Technical Training Specialist- IT

About International Dairy Queen, Inc.International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses, and services a system of more than 7,800 DQ restaurants in more than 20 countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. For more information, visit

Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

The IT Technical Training Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, facilitating, and implementing learning solutions using a variety of instructional techniques to train individuals on our current systems and new technology. The primary audience is corporate employees, but occasionally others are incorporated (Franchisees, Vendors, etc.). The Learning programs will adhere to company standards and processes to provide quality products, and efficient operations.

This individual also serves as the administrator and content manager for the employee Learning Management System. Provides excellent customer service to all customers while maintaining good working relationships with business units.

Accountabilities:

Instructional Design and Development of Learning Programs

• Collaborates with the Business and IT to review business processes and system functionality to determine training needs that are appropriate for the target audience. Leads all aspects of design and development of materials using a variety of instructional techniques to transform complex processes and system functionality into professionally clear learning content through individual or in-person/virtual group environments. Working with the Business, develops appropriate review/test questions and exercises to validate participant understanding and onboarding.
  
  Obtains Product Owner approval of all content and makes revisions based on feedback.

Facilitation and Evaluation of the Learning Programs

• Working with the BA/PM team and the Communication group, develops notification to the business for coming releases, system deployments, and training sessions. Works with the Business to schedule and facilitate the training of the appropriate business groups. Monitors and leads stakeholder review sessions to evaluate learning programs, employee progress, and recommends methods for continuous improvement. Working with BA/PM team and the Business, determines measures of success of the systems implementations and training and provides reports to management to show impact analysis of new systems.

Employee Learning Management System Administration and Support

• Serves as an administrator of the employee Learning Management System, including, but not limited to, uploading content (curriculum, tests, exercises, etc.), development of learning paths, and setup of periodic recurring training requirements. Ensures that materials are maintained, up to date, and accurate on an annual basis. Reviews, evaluates, and reports to management on LMS usage and provides recommendations for improvement.

The US national base salary range for this position is $82,090-$98,508. The base salary range displayed reflects the targeted hiring range for positions across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, work location and relevant education or experience.

Education and

Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree in Education, Communications, or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have 5 to 7 years of experience with curriculum development and training (in-person or virtual) including, but not limited to:
  • Developing and redesigning face-to-face, fully online, and hybrid/blended courses using sound principles of instructional design and project management
  • Designing and developing, delivering, and producing virtual instructor led learning through Skype, Web Ex, Loop Up and other similar technologies.
  • Experience working with common authoring tools and course development methodologies to develop and produce mobile and elearning content using…