Learning Specialist jobs in Chennai at The Ruby Mills Ltd

General Mills is reshaping the future of food. We believe food makes us better. It nourishes our bodies, brings us joy and connects us to each other. As one of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Annie's Homegrown, Old El Paso, Epic Provisions, Blue Buffalo and more. Are you passionate about the future of food? You've come to the right table. We want the very best talent to help lead something big.

Learning Specialist Is Expected To

Act as project manager
Track project status (i.e., enter data in Excel/SharePoint tracker, ask for unknown status updates from internal clients and external vendors, etc.)
Communicate with internal requestors (e.g., send reminders, check-in emails, etc.)
Communicate to external designers and developers on project requirements or tasks
Manage projects including status of timeline and budget
May quality check deliverables against General Mills standards
Act as technical developer
Develop and edit eLearning modules (Articulate Storyline and Captivate) and other learning solutions (Animated videos using Vyond, interactive PDFs, demos, etc.).
Provide technical expertise, support, and troubleshooting for learning solutions
Manage archiving of learning solutions

Receives project direction from Learning Services. Works in close collaboration with Instructional Designers assigned to projects. Works with vendor partners on technical and archiving issues. Works with internal requestors on development and technical issues.

40% of Time: Manage Projects

Track project status and highlight risks/roadblocks (i.e., enter data in Excel/SharePoint tracker, ask for unknown status updates, from internal clients and external vendors, etc.)
Effectively communicate with requestors (e.g., send reminders, check-in emails, etc.),demonstrating high level of customer service
Effectively communicate to external designers and developers on project requirements or tasks
Effectively communicate to vendors as needed (i.e., project status update, archiving follow-up),building a mutually beneficial partnership with vendors
Manage projects including status of timeline and budget
May quality check deliverables against General Mills standards

55% of Time: Develop, Maintain, and Update Learning Solutions:

Create estimates/quotes for development work
Develop and edit eLearning modules (Articulate Storyline and Captivate) and other learning solutions (Animated videos using Vyond, interactive PDFs, demos, etc.). May include development of new modules and other learning solutions. Often includes maintenance of existing modules and other learning solutions (including fixes, troubleshooting, testing, and Flash conversion).
Develop with learner experience in mind
Test learning solutions (multi-device, multi-browser, etc.)
Provide technical expertise, support, and troubleshooting for learning solutions
Ensure timelines are met as per the estimated project completion
Manage archiving including archiving project files, identifying missing files, and searching archives

5% of Time: Strategies:

Drive process improvement
Maintain and update related process documentations
Identify and share best practices across requestors and vendors
Identify and leverage HMM opportunities
Perform activities with metrics focus

Shift Timing: 1.30 PM to 10.30 PM

Education

Minimum Degree Requirements: Bachelors
Preferred Degree Requirements: Bachelors
Preferred Major Area of Study: Programming knowledge preferred
Required Professional Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Training & Development, Computer Science, Graphic Design or related field
Preferred Professional Certifications: Project Management

Experience

Minimum years of related experience required: 6-8 years of demonstrated success creating effective e-learning are required
Preferred years of related experience: 8-10 years of demonstrated success creating effective e-learning are required

Experience

Specific Job Experience or Skills Needed

Extensive experience using Articulate 360 (Storyline and Rise)
Experience using Vyond or other animated videos software
Experience converting from Flash (republishing, rebuilding, and redesigning)
Able to identify technical aspects of a course (i.e., Identify custom Flash framework v. Flash only v. HMTL5)
Experience developing creative/innovative solutions, including the creation of reusable objects
Graphic design experience
Learning Management System (LMS) usage/management

Skills

Ability to demonstrate agility (work in iterative processes; provide efficient, creative solutions for need; manage multiple project simultaneously)
Demonstrate and understand need for efficiency (drive towards succinct meetings, emails, project updates)
Good problem-solving skills, strong time management skills
Understanding of and ability to holistically quality check learning solutions (e.g., brand requirements, user-friendly design, technical requirements for LMS, etc.)
Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written English
Attentive listening skills and attention to detail
Ability to partner with peers and project team members and demonstrate collaborative and effective teamwork

Nice To Have