Instructional Designer

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Consultant/Consultant with instructional design background for ourConsulting practice.
Duties and Responsibilities:• Together with the Functional Manager and Subject Matter Experts, understand the business problem, targetaudiences, learning needs, and develop learning and change objectives to implement in the proposed learningsolution.• Effectively collaborate with the client team to identify the solution approach and design, and work through thedesign, development, and delivery phases.• Understand the overall learning solution design and create effective training materials that map to the client’sbusiness needs.• Support the Functional Manager to develop/identify and take client buy-in on Critical-to-Quality (CTQ)measures for the project (Language Style guide, Guidelines, Checklists, templates, branding guidelines etc.)based on the project requirements.• Conduct Training Need Analysis (TNA) and develop the training curriculum.• Develop high-level and detailed content outlines as per the curriculum.• Design and create standards, guidelines, templates, and checklists for the proposed learning solution.• Develop and review training deliverables as per the agreed upon quality standards and ensure that thedeliverable quality is as per the project quality parameters and industry standards.• Provide team members clear and effective feedback based on your reviews with the intent to develop theirinstructional design skills.• Collaborate with the different internal and client stakeholders to design and develop the relevant and effectivetraining deliverable.• Ensure that the project meets all productivity targets as per the project plans.• Identify and share the risks with the Project Leads/Functional Manager to discuss possiblesolutions/mitigations/alternatives.• Contribute to users/client organization through the Learning process.• Brief and coach instructional designers and content developers to prepare materials for InstructorDevelopment Workshops, Train the Trainers etc.• Identify opportunities to implement new and innovative learning strategies into the solutionExperience:• 2+ years of proven experience in content development and instructional designing.• Extensive experience in developing, reviewing and delivering different training modalities like Instructor-LedTrainings (ILTs), Web-Based Trainings (WBTs), application simulations, job aids, and quick reference guides.• Experience in working with global teams.• Experience in leading and coaching small teams independently.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Ability to design, develop and deliver new age learning modalities, such as gamified learning, microlearning,
  mobile learning would be an added advantage.• In-depth knowledge and experience to identify, select and recommend a variety of training modalities,learning strategies and technologies for a learning solution.• Ability to apply proven learning methodologies and emerging technologies for adult learning.• Proficient in industry standard design / rapid authoring tools such as Articulate / Captivate / Lectora / Camtasiaand SAP Enable Now / WalkMe etc. and be comfortable with client proprietary authoring tools (The candidateshould be aware of the technical functionalities and limitations of these tools.)
• Exceptional design and writing skills along with strong editing and reviewing skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical skills• Integrated business perspective• Business acumen• Communicate effectively in visual, oral and written form• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills