PMO Training Development & Certification Manager

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Lake Mary, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., in Lake Mary, Florida, is looking for a Manager, PMO Training, Development & Certification. At Mitsubishi Power, we’re not just building better clean energy technologies; we’re architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world’s energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to – making net zero a reality. The Manager, PMO Training, Development & Certification is responsible for leading the development, implementation, governance, and continuous improvement of the NGS Training, Certification, and Development Program for each role within the NGS Project Execution Department. This role provides functional leadership over the PMO training and certification framework, including curriculum development, certification standards, competency progression, training content, program administration, and performance reporting. The Manager will lead direct reports responsible for supporting training development, certification administration, onboarding coordination, documentation, reporting, and ongoing program execution. This position partners closely with Project Operations, HR, and other internal stakeholders to ensure the program supports the development of Deputy Project Managers, Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Principal Project Managers across Power Generation. This position reports to the Director, PMO (NGS) within the Project Operations Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, Technical Training, Organizational Development, or a related field from a four-year college or university; and at least seven years of related experience in project management, technical training, program governance, project execution, construction, commissioning, or power generation.
Prior people-leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience is required.
Experience developing training programs, certification frameworks, technical documentation, competency models, or project management learning paths is strongly preferred.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Proficient in MS Office; familiar with SAP, project scheduling Knowledge of computer-aided design, database, project management, spreadsheet and word processing software, electronic mail, graphics, technical diagrams, flow charts, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing training programs, certification frameworks, technical documentation, competency models, or project management learning paths is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates our core competencies: Action oriented, change champion, customer-focused, developing self & others, and ownership.
Champion Mitsubishi Power’s core values by embedding them in all training and development activities. Set the tone, lead by example, and establish expectations that promote safe project outcomes as a foundational priority for all Project Teams.
Lead, coach, develop, and manage direct reports responsible for PMO training, certification, documentation, reporting, and program administration activities.
Establish clear expectations, priorities, performance goals, and development plans for assigned staff.
Provide regular feedback, conduct performance discussions, support career development, and ensure team members have the tools and guidance needed to execute assigned responsibilities.
Assign and prioritize work across the team to support training development, certification execution, onboarding needs, stakeholder requests, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Build team capability and accountability to ensure consistent delivery of training materials, certification processes, reporting, and governance expectations.
Serve as the functional owner for PMO training and certification governance, ensuring program standards are consistently applied across the Project Manager pipeline.
Develop, publish, and maintain a Standardized Training and Certification Program (STCP) based on project management best practices. This process must align with Mitsubishi Power’s strategic goals and comply with ISO 9001 certification requirements. The STCP should ensure all individuals in the Project Manager pipeline—Deputy Project Managers (DPMs), Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Principal Project Managers—acquire the critical skills required for their roles, in close collaboration with the Project Operations team.
Partner with internal stakeholders to assess skill gaps, utilize technical competency frameworks, and ensure alignment between training content and real-world project requirements.
Create and maintain course materials, learning paths, certification assessments, and supporting documentation tailored to various levels of project management maturity (entry-level to advanced).
Work closely with HR to ensure seamless integration and delivery of training modules, certifications, progress tracking, and reporting.
Collect feedback, assess learning outcomes, and analyze performance metrics to continuously improve program effectiveness, engagement, and impact.
Develop and enforce certification criteria, re-certification requirements, and governance protocols to ensure credibility and consistency across the certification process.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on program status, participation rates, competency progression, and return on training investment.
Perform other such duties as may be required.
Comply with all EHS policies and procedures, including reporting of unsafe activities to EHS & HR.
Communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels.
Always maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for the benefit of 3rd parties.
Work in the global environment to maintain and update standards and latest practices.
Maintain a valid passport and driver’s license.