Automotive Training Program Manager

V2X • Atlanta, GA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Technical Training Program Manager (PM) provides strategic leadership, operational planning, and financial management for programs ranging in size from $2M to $10M annually. The PM leads a team of functional leaders to achieve organizational goals and customer objectives in the delivery of technical training programs. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations, set program objectives and roadmaps, manage risks and budgets, evaluate processes for continuous improvement, and cultivate new business opportunities with existing and potential clients. As a key representative of the company, this position will interface extensively with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders at the executive level.

Requirements

• 7 – 10 years automotive technician experience in an automotive repair facility.
• 5 years delivering training or leadership presentations.
• Demonstrated experience in consultative selling, prospecting, and closing skills.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering blended learning programs and certifications; familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing employee performance, including remote workforce oversight.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in stakeholder collaboration, diplomacy, negotiation, and executive communication.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives end-to-end.
• Demonstrated experience cultivating new business.
• Regular travel to customer sites: Domestic 20% International 5%.
• High school diploma or GED
• BS/BA Business Management or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with diagnostic scan tools, oscilloscopes, data recorders, and recalibration tools.
• ASE or manufacturer technical certifications; experience with OEM training programs.

Responsibilities

• Define program vision, scope, objectives, and success criteria to align with customer stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams (learning technology, content development, delivery, operations, and training administration) to deliver operational plans and program roadmaps through implementation.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and transparent communication across leadership and partner teams; run regular program governance (steering committees, executive updates).
• Lead, direct, and develop a geographically dispersed team of project managers and front-line leaders including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and professional development planning.
• Set clear expectations, provide strategic coaching, actionable feedback, and conduct performance reviews to build capability and succession planning.
• Measure training effectiveness and business outcomes (time-to-competency, certification pass rates, first-time fix rate, warranty spend, customer satisfaction) and iterate programs based on data.
• Utilize earned value management techniques for measuring project performance and progress.
• Manage program risks and opportunities.
• Full P&L responsibilities for assigned programs.
• Source and qualify new leads through outbound prospecting, networking, tradeshow events, referrals and partnerships.
• Develop and deliver presentations on training solution strategies, product and service capabilities, and new learning technologies for existing and potential clients.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, competitive landscape and product-market fit.
• Collaborate with and support business development and marketing teams in key pursuits.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.

Benefits

• equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities
• fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace
• fairness, respect, and dignity
• strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills
• leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace
• best serve our clients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED