Training & Development Specialist - Power BI

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Job description

Passionate about the video game industry?! We are seeking a Development Specialist with Power BI experience required, to support our client in Redmond, WA in their Game Testing Department. Candidates must be local and able to commute to work onsite in Redmond.

The Development Specialist will create and facilitate upskilling training classes and material for department staff to use in training.

Job Duties:

• Perform all job responsibilities with strict adherence to departmental and company policies and procedures.

• Actively engage in open communication, creative thinking, and teamwork when completing daily tasks.

• Partner with stakeholders and SMEs to design and maintain effective training materials utilizing a variety of media.

• Manage daily tasks in accordance with team priority.

• Maintain current understanding of trends and research in the training and development industry.

• Coordinate and deliver various forms of training for department staff, both in-person and virtually.

• Leverage multiple methods (i.e. surveys, interviews, focus groups, communication with department staff, etc.) to gather data on training and development programs.

• Assist with associate performance assessments and tasks, as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Leadership to meet departmental & business needs.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience with PowerBI for data visualization

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and to develop and maintain strong business partner relationships.

• Leading Without Authority and instead building relationships.

• Excellent skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

• Robust knowledge and understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette.

• Demonstrated excellence in written, verbal communication, and presentation/facilitation.

• Detail-oriented with solid decision-making abilities.

• Two years of related experience creating and facilitating training programs.

• Experience in at least one of the following areas, or willingness to learn:

• Ad-hoc/Exploratory Testing

• Nintendo Platform Guidelines Testing

• Text-based Testing Leadership

• Software Project Leadership

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Training and Development, Psychology, and/or equivalent experience.

• Passport may be needed.

Schedule: Standard core hours (Monday-Friday)

Contract: 11 months (required two month break and potential for renewal C2C)

Skills: training program design, instructional design, project management, training development, continuous improvement, process optimization, PDCA, Action Mapping, value stream mapping, PowerBI

About Aston Carter:

At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call or email for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.