Specialist, Global Training

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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The Global Training Specialist is responsible for managing a major portion of a global training program and/or meeting independently, typically doing this across multiple programs/meetings at a time. The Specialist, Global Training’s responsibilities will grow with experience over time; they are responsible for learning and mastering multiple skill sets required to execute a training program/meeting. The position requires significant domestic/international travel across all regions (averaging one week per month) for on-site program/meeting execution.

• In conjunction with leadership, learn the major portions of a global training program/meeting; the three main requirements are curriculum management, hotel/virtual platform/vendor logistics and relationships, and attendee communication/management
• When ready, take the lead on and manage one major portion of a global training program/meeting independently (curriculum management, hotel/virtual platform/vendor relationship, attendee communication/management)
• As the Specialist’s experience grows and they gain expertise in each event-logistic responsibility as mentioned above, they will start to independently own each portion for individual programs/meetings. Typically, they will be required to run multiple portions across two programs/meetings at a time.
• Actively contribute to initiatives and projects led by the global training leadership team
• Maintain accurate participant and trainer databases for global training sessions
• Create, assemble and distribute training program/meeting participant and trainer information
• Work with Project Leaders to prepare curriculum for training sessions by coordinating the curriculum manufacturing process including: copying, collating, and shipping to program/meeting location; organizing training/meeting materials into files and folders on network drives/cloud/MS Teams
• Act as first line of negotiation with facilities and vendors (hotels, restaurants, transportation, etc.) with guidance from the program/meeting team with limited supervision
• Support feedback process and help run the feedback system by updating and producing reports, pulling scores and comments, and helping Project Leads organize data for recommended improvements
• Assist with the management of global training budgets, including monitoring and mitigating third party costs, reconciling program costs against budget, and monitoring cost savings documentation
• Interface regularly with professional staff and management at most levels of the firm
• Perform additional projects and other related duties as assigned or as responsibilities dictate

ABOUT YOU:

• BA/BS degree
• Minimum of one year professional experience, preferably in a professional services firm
• Strong interpersonal, communication, project management, organizational and analytical skills
• Flexible work style to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and manage changes
• Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to interact with senior Bain management
• Ability to work flexible hours (as sessions can run early in the morning or late at night) and to travel
• Computer proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

Applicant must have received, or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and be fully vaccinated (established 2 weeks following final dose) by date of employment with Bain & Company to be considered for U.S. based job subject to required accommodation process.

ABOUT US:

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 63 offices in 38 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 2% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.