Training Consultant - Program Development (Alabama & Georgia Locations *Multiple Positions*) 

Position Overview 

As a part of the Training Support Services department, the Training Consultant offers a range of services aimed at improving performance, efficiency, and effectiveness within a work group through training and development initiatives. This role involves identifying training needs, developing tailored solutions, and implementing initiatives to ensure overall success. 

*This posting will be used to fill multiple positions to serve the Training Consultant needs for APC, GPC, and SCS. 

Key Responsibilities 

Client Partnership: Build strong partnerships with internal customers, utilizing consulting skills to determine needs and solutions for implementing a comprehensive training program.  Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough needs analysis to determine terminal objectives; identify stakeholders, subject matter experts, and intended audience; analyze current tasks, and identify knowledge, skills, and competency gaps.  Training Delivery: Identify a variety of instructional techniques such as instructor-led classes, eLearning, AR, simulations, and personalization to engage participants and enhance learning outcomes.  Curriculum Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts, training coordinators, and instructional designers to develop customized training curriculum tailored to the specifics defined in the training needs analysis.  Training Materials Development: Work with instructional design team to ensure new training materials, manuals, presentations, and e-learning modules are created that meet the customers’ expectations.  Testing and Tracking: Work with clients and the testing and reporting team to develop formative and summative testing, validated testing or certificate programs, and design learning pathways based on expertise levels.  Time Management and Budgeting: Create documentation plans with defined deliverables including project timelines with milestones and projected budgets. Manage the training budget for projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and return on investment.  Compliance: Ensure training programs comply with in Training Council and the Training Category Governance. 

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in education, Communication, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.  3-5 years of experience in a training and development role preferred.  Experience in consulting with customer groups.  Knowledge of adult learning theory, curricula development, alternative learning methods, and technical skills development preferred.  Understanding of Learning Management Systems (LMS).  Excellent time management, organizational, problem solving, and project management skills.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively across all levels of the organization.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other project management software.  General knowledge of Southern Company Generation and Power Delivery is a plus. 

Work Location & Schedule 

The Training Consultant positions will be in several regions throughout the APC and GPC footprint.  The team currently has a hybrid work schedule.  No relocation assistance will be available.  Travel will be 25%.