Title: SAP Instructional Designer
Location: 3x onsite in Bakersfield, CA
Duration: 6 month contract - potential for extension pending budget and performance
Compensation Range: $75-85 an hour
We are looking for an experienced Instructional Designer/Trainer Consultant to support the local deployment of SAP S/4 HANA to the client. This consultant will be responsible for creating innovative business instructional materials that align with organizational goals and learner needs for our new Digital Core solutions enhancement (specifically asset management (plant maintenance), materials management, and finance). The Senior Instructional Designer/Trainer Consultant will work with C&E team members, and the Digital Core Central team to assist with designing and developing fit-for-purpose learning products that drive user adoption and proficiency in enterprise systems.
Under the direction of the Region Training Lead, the Senior Instructional Designer/Trainer Consultant is responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
1. Work with the change managers to understand the change impacts, review the core curriculum, and align on what is needed for local training and engagement.
2. Develop a comprehensive range of training materials related to enterprise systems and processes, including e-learning modules, training presentations, system simulations, instructor-led materials, and quick reference guides.
3. Ability to create online, interactive training materials in various formats, such as microlearning, videos, and eLearning courses.
4. Experience in developing and administering a variety of assessments and analyzing assessment data to evaluate instructional program effectiveness.
5. Leverage industry-leading tools (e.g., SAP Enable Now, Articulate Storyline, Vyond) to create innovative and effective training materials in a fast-paced environment.
6. Collaborate closely with Functional Leads, Change Managers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to understand specific training needs and develop tailored user-centric solutions.
7. Assist the Training Lead in developing classroom agendas, timelines, and content flow to deliver practical training to end users.
8. Develop and maintain a consistent design approach across all training materials.
9. Manage multiple project assignments simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and ensuring efficient project execution aligned with schedules and budgets.
10. Accurately track and document the progress of instructional design projects, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
11. Work closely with stakeholders, including leadership teams and learners, to understand the learning needs and objectives.
12. Establish and participate in content review, revision, and sign-off cycles.
13. Participate and report in regularly scheduled team meetings.
14. Travel to field locations as needed.
15. Perform other duties as required (e.g. surveys, training data analysis, and administrative duties in support of training)
Preferred Experience:
• Proficient understanding of SAP Plant Maintenance and Supply Chain modules
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA
• Multiple full-cycle ERP deployments, working for any team – SAP, the Systems Integrator, or the Business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Proficient in SAP Enable Now, Articulate Storyline, and Vyond
• Experience in creating multimedia content, including graphics and interactive elements, using tools.
• Strong understanding of instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE)
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with subject matter experts (SMEs), leadership teams, and learners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to a hybrid work schedule. This hybrid position requires in-office presence with additional onsite time as needed based on the role specific.
• Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, or Power deployment experience that includes frontline operations and maintenance stakeholders.
• Experience training users on Prometheus Web Scheduling Platform.
