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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

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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)