Technical Trainer

Smartsheet is a tech company with a human story to tell. We’re here to empower teams to manage projects, automate workflows, and rapidly build new secure solutions, using simple no-code tools. We’re revolutionaries – so for us changing the way the world works is all in a day’s work.

Smartsheet is looking for an enthusiastic Technical Trainer who is responsible for developing, preparing, delivering, and evaluating technical training curricula and programs for our Customer Excellence Teams.  This role outlines and coordinates documentation and materials to be used in programs, designs exercises to enhance lectures, and conducts classes with hands-on exercises.  This role also develops, maintains, and improves exams and quizzes utilized in all training courses. You will develop technical training programs and help others develop skills that will make them better professionals and customer advocates. 

Technical trainers must be extremely knowledgeable in their field of expertise and possess solid technical aptitude. Additionally, we expect you to be an excellent communicator, able to explain complex subjects clearly and interestingly and to contribute to developing people’s technical skills to meet organizational needs.

This role will report directly to the Manager, CE Learning

You will: 

• Devising technical training programs according to organizational requirements
• Producing training schedules and classroom agenda
• Determining course content according to objectives
• Building ad-hoc training materials to ensure the learner has the tools to be successful
• Delivering technical training to Smartsheet’s technical customer-facing teams
• Attending product release training, testing new product functionality, and staying up-to-date on product enhancements and releases
• Creating/delivering technical training materials for new products, product releases, and feature updates.
• Execute training sessions, webinars, workshops, etc., in groups or individually.
• Arrange for and conduct on-site training when needed
• Keep and report data on completed courses, absences, issues, etc.
• Observe and evaluate the results of training programs
• Determine the overall effectiveness of programs and make improvements
• Assess training needs and certification requirements for various levels of technical resources.

You Have 

• Proven experience as a technical trainer
• Knowledge of modern training techniques and tools in technical subjects
• Experience in designing technical course content
• Ability to address training needs with complete courses
• Outstanding communication skills and comfortable speaking to crowds
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Degree in a relevant technical field
• Experience using Articulate 360 and/or Vyond is a strong asset
• Strong working knowledge of Smartsheet is preferred but not required (Smartsheet product certification is a plus)
• Certified Technical Training credential (CTT), ATD Adult Learning Certificate, or equivalent
• Project and process management skills.  PMP is an added benefit.

Perks and Benefits

• Fully paid Health & Life insurance for full-time employees and family members
• Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
• Asociacion Solidarista with employee and employer contributions as well as potential alliances with entities such as universities, gyms, etc.
• 12 days paid Vacation + Flexible Time Away Program
• 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
• 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
• Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership and your own personal Smartsheet account
• Teleworking options from any registered location in Costa Rica (role specific)

Get to Know Us:

At Smartsheet, we’ve created a place where everyone is welcome — people from all over the world, all backgrounds, all ages, all colors, and all beliefs working side by side. Here, everyone can make a difference and empower others to do the same. You’re encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we empower everyone, everywhere to change the way the world works—join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, and Bulgaria. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

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