Job ID: 315579
C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL) is the leading supplier to the glazing, architectural, railing, construction, industrial, and automotive industries. Offering more than 60,000 products, we serve the industry from locations throughout North America, Europe, and Australia.
Worldwide Architectural Supplier Seeks SAP Implementation Training Lead!
We are on the look-out for individuals who don’t view their weekdays spent at ‘a job’ but rather look to develop valuable skills that ignite their passion and lead their career. If you’re attracted to a work hard, play hard environment and are seeking to build a lucrative career, then welcome to CRL!
Who are we:
We are part of the Oldcastle Building Envelope of CRH and operate our business to the highest standards of quality and customer service. The companies and institutions that depend on us impact the growing fields of glass fabrication, construction, architecture, and automotive restyling. Their positions as leaders in their own industries mean they demand the highest standards from their suppliers.
About the Position:
Leads the planning, development, and deployment of training and performance support initiatives for an SAP S/4HANA implementation. The full realization of the benefits of the implementation is expected to go far beyond the go live, making this a permanent position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work as the key resource on the CRL training team to lead and coordinate all the training related to CRL’s SAP Implementation.
- Work collaboratively with third-party system integrator
- Manage the requirements of multiple company implementations in differing phases of implementation and multiple go lives planned in the next 24 months.
- Interface and communicate constantly with all members of CRL’s SAP Implementation Team.
- Closely work with business process owners to identify key trainers in each of the processes and superusers who will support each function.
- Develop training project plans and timeline that support the effective training on a just in time approach and ready prior to go live.
- Participate in process development discussions to walk through existing processes and procedures, and link those to the functionality of SAP to assist companies in developing processes and procedures for their companies within the SAP functionality.
- Train CRL’s super-users on SAP system functionality with a thorough and complete understanding of such functionality.
- Assist company super-users in the training of all end users in SAP system functionality.
- Support companies onsite for the weeks leading up to and following go-live on the SAP solution.
- Troubleshoot problems with systems and processes to ensure the optimal system and business functionality.
- Provide on-going SAP training support and training refreshers as well as new hire training related to SAP.
- Develop a comprehensive training and development plan to fully realize the benefits of a state-of-the-art ERP system, including creating new programs post- go live as enhanced processes are implemented, as well as creating materials to efficiently train and integrate new users in all business functions.
- Assist the parent company, Oldcastle Building Envelope, in the development of Centers-of-Excellence and Shared-Services models as required.
- Communicate effectively with all required Business Process Owners and various project teams to provide complete SAP training support.
- Coordinate all the facilitation and logistics for effective training sessions.
- Manage all the reporting and training records related to SAP.
- Support CRL’s organizational change management initiatives related to effective training and communication.
- Thrive in a fast paced environment with a customer centric mindset.
- Guiding the team members with industry best business practices related to effective training.
- Some limited ad hoc travel to various locations in US and Canada as needed.
- Other duties as needed/assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements
To be considered for the SAP Training Specialist position, the following are required:
- Project Management skills
- Experience implementing training programs
- Ability to apply adult learning theory
- Experience utilizing instructional design
- Experience delivering train the trainer programs
- Understands training development life cycle in an ERP environment (SAP)
- Experience with ERP implementation and training dependencies
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Ability to work in ambiguity
- Experience in successful enterprise wide transformations and change management
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills including formal and informal presentations
- Knowledge of training evaluation mechanisms
Other Skills, Education, Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 7+ years of experience leading and delivering enterprise wide training programs
- Highly proficient in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Programs
- Experience with training development tools (Enable Now)
- Experience with SAP and SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, SuccessFactors
What CRH Americas Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH Americas
CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
C.R. Laurence Co., a CRH company, is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!
CRH Americas is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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