LMS Implementation Lead

Job overview

Our Learning Management System (LMS) is essential to our work to provide robust and high-quality training to our staff across the Trust.  After a significant period of using the same LMS system, the Trust has recently approved investment in the procurement of a new and/or updated LMS to help improve and transform the way that colleagues engage with and complete their training with us.  Our expected solution will include a ‘talent/performance’ module and project implementation encompasses this.

The LMS Implementation Lead role will support the LMS Project Manager in the project implementation, system adoption and transition to the new LMS.  Core project tasks will be delegated to this role which will require application specialist skills as much as the ability to liaise and engage with stakeholders to ensure the effective configuration of the LMS solution.  This role will take operational ownership of tasks related to data migration, system customisation and configuration, system testing and acceptance, learning product development and the roll-out to users.

This role will work in collaboration with the LMS Project Manager to deliver this critical initiative, and the postholder is expected to work autonomously on their responsibilities and to be able to problem-solve independently. They will also lead on complex application configuration and design tasks as required by the project.

Main duties of the job

1. Supporting the LMS Project Manager in implementing a new Learning Management System (LMS), including system adoption and transition.

2. Taking ownership of key project tasks such as:    - User acceptance testing    - Data migration     - System customisation and configuration    - Development and launch of training materials    - Soft launch and pilot activities    - Refreshing learning content    - Ensuring accessibility and inclusion

3. Stakeholder management and relationship building with internal departments and external partners.

4. Leading transformation activities to improve system usage, engagement, and training completion.

5. Overseeing compliance aspects like data protection and cyber security in collaboration with relevant teams.

6. Supporting the implementation of a talent/performance module as part of the new LMS.

7. Deputising for the LMS Project Manager as needed and providing direction to the implementation team.

The role requires a blend of technical LMS expertise, project management skills, and strategic vision to transform the Trust's learning and development capabilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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