Kai Baum - External Project Management LMS SuccessFactors Implementation

Neustadt, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

2 months

Germany

External Project Management LMS SuccessFactors Implementation

Accenture/VW AG

Knowledge transfer in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, advising on project processes
Project management, effort estimation, resource planning, tracking, quality, and budget
Know-how transfer in a complex environment to anticipate dependencies
Know-how transfer of design implementation
Know-how transfer in global rollout management
Knowledge transfer in HR project management – SAP and SuccessFactors: LMS
Up-skilling trainings in train-the-trainer formats
Key Skills: IT software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors and S/4 HANA), classical and agile project management, educational management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication, training design

Jun 2023 - Present

2 years 2 months

Germany

Senior SF Consultant Learning and Development

ENGIE

Consulting and project management for an SAP SF rollout of the Learning module at all German sites
Project and change management coordination and communication with the external provider and all relevant stakeholders
Independent analysis and optimization of relevant processes, interface management, consulting and point of contact for managers regarding the SAP SF rollout
Support in finalizing agreements with local works councils
Independent coordination of internal HR transformation processes
Key Skills: IT software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors), classical and agile project management, educational management, LMS in general, change management, communication

Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

4 months

Senior Consultant Digitalization

diconium/CONVIDIUS/CARIAD

Development and management of communication concept for Degreed + e-learning content providers
Proofreading all documents (emails, news sliders, visuals, FAQs, intranet, etc.)
Conducting and preparing office hours/info sessions for Degreed and e-learning content providers
Advising users on “suitable” learning content from e-learning content providers
Responding to technical and simple subject requests from the inbox
Operating Degreed (e.g. updating pop-ups, uploading course lists, etc.)
Briefing learning professionals in Degreed (e.g. guidelines for video uploads)
Regular interaction with and management of e-learning content providers
Managing back-end of e-learning content providers (mainly Udacity)
Creating and updating terms of use and cookie policies
Creating and updating training materials for using Degreed
Conducting trainings on using Degreed (once learning paths training starts)
Uploading and documenting academy materials in Degreed (e.g. Xchange Talks, PowerDays 1.0 materials)
Creating reports on usage of Degreed + e-learning content providers
Key Skills: IT software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors), classical and agile project management, educational management, LMS in general, change management, communication

Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

6 months

Germany

External Project Management LMS 360Learning Implementation, Application and Content

Krongaard

Advising on the LMS (capabilities, permission concept, status-quo analysis)
Advising on project processes
Project management, effort estimation, resource planning, tracking, quality, and budget
LMS content (analyzing existing learning materials and preparing them, effort estimation, and supporting departments in content creation)
LMS rollout strategy including support on communication strategy and change management strategy
Documenting and implementing knowledge transfer, train-the-trainer training for key users
Key Skills: IT software skills (especially 360Learning), classical and agile project management, educational management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication

Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

9 months

Germany

External Support in Tool Selection

GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)

Advising on selection and evaluation of authoring tools
Advising on status-quo analysis of existing IT infrastructure
Advising on training administration
Acting as sparring partner for departments
Acting as interface between HR and IT
Advising on documentation and implementation of knowledge transfer to the client's workforce
Key Skills: IT software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors and S/4 HANA), classical and agile project management, educational management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

10 months

Germany

External Project Management HR and IT Interface

Nord LB

Advising on implementation, management, and optimization of the LMS SuccessFactors learning and development platform
Advising on status-quo analysis of existing trainings
Advising on training administration
Acting as sparring partner for departments
Acting as interface between HR and IT
Test case generation
Quality and process management
Advising on documentation and implementation of knowledge transfer to the client's workforce
Key Skills: IT software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors), classical and agile project management, educational management, LMS in general, change management, communication

Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

4 months

Germany

External Project Management Training & Development - LMS and Authoring Tool

GELITA

Introducing the global LMS using EasyGenerator
Implementing and marketing the global e-learning strategy
Developing and creating e-learning
Designing, developing, and supporting e-learning creation
Methodical and didactic support for departments and subject academies
Managing subject academies and ensuring global standards
Training administration
Subject matter sparring partner for end users
Interface between HR, IT, and works council
Documentation and knowledge transfer to the existing workforce
Key Skills: IT software skills (especially LMS365 and EasyGenerator), classical and agile project management, educational management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication

May 2021 - Apr 2022

1 year

Germany

External Project Management Training & Development - LMS and HR/Talent Management Trainings Manager

exyte

Managing and optimizing the LMS SuccessFactors learning and development platform
Status-quo analysis of existing trainings (which are necessary, which are redundant)
Developing training designs/formats (communication and selection of external providers, advising and choosing formats e.g. blended learning, e-learning, in-person trainings)
Reviewing and improving training quality
Enhancing attractiveness of learning opportunities – including in global environments (learning culture)
Employee surveys
Key Skills: IT software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors and S/4 HANA), classical and agile project management, educational management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication

Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

6 months

Project Management

Designing and implementing augmented reality trainings for service areas
Business and target group analyses
Identifying action areas, interfaces, and relevant processes
Analyzing existing trainings, courses, and educational processes
Creating an individual e-learning roadmap
Designing individual, target-group-oriented online trainings (tending towards blended learning)
Implementing augmented reality trainings into current training and educational processes, including process optimization
Introducing e-learning and testing the LMS Totara
Developing a communication strategy for e-learning introduction
Ongoing implementation of a learning management system into existing IT infrastructure
Key Skills: agile project management, educational management, LMS, AR, change management, communication

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

3 months

Austria

Project Manager

Felbermayr Holding

Implementing a learning management system and designing blended-learning courses
Business and target group analyses
Needs assessment
Analyzing existing trainings, courses, and educational processes
Creating an individual digital e-learning roadmap
Designing individual, target-group-oriented online trainings (tending towards blended learning)
Implementing a learning management system into current IT infrastructure
Introducing e-learning
Training instructors in LMS and blended-learning
Developing a communication strategy for e-learning introduction
Key Skills: agile project management, educational management, LMS, AR, IT skills, change management, communication

Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

3 months

Germany

Project Manager

Rudolf Group

Designing e-learning pilot courses
Business and target group analyses
Needs assessment
Analyzing existing trainings, courses, and educational processes
Creating an individual e-learning roadmap
Designing individual, target-group-oriented online trainings (tending towards blended learning)
Key Skills: agile project management, educational management, LMS, AR, communication

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

6 months

Consulting

Supporting design of train-the-trainer sessions for an online education provider
Business and target group analyses
Identifying errors and knowledge gaps in design
Analyzing existing trainings, courses, and educational processes
Creating an individual e-learning roadmap
Designing individual, target-group-oriented online trainings (tending towards blended learning) and optimizing existing materials
Key Skills: agile project management, educational management, LMS, AR, change management, communication, e-learning authoring tools

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

6 months

Germany

Project Manager

TCI

Leading multiple teams in developing a comprehensive crisis management solution
Managing 4 teams in parallel (training & coaching, communication, IT digital workplace, and virtual teams)
Strategy development
Creating offerings, blog posts, social media posts, webinars
Designing trainings and marketing campaigns
Conducting internal trainings and workshops for teams
Key Skills: agile project management, change management, communication, crisis management, IT skills

Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

6 months

Project Manager

Introducing webinars
Analyzing current IT structure
Selecting suitable software
Implementing software, training instructors, and evaluating
Key Skills: IT skills, project management, educational management

May 2018 - Dec 2019

8 months

Project Manager

Transforming face-to-face presentations into a blended-learning teaching concept
Analyzing training content
Creating and designing a blended-learning concept
Developing content with e-learning media
Implementing a learning management system
Training instructors and creating evaluation
Key Skills: agile project management, change management, communication, IT skills, educational management, LMS, authoring tools, video tools

Jul 2017 - Dec 2020

2 years 6 months

Germany

Head of Training & Learning

BASF

Designing and introducing target-group-oriented IT trainings
Testing software and subsequent updates
Analyzing target group of existing training portfolio, LMS SuccessFactors, and forums
Designing and creating target-group-oriented IT trainings using various media
Change management for new software introduction and support during rollout
Developing communication strategy for new software rollout and support during rollout
Creating evaluation for software introduction and rollout
Key Skills: agile project management, change management, communication, crisis management, IT skills, educational management, LMS, authoring tools, video tools

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

3 years

Project Manager

Testing, implementing, and training for planning software
Testing different systems
Creating a requirements specification and analyzing the initial situation
Analyzing roles, responsibilities, and conditions
Negotiating with various stakeholders
Planning, managing, and controlling software implementation
Training software users
Ongoing monitoring and improvement of software
Key Skills: agile project management, change management, communication, IT skills, educational management

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014

3 years

Project Manager

Testing, implementing, and training for webinar software
Testing different systems
Creating a requirements specification and analyzing the initial situation
Analyzing roles, responsibilities, and conditions
Negotiating with various stakeholders
Planning, managing, and controlling software implementation
Training software users
Ongoing monitoring and improvement of software
Key Skills: agile project management, change management, communication, IT skills, educational management