Senior Instructional Designer - SAP Enable Now / SAP S4 HANA

Company Description

Techsurge Learning specializes in transforming business performance through innovative learning methodologies and technology-driven solutions. Our offerings range from tailored consultation and custom e-learning development to ready-made, off-the-shelf courses designed to address a variety of learning needs. By conducting detailed needs analyses, designing strategic solutions, and creating engaging content, we deliver personalized learning experiences that align with organizational objectives. Leveraging cognitive and constructivist learning theories, we focus on fostering impactful, engaging, and effective educational journeys that maximize employee potential and business outcomes.

Role Description

This is a contract hybrid role for a Senior Instructional Designer specializing in SAP Enable Now and SAP S4 HANA. The individual will design, develop, and implement instructional materials to support SAP training programs. Key responsibilities include conducting needs analyses, creating interactive training content, developing curricula, and managing learning strategies tailored to business objectives. Collaboration with subject matter experts, monitoring and improving course materials, and ensuring alignment with adult learning principles are essential aspects of this role.

Functional expertise:

Valid experience of 7+ years in L&D designing and developing engaging learning solutions

Experience in working / leading SAP content development projects

Experience in leading Learning projects and content development

Experience in Learning technologies and platforms

Hands-on experience in authoring tools SAP Enable Now, Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, Vyond, and Adobe Captivate

eLearning content, LMS, LXP, Learning design, and delivery

Good verbal and written communication skills

Managing stakeholders

Project management

Roles & Responsibilities:

Utilize advanced instructional models and adult learning methods to design learning experiences that promote practice, retention, and application of new skills and knowledge

Design curricula for face-to-face and virtual learning sessions using creative, innovative, and evidence-based approaches

Lead needs analysis and requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders

Develop concept notes, detailed design documents, and storyboards for e-learning modules and simulations for SAP/ S4HANA platform

Writes concise, creative, and effective instruction

Review design documents, storyboards, builds developed by peers / junior IDs

Develop and guide the creation of blended-learning courses and speak knowledgeably with clients about the value of blended learning

Act as a content curator, creating solutions that are engaging, creative, and interactive and offer high-quality visual design

Manage the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of continuous learning solutions for multiple complex learning projects

Identify measures of success through project management of costs, work efforts, timelines, forecasting, and deliverables

Create interactive, engaging, scalable sessions that incorporate facilitator guides, PowerPoint presentations, and job aids, using rapid prototyping, SAM, ADDIE, and agile development approaches

Maintains collaborative relationships and communication with internal stakeholders with strong problem-solving skills

Utilize instructional design frameworks and maintain consistency across training projects

Develop, mentor, and coach junior members.

Demonstrate advanced proficiency in written and verbal communication skills

Technical Skills:

• Must have an understanding of the SAP / S4HANA systems
• Must have an experience in working on the SAP Enable Now system
• Must have good awareness about the SAP Business Processes (L1-L4 processes), should be able to coordinate with the client to discover these processes and provide necessary insights
• Must have the capability to track the completion of these processes and take them to closure
• Proficiency with Multimedia/web development (Images, Audio, Video, animation) using Adobe eLearning or Creative Suite
• Must possess strong storyboarding, reviewing, and ID skills
• Thorough understanding of Instructional Design and Learning design principles
• Knowledge of adult learning theory to identify appropriate training media and methodologies based on audience learning styles, course content, audience location, and point within the learning process
• Be able to design innovative solutions for the traditional classroom, online classroom, self-paced online modules, or a blend of approaches
• Be able to apply all aspects of instructional design principles to generate new-age Digital content
• Experience creating and evaluating materials in all delivery formats is a must

Additional Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple, complex projects
• Minimum of 7+ years related work experience with design experience in eLearning, synchronous/asynchronous learning, and instructor-led learning solutions
• Pricing and commercial know-how of content is nice to have
• Independent and collaborative and work with a set of diverse clientele and projects

General:

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong Team management skills
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline-driven environment and deliver as per needs
• High levels of integrity, autonomy, and self-motivation
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills