Training Manager

Vestas • Brighton, CO

3d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Training Manager develops the training tactical plan and works directly with stakeholders to identify requirements and translate them into training programs that support business needs. The role directly supervises a team responsible for delivering, planning, scheduling, and developing employee training to improve performance. It also includes administrative activities such as database management and preparing reports and presentations for leadership teams.

The manager oversees training plans, program design, compliance training, training effectiveness, and continuous improvement. The role works with business stakeholders, People & Culture, regional and global training teams, employees’ supervisors, consultants, and trainers. The employee must be able to work different shifts as needed to support training requirements.

The position is based in an open office or classroom setting with usually moderate noise. Duties involve regular sitting and use of hands and fingers, reaching, and talking or hearing; occasional walking; and standing for extended periods. The role requires close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, education, adult learning, organizational development, or an equivalent discipline.
• Five years of previous training or training-coordination experience in curriculum design, development, and delivery.
• One to three years of experience leading or supervising a team.
• Knowledge of adult education techniques and philosophies.
• High-level written English skills and the ability to create training programs, instructions, and manuals at an appropriate level.
• Ability to present information effectively to large classes, individuals, and small groups, including employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook; proficiency in Windows and SAP is also specified.
• Ability to lead and deliver training material individually or in classroom settings.
• Ability to manage a team and effectively lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish targets and translate them into actionable departmental plans.
• Ability to interact frequently with others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to respectfully challenge colleagues and consultants across demographics.
• Creativity in developing engaging and effective training materials.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks and projects by stated deadlines.
• Data-driven approach to measuring and achieving operational excellence.
• Ability to solve practical problems and work with concrete variables where standardization is limited, and to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to work different shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with management and key business stakeholders to determine training needs.
• Work with managers and People & Culture on high-performance teams through progression development strategy.
• Develop training plans aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with regional and global training teams to deliver corporate training initiatives.
• Manage training department staff, including employee performance.
• Oversee the design of training programs and schedules based on identified training needs, production processes, business systems, or changes in products, procedures, or processes.
• Oversee and report on annual compliance training programs.
• Manage research into new training technologies and incorporate innovative techniques into programs.
• Develop a training effectiveness program to monitor program success.
• Use a continuous improvement approach to evolve training programs for competitiveness.
• Coordinate on-the-job training with new employees’ supervisors or managers.
• Lead research, selection, and management of outside consultants and trainers for specific topics.
• Maintain training attendance records in compliance with company standards.
• Evaluate training effectiveness according to company guidelines.
• Keep training programs interactive and based on adult learning theory.
• Work different shifts as needed to support training requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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