Director, Training & Technology

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research • Danville, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Training & Technology provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for ATDM’s technical training programs. The role leads multidisciplinary teams across CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, Welding, Nondestructive Testing (NDT), and Quality Control, supporting instructional excellence, operational efficiency, and workforce readiness outcomes. This onsite position is based in Danville, Virginia, and requires eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export-controlled data, including meeting applicable federal requirements such as U.S. person status where required.

The Director oversees training delivery, staffing, scheduling, resources, performance metrics, continuous improvement, and capital equipment planning. The role develops and mentors team members, fosters collaboration across ATDM operations, and represents the program with government, industry, educational, and workforce development partners. Success includes increasing training capacity, ensuring consistent instructional quality, advancing data-informed workforce development, and supporting program growth while maintaining safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Education, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in technical training, manufacturing operations, workforce development, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience leading managers, supervisors, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and workforce development programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex operations and multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export-controlled data, including meeting applicable federal requirements such as U.S. person status where required.
• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
• Ability to move between offices, classrooms, labs, and manufacturing training environments.
• Ability to occasionally perform light physical work.
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in defense manufacturing, defense workforce development, or Department of Defense-supported initiatives.
• Experience leading large-scale training, educational, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Familiarity with industry-recognized standards and certifications such as ISO, NIMS, AWS, and ASNT.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Experience overseeing capital equipment investments and technology implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for ATDM’s technical training functions and instructional operations.
• Lead and support Technical Specialists and Shift Managers across multiple advanced manufacturing disciplines.
• Oversee day-to-day training delivery to ensure alignment with program objectives, safety standards, and student success outcomes.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple training shifts.
• Monitor and improve performance metrics, including student throughput, lab readiness, safety compliance, and instructional effectiveness.
• Collaborate with ATDM leadership to evaluate program performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive standardization and consistency across instructional teams, curricula, and training delivery methods.
• Oversee capital equipment planning, procurement, utilization, and maintenance.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across ATDM operational areas.
• Develop and mentor team members and build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Represent ATDM with government, industry, educational, and workforce development partners.
• Support operational efficiency, training capacity, instructional quality, workforce readiness, and ongoing program growth while maintaining safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match.
• Vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year.
• Paid holidays, including a two-week paid winter break.
• Medical coverage through Anthem PPO and HSA health plans.
• Dental options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director