Training & Enablement Lead

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Training & Enablement Lead plays a critical role in the successful implementation and adoption of SAP S/4HANA across the organization. This role ensures business readiness through active participation in system testing, process validation, and delivery of end-user enablement. This role will transform technical documentation into clear, user-friendly training materials and deliver engaging remote training sessions to business users.

The ideal candidate combines SAP functional understanding, instructional design, strong communication skills, a deep understanding of plant operations and existing knowledge of Astemo’s Global Template design.

The role serves as a key bridge between business users, functional teams, and the project team—translating system functionality into practical, user-friendly learning and ensuring employees are prepared to operate effectively at go-live.

Key Responsibilities

Program Enablement & Stakeholder Alignment

• Support execution of the enablement strategy aligned with SAP Activate phases
• Provide input on business impacts & readiness risks
• Leverage prior SAP rollout experience to guide adoption approach

Process Validation, Testing & Data Readiness

• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate end-to-end business processes
• Support data validation activities during mock data loads and migration cycles
• Identify process gaps during Explore phases including usability issues and downstream training impacts
• Support role mapping to align SAP roles with plant-specific roles

Training Content Development

• Translate technical and process documentation into user-friendly learning materials, including:
• Job aids and Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)
• Step-by-step work instructions
• Instructor-led training materials
• Develop short-form, task-based learning content (e.g., videos, walkthroughs)
• Align all materials to business roles (buyer, planner, etc.) and real-life scenarios
• Maintain and update training content as processes evolve

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Deliver engaging, instructor-led remote training sessions
• Facilitate role-based training across functional workstreams (e.g., Finance, Sales, Procurement, etc.)
• Lead interactive sessions including demonstrations, Q&A, and hands-on exercises
• Adapt delivery style to diverse audiences who prefer various learning styles and with varying levels of experience

Collaboration & Governance

• Partner closely with functional SMEs, OCM/change management, and PMO teams

• Validate training content accuracy and completeness with business stakeholders

Go-Live & Hypercare Support

• Provide support during go-live through floorwalking and user assistance
• Address end-user questions and reinforce correct system usage
• Escalate issues and support rapid resolution during hypercare

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ERP training or enablement
• Hands-on experience with SAP modules (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC, or similar)
• Proven ability to create training materials from technical documentation
• Experience delivering remote/virtual training sessions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with tools such as:
  • Microsoft PowerPoint, Word
  • Screen recording/video tools (e.g., Camtasia)
  • Learning platforms or content tools (e.g., SAP Enable Now, WalkMe)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in S/4HANA and Astemo Global Template
• Background in instructional design or adult learning principles
• Familiarity with tools like SAP Signavio or test tools (e.g., Tosca)
• Experience supporting UAT and go-live phases
• Industry experience (e.g., manufacturing, automotive)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Ability to translate complexity into simplicity
• Strong facilitation and engagement skills in a virtual environment
• Attention to detail and process accuracy
• Self-motivation and comfortable working remotely
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and collaboration

Success Measures

• End-user readiness and adoption levels
• Training satisfaction scores
• Reduction in post-go-live support issues
• Quality and usability of training materials

Work Environment

• Fully remote, with occasional travel
• Flexible hours aligned with business users across time zones
• May require increased availability during go-live and hypercare

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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