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Sandeep Kumar

Sandeep Kumar

Program Manager (LXD)
Hyderabad

Summary

*14+ years of proven experience in design, development, and evaluation of learning and performance solutions *4+ years of experience in eLearning project management *Proven ability to build relationships and interact with all levels within the organization *Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work cross-functionally *Strong leadership experience and ability to work with external partners and training resources *Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time *Experienced in developing and managing instructional materials for blended learning solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Program Manager (internal - Lead, LXD)

THOMSON REUTERS
Hyderabad
07.2021 - Current

Manage and Collaborate

  • Project managed a wide range of instructor led and e-learning projects.
  • Applied the knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training impact.
  • Established and maintained standards for content design, development, and delivery. Include multi modal learning strategies.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to provide innovative solutions to optimize business deliveries.

Program Manager

  • Responsible for project planning, budget, resource allocation, and timelines.
  • Implemented ServiceNow Project Portfolio Management solution across the Business Unit.
  • Openly and respectfully engaged in all discussions relating to training issues; provide solution-based input and make logical recommendations
  • Monitored schedule, deadlines, and deliveries to ensure project commitments are executed on time.
  • Managed a team of instructional designers, Media developers, Quality analyst and solution designer.
  • Lead the team and challenged thinking to ‘reinvent training’ at Sales Enablement Programs and Certification paths.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinated with internal and vendor resources to deliver all projects on –time, within scope and budget. (e.g., Service Level Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work)
  • Managed vendor relationships and ensured adherence to contract terms, foster partnerships and relationships with Business leaders, HR operations, and key leaders in the organization
  • Measured and analyzed financial data, attendance metrics, and covert findings into actionable plans to improve programming success.

Curriculum Design Lead

  • Developed strategic curriculum and communicated the program calendars in alignment to the company-wide business needs.
  • Collaborated with leadership to champion training and development as business priorities
  • Monitored schedule, deadlines, and deliveries to ensure project commitments are executed on time.
  • Proactively identified opportunities to continually improve the programs at all levels of delivery.
  • Used role playing simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, and lectures to instruct participants in a variety of ways.
  • Increased performance scores by 90% by developing new employee global onboarding program.
  • Worked on NPS score for New hire Onboarding for the Sales Reps which has increased by 15 points in May 2022 survey

Lead Program Consultant

  • Developed and implemented Risk and Compliance program for over 10,000 employees, involving storyboards, gamified learning, four courses based on the target personas.
  • Leveraged existing content and strong SME relationships to work against aggressive deadlines.
  • Developed training manual and training for IT and Operations Cyber Security Awareness Program via LCMS (Learning Content Management System)
  • Partnered with global teams for content development and re-use.
  • Led teams from 3 top markets to localize their Operations and Training Manual using core standards and the LCMS
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.

Curriculum Manager

SERVICENOW
Hyderabad
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managing training projects, including coordinating activities for geographically dispersed teams, defining project timelines, identifying priorities, creating storyboards, writing scripts, creating design documents, developing and revising content , and incorporating feedback from peers and subject matter experts.
  • Interacting with subject matter experts, key stakeholders, leadership, and peers to meet business needs across multiple cross-functional teams.
  • Adhering to appropriate instructional standards and best practices, including analyzing needs and creating design documents and storyboards to outline the course structure.
  • Reviewing the existing content and other source materials to identify the opportunities to design and develop courseware.
  • Conducting course evaluations to determine effectiveness of training and incorporate measurement and assessment results into future training.
  • Improving training effectiveness of content, including transforming existing materials, such as videos and PowerPoint presentations, into eLearning and other training deliverables.
  • Offering training recommendations and innovative design and learning solutions for continuous improvement.
  • Facilitated feedback loops with business leads and other learning partners Notable achievements.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

CROSSOVER
07.2018 - 09.2019
  • Interacting with Subject Matter Experts to gather content for e-Learning and other training courses
  • Editing, proofreading, expanding and organizing text-content for presentation and comprehension
  • Bringing the text to life using the authoring tools and Graphic design skills
  • Develop learning content using the learning and development models (ADDIE and Kirkpatrick evaluation.)
  • Use the e-Learning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline, Captivate, Camtasia) to create or edit the e-Learning content
  • Coaching product experts on teaching strategies and methodologies
  • Creation and curation of Knowledge Base articles from previously solved and nominated agent tickets
  • Upkeep and management of pages and playbooks within the Central Support Confluence page.

SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES
HYDERABAD
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • The job responsibility calls for managing the team to edit the content as per the client requirements
  • Duties:
  • Responsible for development of help manuals/guides, installation guides, release notes and other user documentation for internal software applications
  • Collaborate with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements
  • Research, develop and document software/system manuals for clients, system test plans, system test scripts and procedures and training materials using the DDLC method
  • Prepare file layouts, process workflows as per the applicable standards and appropriate for the intended audience
  • Write user interface text, online help, and developer guides for the finance applications using topic-based authoring
  • Write API documentation for the developers and help new client on-boarding
  • Analyze the legacy content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities using XML in Madcap Flare
  • Create video tutorials and simulations using Adobe Captivate and Camtasia to help end-users use a variety of internal applications
  • Assess the overall framework of the documentation for structure, voice, punctuation, and the style
  • Conduct internal and external workshops for writers (STC India) on best practices related to style and grammar
  • Work in Agile under strict deadlines for the deliverables.

Content Designer

THOMSON REUTERS
Hyderabad
03.2011 - 04.2015
  • Worked in a fast paced, dynamic environment and being responsible for determining all necessary coding and development requirements for content publishing
  • Duties:
  • Editing, conversion, validation and updating the Judicial case citations using Arbortext Epic Editor
  • Engage in developing the Print Layout, Creative Design for THOMSON REUTERS LEGAL SOLUTIONS using Adobe Creative Suite
  • Process daily assignments to proof read and edit the author manuscripts to ensure grammar, punctuation, and format
  • Using various content publishing tools, perform automated testing and update the products on Westlaw and Proview online databases
  • Providing technical and subject matter assistance for fellow editors
  • Conduct class room training; create training manuals and process workflows
  • Translate the technical data into crisp and user-friendly language
  • Ensure to collect, store and update the process knowledge database using Microsoft SharePoint
  • Liaise with Attorneys, Legal Editors, Onsite Publishing Team and internal teams
  • Communicate and conduct various presentations with internal departments to enhance the efficiency and quality of publications.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

De Sales University
Pennsylvania, United States
06.2005 - 03.2008

Bachelor’s of Arts - English Literature

Bangalore University
01.2005 - 01.2008

Skills

    Learning and Performance Solutions Design

Program leadership

Strategic Planning

Team building and leadership

Leadership communications

Onboarding Process Design

Adult Learning Principles

Budget Management

People Development

Stakeholder relationship management

Vendor relationship management

Software

Adobe Suite CC

Articulate Storyline

Articulate Rise

Adobe Captivate

Camtasia

MS office

Microsoft Project

ServiceNow PPM

Certification

Certified Learning Experience Designer, [NovoEd]

Timeline

Certified Learning Experience Designer, [NovoEd]

05-2022

Program Manager (internal - Lead, LXD)

THOMSON REUTERS
07.2021 - Current

Certified Usability Analyst, HFI

01-2021

Curriculum Manager

SERVICENOW
09.2019 - 07.2021

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

CROSSOVER
07.2018 - 09.2019

SENIOR TECHNICAL WRITER

BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES
11.2017 - 06.2018

Content Designer

THOMSON REUTERS
03.2011 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

De Sales University
06.2005 - 03.2008

Bachelor’s of Arts - English Literature

Bangalore University
01.2005 - 01.2008
Sandeep KumarProgram Manager (LXD)