Job Details: Learning & Development Coord


Bioware


Galway
http://www.bioware.com/careers
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Learning & Development Coord
The Learning & Development coordinator will support the Knowledge Base and Customer Service Training team(s) rotating between the two departments based upon business requirements. Reporting to the Knowledge Base Manager and Training Manager, the Learning & Development Coordinator will assist in the design and delivery of new hire and existing staff training as well as support the ongoing maintenance and development of our internal and external Knowledge base.

As part of the Service group, the Learning & Development Coordinator will work closely with the Operations and Leadership teams to ensure that best practices in Training delivery and Knowledge transfer are maintained and developed.

Company Overview:

BioWare, a division of Fortune 500 company Electronic Arts (ERTS), specializes in delivering the best story-driven games in the world. With a history of excellence, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur's Gate, the Neverwinter Nights series, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Original BioWare-created IPs include: Jade Empire, DragonAge : Origins, the critically acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood for the Nintendo DS. BioWare is currently developing Star Wars: The Old Republic, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game being developed at BioWare?s studios in Austin, Texas. Recently announced, BioWare?s customer support for the upcoming game will be centralized in Galway, Ireland.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Training:

? Assist Customer Service Training department in identifying training needs and design of solution(s)
? Delivery of training to new hire and existing staff
? Participate in training meetings to proactively plan and develop training plans and materials
? Liaise with Team Managers and Team Leads to ensure training programs are effective
? Evaluate training delivered and maintain accurate records of same
? Maintain up-to-date training materials, trainer guides and process knowledge
? Work with Outsourced training to globally meet training goals and objectives


Knowledge Base:

? Ongoing review and revision of existing Knowledgebase articles and work flows.
? Work with KB team to establish content strategies to improve the gamers experience.
? Provide input to KB team to ensure knowledge base search optimisation for internal and external search engines.
? Ensure strong flow of information between the knowledgebase group and internal support teams and our Outsourced Partner teams.
? Perform other duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

Candidate Profile

Essential
? Excellent Verbal, written and presentation communications skills
? Positive Interpersonal Skills
? Excellent organisational, planning and co-ordination skills
? High levels of enthusiasm and energy
? Provide a motivating environment for learning

Desirable
? Experience within a Customer Service environment
? Experience with Content Management systems and processes
? Experience in delivering stand-up presentations and training

Person Specification:
? Ability to work with minimal guidance or supervision in a time critical environment.
? Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing business needs and processes.
? Able to work with a wide range of people and build relationships
? Integrity, honesty humility and confidentiality traits required
? Applicants must be eligible to work in IrelandThe Learning & Development coordinator will support the Knowledge Base and Customer Service Training team(s) rotating between the two departments based upon business requirements. Reporting to the Knowledge Base Manager and Training Manager, the Learning & Development Coordinator will assist in the design and delivery of new hire and existing staff training as well as support the ongoing maintenance and development of our internal and external Knowledge base.

As part of the Service group, the Learning & Development Coordinator will work closely with the Operations and Leadership teams to ensure that best practices in Training delivery and Knowledge transfer are maintained and developed.

Company Overview:

BioWare, a division of Fortune 500 company Electronic Arts (ERTS), specializes in delivering the best story-driven games in the world. With a history of excellence, BioWare has created some of the world's best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur's Gate, the Neverwinter Nights series, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Original BioWare-created IPs include: Jade Empire, DragonAge : Origins, the critically acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood for the Nintendo DS. BioWare is currently developing Star Wars: The Old Republic, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game being developed at BioWare?s studios in Austin, Texas. Recently announced, BioWare?s customer support for the upcoming game will be centralized in Galway, Ireland.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Training:

? Assist Customer Service Training department in identifying training needs and design of solution(s)
? Delivery of training to new hire and existing staff
? Participate in training meetings to proactively plan and develop training plans and materials
? Liaise with Team Managers and Team Leads to ensure training programs are effective
? Evaluate training delivered and maintain accurate records of same
? Maintain up-to-date training materials, trainer guides and process knowledge
? Work with Outsourced training to globally meet training goals and objectives


Knowledge Base:

? Ongoing review and revision of existing Knowledgebase articles and work flows.
? Work with KB team to establish content strategies to improve the gamers experience.
? Provide input to KB team to ensure knowledge base search optimisation for internal and external search engines.
? Ensure strong flow of information between the knowledgebase group and internal support teams and our Outsourced Partner teams.
? Perform other duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

Candidate Profile

Essential
? Excellent Verbal, written and presentation communications skills
? Positive Interpersonal Skills
? Excellent organisational, planning and co-ordination skills
? High levels of enthusiasm and energy
? Provide a motivating environment for learning

Desirable
? Experience within a Customer Service environment
? Experience with Content Management systems and processes
? Experience in delivering stand-up presentations and training

Person Specification:
? Ability to work with minimal guidance or supervision in a time critical environment.
? Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing business needs and processes.
? Able to work with a wide range of people and build relationships
? Integrity, honesty humility and confidentiality traits required
? Applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland

We need : English (Fluent)

Type: Permanent
Payment: Not disclosed
Category: General Services

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