Director - Technology Training & Development - Viacom - Times Square

Job description
The Director, Technology Training & Development plays a key role in the ongoing development of technology training programs, tools and processes that support employees across Viacom. The director must successfully manage multiple projects, lead initiatives, and participate in corporate and cross functional teams at Viacom as needed. The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader, instructional designer and highly capable in the areas of learning technologies including mobile application content development, gamification, social and peer-to-peer learning.

Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of technology instructional designers and developers
Analyze and identify functional and technology development needs across the organization
Create and implement strategic solutions that address business needs
Validate and introduce business unit relevant functional and technical curriculum aligned to competencies
Create leader-led and technology-based content using the latest adult learning principles and content development tools
Co-develop and manage robust enterprise mobile content, social learning platform, and innovative gamification solutions
Benchmark and research best practices related to learning technology, creativity and innovation
Prepare communications and develop marketing campaigns for the employee population that promotes learning & development offerings, products and services
Monitor program budgets to reach designated yearly targets and provide regular reporting to leadership on monthly expenditures
Analyze, identify and manage vendor and consultant partnerships that provide winning results for the business and HR community
Assess, design, deliver and evaluate training programs
Facilitate team meetings and focus groups as needed
Lead team of instructional designers and developers to optimum performance
Travel to regional locations to support the implementation of learning & development initiatives

Desired Skills and Experience
Basic Qualifications
7-10 years of recent professional learning & development experience with expertise in the areas of needs assessment, instructional design, content development, current authoring tools and learning management systems
3-4 years of experience leading a team of instructional designers and developers
1-2 years of experience in gamification. social and mobile application content development
Bachelor’s degree or a combination of required learning & development experience, leadership experience and marketing communications or data analysis and reporting experience
Additional Qualifications
An established track record of implementing successful development programs and processes that have contributed to business results
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Experience in graphic design and multimedia production a plus
An advanced degree in HR, Learning & Development, or related field preferred

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