements and Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Experience in the banking industry a must.
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
• Excellent interpersonal/relationship skills.
• Systematic thinking and understanding.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the Learning & Development industry within the Performance Improvement field with a broad knowledge of learning interventions. Experience in the design of blended learning solutions including eLearning, Virtual Instructor Led Training and Social Collaboration would desirable however is not essential.

As well as possessing business and financial acumen you will have exceptional communication and analytical skills. You will have a strong interviewing technique and be an excellent listener; experience of project management and writing proposals would be advantageous. GP Strategies also offers an excellent benefits package. It is the policy of GP Strategies that all eligible persons shall have an equal opportunity for employment on the basis of merit.

GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies’ solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at www.gpstrategies.com