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Kai (Karin) Baum

External Project Lead for LMS SuccessFactors Implementation

Kai Baum
Neustadt, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
2 months

External Project Lead for LMS SuccessFactors Implementation

Accenture/VW AG

  • Knowledge transfer in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central, consulting on project processes
  • Project management, effort estimation, resource planning, tracking, quality, and budget
  • Knowledge transfer in a complex environment to anticipate dependencies
  • Knowledge transfer on design implementation
  • Knowledge transfer in global rollout management
  • Knowledge transfer in HR project management – SAP and SuccessFactors: LMS
  • Up-skilling training in the form of train-the-trainer concepts
  • IT/software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors and S/4 HANA), classical and agile project management, learning management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication, training design
Jun 2023 - Present
2 years 8 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 locations
  • Project and change management coordination and communication with the external service 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 concluding agreements with local works councils
  • Independent coordination of internal HR transformation processes
  • IT/software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors), classical and agile project management, learning 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 and e-learning content providers
  • Proofreading of all documents (email, news slider, visuals, FAQs, intranet, etc.)
  • Conducting and preparing consultations / info sessions for Degreed and e-learning content providers
  • Advising users on appropriate learning content from e-learning content providers
  • Responding to subject-specific and basic technical inquiries 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 exchange with and management of e-learning content providers
  • Managing the 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 training sessions on using Degreed
  • Uploading and documenting academy materials in Degreed
  • Creating reports on the use of Degreed and e-learning content providers
  • IT/software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors), classical and agile project management, learning management, LMS in general, change management, communication
Sep 2022 - Feb 2023
6 months

External Project Lead for LMS 360Learning Implementation, Use, 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 (analysis and preparation of existing learning materials, effort estimation, and support for the respective departments in content creation)
  • LMS roll-out strategy, including support for communication and change management strategies
  • Documentation and implementation of knowledge transfer, train-the-trainer training for key users
  • IT/software skills (especially 360Learning), classical and agile project management, learning management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication
Jul 2022 - Mar 2023
9 months
Germany

External support and assistance in tool selection

GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation)

  • Advising on the selection and evaluation of authoring tools
  • Advising on a status quo analysis of the existing IT infrastructure
  • Advising on training administration
  • Acting as a sparring partner for specialist departments
  • Acting as an interface between HR and IT
  • Advising on the documentation and implementation of knowledge transfer to the client's existing workforce
  • IT/software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors and S/4 HANA), classical and agile project management, learning management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication
Jun 2022 - Mar 2023
10 months
Germany

External Project Lead HR and IT Interface

Nord LB

  • Consulting on the implementation, management and optimization of the Learning and Development platform (LMS) SuccessFactors
  • Advising on status quo analysis of existing training courses
  • Consulting on training administration
  • Acting as a sparring partner for departments
  • Serving as an interface between HR and IT
  • Test case creation
  • Quality and process management
  • Advising on documentation and implementing knowledge transfer to the client's existing workforce
  • IT software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors), traditional and agile project management, educational management, LMS in general, change management, communication
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
4 months
Germany

External Project Lead Training & Development - LMS and Authoring Tool

GELITA

  • Introducing the global LMS using EasyGenerator
  • Implementing and marketing the global e-learning strategy
  • Developing and producing e-learning
  • Designing, developing and supporting the creation of e-learning courses
  • Methodical and didactic support for departments and in-house academies
  • Managing academies and ensuring adherence to global standards
  • Training administration
  • Subject-matter sparring partner for end users
  • Acting as an interface between HR, IT and works council
  • Documenting and transferring knowledge to the existing workforce
  • IT software skills (especially LMS365 and EasyGenerator), traditional and agile project management, educational management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication
May 2021 - Apr 2022
1 year
Germany

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

exyte

  • Managing and optimizing the Learning and Development platform (LMS) SuccessFactors
  • Conducting a status quo analysis of existing training courses
  • Developing training designs and formats (coordination and selection of external providers, advising and choosing training formats, e.g. blended learning, e-learning, classroom training, etc.)
  • Reviewing and improving training quality
  • Increasing the attractiveness of learning opportunities, including in a global context
  • Employee survey
  • IT software skills (especially SAP SuccessFactors and S/4 HANA), traditional and agile project management, educational management, LMS and authoring tools in general, change management, communication
Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
3 months
Austria

Implementation of a Learning Management System and Design of Blended-Learning Courses

Felbermayr Holding

  • Business and target group analyses
  • Determining requirements
  • Analysis of existing training, courses and educational processes
  • Creating an individual digital e-learning roadmap
  • Designing custom, target group-oriented online training (with a tendency toward blended learning)
  • Implementing a Learning Management System into the current IT infrastructure
  • Introducing e-learning
  • Training instructors in LMS and blended-learning
  • Developing a communication strategy for e-learning rollout
  • Agile project management, educational management, LMS, AR, IT knowledge, change management, communication
Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
3 months

Design of eLearning Pilot Courses

Rudolf Group

  • Business and target group analyses
  • Determining requirements
  • Analysis of existing training, courses and educational processes
  • Creating an individual e-learning roadmap
  • Designing custom, target group-oriented online training (with a tendency toward blended learning)
  • Agile project management, educational management, LMS, AR, communication
Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
6 months

Design and Implementation of Augmented Reality Trainings for the Service Area

  • Business and target audience analyses
  • Identification of action areas, interfaces, and relevant processes
  • Analysis of existing training, courses, and learning processes
  • Creation of a customized eLearning roadmap
  • Conceptualization of customized, audience-oriented online trainings (leaning towards blended learning)
  • Implementation of augmented reality trainings into existing training and learning processes, including process optimization
  • Introduction of eLearning and testing of the Totara LMS
  • Development of a communication strategy for eLearning rollout
  • Ongoing implementation of a learning management system into the existing IT infrastructure
  • Agile project management, learning management, LMS, AR, change management, communication
Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
6 months

Support in conceptualizing Train-the-Trainer sessions for an online education provider

  • Business and target audience analyses
  • Identification of errors and content gaps during design
  • Analysis of existing training, courses, and learning processes
  • Creation of a customized eLearning roadmap
  • Conceptualization of customized, audience-oriented online trainings (leaning towards blended learning) and optimization of existing materials
  • Agile project management, learning management, LMS, AR, change management, communication, eLearning authoring tools
Jul 2020 - Dec 2020
6 months

Project lead for multiple teams in developing a holistic crisis management

TCI

  • Leading 4 teams in parallel (training & coaching, communications, IT digital workplace, and virtual teams)
  • Strategy development
  • Creation of offerings, blog posts, social media posts, and webinars
  • Conceptualization of trainings and marketing campaigns
  • Internal training sessions and workshops for the teams
  • Agile project management, change management, communication, crisis management, IT skills
Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
6 months

Introduction of webinars

  • Analysis of the current IT structure
  • Selection of suitable software
  • Implementation of software, instructor training, and evaluation
  • IT skills, project management, learning management
May 2018 - Dec 2018
8 months

Transformation of face-to-face lectures into a blended learning teaching concept

  • Analysis of training content
  • Creation and conceptualization of a blended learning concept
  • Creation of content using eLearning media
  • Implementation of a learning management system
  • Training of instructors and creation of evaluations
  • Agile project management, change management, communication, IT skills, learning management, LMS, authoring tools, video tools
Jul 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 6 months
Germany

Head of Training & Learning

BASF

  • Testing software and its updates
  • Analyzing the audience for the existing training portfolio, LMS SuccessFactors, and forums
  • Designing and creating IT trainings tailored to the audience using various media
  • Change management for new software implementation and support during the rollout
  • Developing a communication strategy for new software implementation and support during the rollout
  • Creating the evaluation for the software launch and rollout
  • Agile project management, change management, communication, crisis management, IT skills, educational management, LMS, authoring tools, video tools
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
3 years

Testing, Implementation, and Training for Planning Software

  • Testing various systems
  • Creating a requirements specification and analyzing the current situation
  • Analyzing roles, responsibilities, and conditions
  • Negotiating with different stakeholders
  • Planning, managing, and controlling software implementation
  • Training software users
  • Long-term monitoring and improvement of the software
  • Agile project management, change management, communication, IT skills, educational management
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
3 years

Testing, Implementation, and Training for Webinar Software

  • Testing various systems
  • Creating a requirements specification and analyzing the current situation
  • Analyzing roles, responsibilities, and conditions
  • Negotiating with different stakeholders
  • Planning, managing, and controlling software implementation
  • Training software users
  • Long-term monitoring and improvement of the software
  • Agile project management, change management, communication, IT skills, educational management

Summary

  • Experienced agile project and learning manager with concept development and implementation experience

  • Extensive experience in training, coaching, change management, and communication

  • Extensive experience in supporting and carrying out transformation processes

  • Over 15 years of experience in project management as well as managing learning projects

  • Many years of leadership and personnel management experience

  • Designing and conducting training in the field of digital learning (especially in blended learning arrangements)

  • Extensive project expertise

  • Consulting experience in industry, SMEs, educational/continuing education institutions, and universities/colleges

  • Senior Consultant

Skills

Consulting Focus Areas

  • Agile Project And Learning (Training) Management In Hr And It For (Learning) Software Implementations In The Service, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, And Higher Education/university Sectors Using Agile Methods
  • Change Management And Communication
  • Development Of Digital Learning Strategies (Including Lms Structures) As Well As Sales And Marketing Strategies With Augmented Reality (In Cooperation With Partners)
  • Hrm And People Management As Well As Increasing Learner Motivation

Industries

  • Service Sector
  • Consulting
  • Chemicals / Textile Chemicals
  • Construction Sector (Construction Machinery)
  • (Special) Mechanical Engineering
  • Public Education Sector
  • Building Technology And Plant Engineering
  • Food Industry
  • Banking

Methods And Tools

  • Agile Project Management, Safe 5
  • Scrum
  • Motivation Training
  • Systemic Learning Support Coach
  • Training Of Trainers

Technologies And Standard Applications

  • Lms: Sap Successfactors, Moodle, Openolat, Ilias, Cornerstone, Lms365, 360learning
  • Software: Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Teams)
  • Jira And Confluence
  • Project Management Software: Ms Project
  • Spss
  • Articulate Rise
  • Adobe Connect
  • Powtoon
  • Easygenerator
  • Ispring
  • Canva
  • Adobe Captivate
  • Camtasia

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

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Certified Marketing Specialist · Marketing

University of Applied Management

International Master of Educational Management · Educational Management · Munich, Germany

University of Applied Management

Diploma in Business Psychology · Business Psychology · Munich, Germany

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